Apr
18
Harden House Update
April 18, 2013 | Comments Off
Historic preservation students have worked in the historic Harden House for the past eight quarters. Approximately 100 students have participated in numerous hands-on projects ranging from demolition to design, paint analysis, decorative painting and faux-finishing, decorative plaster cleaning and restoration, wood window restoration and general painting and construction. As a collaboration between the Harden House [...]
Feb
26
Window Restoration Workshop
February 26, 2013 | Comments Off
Under the direction of Professors Jim Abraham and Justin Gunther, SPA assisted in the facilitation of a hands-on workshop to provide student with an opportunity to develop skills in restoring historic double-hung windows. The workshop consisted of two parts; the first session focusing on repairing sash mechanics, and the second session addressing techniques of reglazing. [...]