Gravestone Preservation Workshop August 27, 2010

Gravestone Preservation Workshop Led by Jonathan Appell
Saturday, August 28, and Sunday, August 29
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At the VillageCemetery- Ancient Section
1 Marsh Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109

The goal of this workshop, is to overview and educate those who attend, regarding the various aspects of gravestone and cemetery monument preservation, including all the most common problems and conservation treatments.

The workshop will begin with a walk and talk tour, through one of the oldest graveyards in New England. This interactive discussion will also highlight, David Kelly, who has had a life long involvement with the cemetery, and is the president of the Wethersfield Cemetery Assoc.

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 masonry
* Raising, re-leveling and re-setting gravestones
* How to repair fallen gravestones
* We will create a cast socket base, and reset a gravestone broken at the ground level
* 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

Workshop Logistics:

* Each attendant will receive a binder with extensive printed materials.
* Lunch will be provided on both days.
* Unlimited cold bottled water will be provided.
* There will be plenty of shady areas and we will work in the shade to avoid the hot August sun as much as possible. Canopy tents will also be used as needed.
* There are clean modern rest room facilities on the site.
* The workshop will be a hands on interactive event meaning that all who attend can help perform the work, photograph, or just watch as they choose to, or are able.
* You are welcome to tape, photograph or video the workshop as desired.
* The workshop will be limited to 12 attendants on a firstcome first serve basis
* Pre-registration is highly advised to ensure a space.
* The day of the event registration will be allowed if space is still available. Please call or email me a day or two before if you decide to wait until the last minute.

Workshop Fee:

* The cost to attend this 2-day intensive gravestone preservation workshop is $295.
* Please make checks payable to me, Joanthan Appell
* As mentioned above, lunch, unlimited cold bottled water and a binder of printed materials are included in this fee.
* All tools and materials are provided, including disposable gloves.
* Please dress for working outdoors in summer weather.

Please email or phone me with any questions. I am looking forward to seeing you at the event!

Regards, Joanthan Appell
historicstone@msn.com
www.gravestonepreservation.info
860-558-2785
27 Miles Standish Drive West Hartford, CT 06107



Website: www.gravestonepreservation.info
Location Information
Vlllage Cemetery
1 Marsh Street
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Website: www.wethersfieldburyingground.com
Contact Information
Jonathan Appell
Email: historicstone@msn.com
Phone: 860-558-2785
Fax: 860-561-5858