Gravestone Preservation and Conservation Workshop led by Jonathan Appell www.gravestonepreservation.info  or www.gravestoneconservation.com

Sponsored by Epworth United Methodist Church, Palmyra NJ

Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10

Topics to be covered will include:

• Basic geology relating to gravestones and monuments
• Typical gravestone and monument styles and common problems associated with them
• How to clean marble, brownstone, granite and masory
• Raising, re-leveling and re-setting gravestones
• How to repair fallen gravestones
• Repairing fractured gravestones and monuments
• Stone Epoxies, pros and cons and proper mixing and application
• Mortars, a brief historic overview, lime & NHL mortars, problems with Portland cement
• Infilling, creating mortars, color matching and application
• and more

Workshop Logistics:

• Each attendant will receive a folder of printed materials
• The workshop will be a hands on, interactive event. All who attend are welcome to help perform the work, photograph, or just watch.
• You are welcome to tape, photograph or video the workshop as desired for your personal or non-profit group applications.
• The Saturday workshop is open to all interested parties, the Sunday workshop is limited to 12 attendees to allow more hands on opportunities
• Pre-registration is highly advised. Registration will be allowed the day of the event depending on available space.
• All tools and materials are provided, including disposable and work gloves.

We look forward to seeing you there!