Workshop at Kōke‘e Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Instructs in Maintenance & Repair of Historic Buildings

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, presented a hands-on preservation trades training workshop, Maintenance & Repair of Historic Structures, on September 8 and 9 at Kōke‘e Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Kōke‘e State Park, Kaua‘i.  The 2-day workshop brought together a diverse alliance of project partners and participants and included months of planning and coordination.  In all  there were 34 participants from Kaua‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, O‘ahu, Oregon and California: 19 trainees, four apprentice assistants, five master carpenter instructors, two Secretary of the Interior-qualified historic architects, two HHF staff and two historic site staff members.

The curriculum was designed to support traditional trade development and enhancement for carpenters and other construction trades. The participants represented a range of experience levels. The group included licensed carpenters and maintenance staff responsible for upkeep at historic properties; enrollees and graduates of carpentry apprenticeship programs; two historic homeowners and other professionals who work in the construction trades.

DAY 1 of the workshop presented the framework for historic preservation introducing the Secretary of the Interiors Standards & Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties, lead and site safety awareness and a site tour of historic Kōke‘e CCC Camp to learn assessment and documentation methods. A small group exercise and report back putting this newfound knowledge into practice followed.

DAY 2 was comprised of demonstrations and hands-on practice on how to repair double hung wooden windows and wooden siding while providing an overview of restoration materials and methods.

Workshop instructors were extremely knowledgeable, possessed valuable skill sets in their respective fields, and presented information in a down to earth way. All these qualities made for a truly impactful and cohesive workshop.

One trainee commented:

The instructors were all very patient, knowledgeable, and very generous with their experience/technical skills.  I was also appreciative of the more lecture-based discussions surrounding awareness of lead, the steps of assessment, determining goals, and the standards for achieving those goals.

We extend a huge mahalo to our partners and sponsors: Department of the Interior’s National Park Service; Hui o Laka; Alan Shintani, Inc.; the Association of Preservation Technology, Hawai‘i-Pacific Chapter; Ho‘akeolapono Trades Academy and Institute; McBryde Resources and Kukuiʻula.

This project was in part funded by the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, the Atherton Family Foundation and the Historic Preservation Education Foundation.

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Day 1: September 8, 2023 – Introduction to Historic Preservation and Window Components, Safety, Site Tour of  Kōke‘e Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Documentation and Assessment Exercise  

Day 2: September 9, 2023 – Demonstrations and Hands-on Practice in Wooden Window and Siding Restoration Materials and Methods

A two-day workshop to develop skills and techniques for assessment, repair and maintenance of historic buildings will take place on September 8-9, 2023 at Koke‘e Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Kaua‘i.

THE TRAINING PROVIDES NEW SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR CARPENTERS AND REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE STAFF.

Are you interested in learning new skills? Then this workshop is for you!

Broaden your skill set, view on site demonstrations and practice hands-on techniques for assessment, maintenance and repair under the guidance and supervision of preservation professionals, carpenters and tradespeople, at historic Kōke‘e Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Kōke‘e State Park on Kaua‘i at this two-day workshop.

The workshop is designed to support traditional skills development and enhancement for carpenters and other construction trades, apprentices enrolled in building trades, and those responsible for maintenance and repair at historic sites and state parks.

TAKEAWAYS

  • Receive training with experts in historic structures repair;
  • Develop skills assessing, maintaining and repairing historic structures;
  • Develop skills and abilities through demonstrations and hands-on practice of restoration and preservation methods for wooden windows and doors, painting, historic hardware and more;
  • Gain a deeper understanding of historic preservation and its benefits for the perpetuation of our collective heritage and the environment;
  • Receive a Certificate of Completion upon completion of the 2-day workshop;
  • Receive a copy of Save America’s Windows by John C. Leeke.

