Winter Term Begins Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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10WHP27 Understanding and Preserving Religious Architecture
(CONS/AH/H) 2 CEUs. Many of New Jersey’s religious buildings are either in immediate need of historic restoration or are being adapted for other uses. It is important that preservationists working on this type of project become familiar with the architectural language, guidelines and history of the religious denomination for which the space was built. In this course, students are introduced to some of the liturgical principals of various religious denominations and the impact of those principles on the way their places of worship were originally designed and constructed. Students will also develop a basic understanding of American religious art and architecture and its vocabulary. Topics to be discussed include the adaptive reuse of religious spaces and culturally appropriate restorations and renovations. This course includes two field trips to local houses of worship.
Instructor: Troy Simmons
Date: Wednesdays, January 13 – March 17
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Cost: $450
10WHP02 American Architectural History
(AH/H) 2 CEUs. An introduction to buildings, landscapes and other built artifacts constructed between 1608 and the present. This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach to material culture drawing upon art history, social history, cultural studies and the development of building technology. Special attention is paid to examples of urban and rural building types from New Jersey and the Delaware and Hudson Valley regions.
Required for the certificate.
Instructor: Edmund Meade
Date: Thursdays, January 14 – March 18
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Cost: $450
NEW FORMAT! 10WHP30 GIS for Preservationists: Mapping History
(T&P) 1 CEUs. Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, provide new and innovative opportunities for cultural resource professionals and advocates to satisfy a critical need: accurate locational information. Mapping has always been an integral part of any cultural resource identification effort, but in our information hungry environment, maps and data that can be easily distributed and integrated with other information are vital to ensuring adequate consideration of cultural resources in many planning processes. This course will provide you with an overview of the concepts behind GIS—both as a computerized mapping and location identification tool and as a data gathering and analysis vehicle—and highlight current trends in GIS software, hardware and uses for planning and preservation in an introductory lecture. Hands-on training using historic maps to discover information about historic sites as well as preparing a professional map for submission with freely available tools and data sources will be the focus of the Saturday session. The follow up session will focus on individual participant questions and additional time to master skills learned during the training session.
Instructor: Janel A. Bisacquino
Date/Time: Monday, February 22, 7 – 9:30 p.m., Saturday, February 27, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday, March 1, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $225
NEW! 10WHP29 Understanding Old-House Deterioration
(CONS) 1 CEUs. While historic houses can take a hit from conditions inherent to the structure, such as location or design, most often they succumb to extrinsic forces—the natural chemical, biological, and physical processes ever-present in the environment that subtly attack the structure and lead to deterioration. This workshop will examine the most common of these agents—including water, ultraviolet light, and wood-eating organisms—and the ways they operate, alone and together, to break down wood, metal, and masonry. Attendees will explore basic methods and techniques for identifying signs of problems and their change over time, as tools for assessing the general condition of a structure and formulating future work, such as a maintenance program or restoration plan.
Instructor: Gordon Bock
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 16, 7 – 9 p.m., Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, 7 – 9 p.m.
Cost: $225
*Gordon Bock wrote an article for the fall issue of Old House Journal. To view the article, click here: Radiators in the Rough.
10WHPW27 The Basics of Plaster
(CONS) .6 CEUs. A one day seminar focusing on the composition and use of plaster. The seminar will cover the historical uses of plaster; plaster components; substrates; interior, exterior, and specialized plasters; modern plaster products; and specifications for plaster/plastering. The classroom presentation will be followed by a demonstration of plaster mixing and molding and a chance for attendees to work with various plaster products.
Instructor: Diane Kaese
Date: Saturday, January 23
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $115
NEW! 10WHPW47 The Greening of Historic Properties
(T&P) .6 CEUs. This workshop is designed for anyone interested in exploring how the “green” movement in building design, construction and renovation can be integrated with historic or older properties. This move towards the greening of historic properties is not without its challenges, namely how to integrate numerous “green” features into historic or older buildings without destroying the historic character and features of building and without infringing on the various historic guidelines that are relevant to the building. Participants will learn about the challenges faced when integrating the “green” movement into historic properties and will explore ways in which these challenges can be overcome. Additionally, this workshop will address how “green” changes can increase livability, value, and marketability in these types of properties.
Instructor: Leah Erickson
Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $115
10WHPW25 Preservation in Practice: A Primer for Historic Preservation Commissions
(PLAN) .6 CEUs. This one-day workshop is open to all preservationists, but specifically geared toward those serving on a local commission. It is also relevant for planning and zoning board members and elected officials. The course provides an in-depth examination of current topics and issues relevant to integrating preservation into community planning and zoning. Focus will be on legal parameters, conducting an effective public meeting, developing data to support decision making and critical analysis of outside influences affecting historic preservation in your town. Co-sponsored by the NJ Historic Preservation Office and Drew University.
Instructor: Dorothy Guzzo
Date: Saturday, March 6
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $75
NEW! 10WHPW49 Preservation Pruning Workshop
(T&P) .6 CEUs. Are your old lilacs out of reach? Has your wisteria gone mad? Are the boxwoods overgrown? Pruning in a historic garden requires special skills as well as regular application. Come to the Cross Estate Gardens in Bernardsville for a hands-on pruning workshop. This one-day intensive will cover rejuvenation pruning and maintenance pruning within the context of a period landscape. We will also discuss specialty pruning techniques for formal gardens such as pleaching, pollarding and espalier. In addition to lectures in the library of the Cross Estate mansion, students will practice techniques in the garden under the supervision of the instructor. Bring your pruners and gloves, and dress for the weather.
Instructor: Marta McDowell
Date: Saturday, March 27
Time: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $99
