Fort Worden is a National Historic Landmark that has been lovingly preserved over the years but the maintenance backlog builds as Old Father Time takes his toll. As you can see from the slide show there are lots of examples of how old buildings can deteriorate and start to fail. Making decisions on what is important to fix; where to start; and overcoming the notion that the task is impossible are difficult without a road map.
When we were negotiating opening the School at Fort Worden, Kate Burke (the Park Manager) suggested that we should have a Historic Preservation program and we agreed. We're now delivering on that promise.
We are delighted to welcome Kevin Palo to our faculty. Kevin runs Ten Mile Planing a company that specializes in building historically correct replacement windows for old houses. When not making windows Kevin is much in demand as a consultant on restoration projects for historic buildings. Kevin can help with you build that restoration road map for your old building.
Fall 2009 Classes for Homeowners:
- October 3 & 4 2009
Two one day classes on Maintenance and Weatherization of older homes
- October 17-18 2009
Weekend Window Restoration Workshop
Classes in the Winter and Spring of 2009:
- Introduction to Historic Preservation
This course is an introduction to the practical preservation of an old building. A mixture of lectures, hands on sessions and visits to old buildings at Fort Worden and in Port Townsend.
Kevin Palo guides you through different construction techniques, materials, interior and exterior details. Practice window repair, trim repair, door and lock repair
- Practical Historic Preservation
This two week course (starts in mid-June 2009) starts with two days of lectures and hands-on practice before starting a restoration project at Fort Worden. Build your skills and help preserve a wonderful old building.
