Cemetery and Funerary Monument Repair Workshop with Jonathan Appell
March 30 - April 2, 2017 |
This workshop event will introduce students to the various aspects of gravestone and cemetery monument preservation. The majority of commonly encountered problems with memorials, which are both historic as well as modern, will be over viewed,
discussed. Repair, cleaning and numerous other conservation treatments will be
demonstrated and conducted as an interactive group experience. Workshop will be
taught by a professional masonry conservation specialist with expertise in
gravestone, monument, sculpture and historic masonry preservation. Trained in
engineering, violin and cabinet making, sculpture and stone carving, Jon Appell
has worked in fields related to historic masonry for over 25 years.
Cost $75 (includes $25 materials fee) Workshop held Thursday, March 29, 6-8PM; Friday, March 31, 9-6PM; Sat., April 1, 9AM-6PM; and Sun., April 2, 9AM-6PM.
For more information contact
Benjamin Currran the Department Head of the Historic Preservation Program and the Director of the Center for Traditional Craft at bcurran@savannahtech or go to
http://www.savannahtech.edu/academics/all-programs/historic-preservation/historic-homeowners-academy
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Website:
www.savannahtech.edu/academics/all-programs/historic-preservation/historic-homeowners-academy/ |
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| Location Information |
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Laurel Grove Cemetery |
2101 Kollock St, Savannah, GA 31415
Savannah, GA 31419 |
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| Contact Information |
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Benjamin R. Curran |
| Email:
bcurran@savannahtech.edu |
| Phone:
912-443-5864 |
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