DAY 1: Introductory, safety, site tour, documentation and assessment process
DAY 2: Restoration and preservation methods for wooden windows and doors, sash windows, siding, priming and painting, hardware refurbishing, maintenance plans

WHEN

September 8 and 9, 2023
Friday, September 8: 12:30pm-7:00pm
Saturday, September 9: 8:30am-5:00pm

WHERE

Kōke‘e Civilian Conservation Corps Camp*
Kōke‘e State Park, Kaua‘i

*Meals and overnight lodging at Kōke‘e Civilian Conservation Corps Camp on Friday, September 8th are included in registration fee.

The workshop is limited to 24 participants. A completed application form is required.

Early Bird registration for Kaua‘i residents only through Monday, August 7, 2023.

General registration opens Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Please complete the application form at the bottom of this page.

Questions? Email andrea@historichawaii.org

The workshop is restricted to those who meet the minimum requirements. The fee is $45  (payable to Historic Hawai‘i Foundation within five business days of approval of the application). Spaces filled on a first come first served basis.

Additional Information

  • This field school location includes unpaved areas, natural surfaces that can be slick or rough, stairs and unimproved natural areas. Environment is in a rain forest and conditions may be wet, humid and hot during the day, and wet, humid and cold at night.
  • The program requires walking, standing, lifting, using tools, navigating stairs and unimproved areas.
  • Participants are required to observe all safety requirements, including long pants and closed toe shoes, personal protective equipment and appropriate behavior.
  • The program is at a non-smoking location. No tobacco, vaping or other substances may be used on the site.
  • Participants who choose to stay overnight at the lodge will be housed in shared barracks with shared bathroom facilities. They must provide their own bedding.
  • The program has a zero-tolerance policy and harassment, drug use and violence or threats of violence will not be allowed. All participants must abide by a code of conduct.

INSTRUCTORS

INSTRUCTOR:  Alan Shintani is the president of Alan Shintani, Inc., founded in 1984. He has been a general contractor for 37 years. Alan began as a small residential contractor in 1981 with the business originating with a commitment to Hawaii residents & local businesses. Some of his achievements include the historical renovation of the Royal Mausoleum Chapel, Mauna Ala in 1984; 8(a) Contractor 1996; awarded Special Congressional Recognition by the City and County of Honolulu and the US Small Business Administration for Small Business Person of the Year 2002. Alan is past president of City Contractor and Building Industry Association; and a mentor in joint ventures and partnerships in support and development of many small businesses.

INSTRUCTOR:  Lucien Swerdloff is the former program coordinator and instructor in the Historic Preservation and the Computer Aided Design programs at Clatsop Community College in Astoria, Oregon. Lucien earned Master of Architecture and Master of Science degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo and has organized numerous preservation workshops throughout Oregon and Washington and worked on the restoration of many historic structures. Lucien serves on the boards of Columbia Pacific Preservation and the Lower Columbia Preservation Society, engaging in and advocating for the preservation of historic resources that contribute to history, culture, and sense of place.

INSTRUCTOR:  Joseph Kaiama, Kalaupapa National Historic Park. From 2022-2023, Kaiama spearheaded a project to restore the historic buildings of Molokai Light. Using his vast experience in historic preservation carpentry, Kaiama led a seven-person crew made primarily of Native Hawaiian employees. This crew worked hard to clear out the houses, which were full of pests from being vacant, and restored them to their previous condition. As part of the project, Kaiama trained his young crew on preservation skills, passing on his knowledge to the next generation of stewards.

INSTRUCTOR:  Cheyne Kolonahe Naeole, born and raised on Moloka’i, has worked with the historic preservation crew at Kalaupapa National Historic Park on the Island of Moloka’i for 19 years. Naeole and his colleagues are responsible for preserving all the historical buildings and monuments throughout the Historic Park.

INSTRUCTOR:   Lawai‘a Naihe is the founder and executive director of Hoʻākeolapono Trades Academy & Institute, a nonprofit  based out of Anahola, Kauaʻi in the Department of Hawaiian Homelands Lands. Hoʻākeolaponoʻs mission is to provide the Hawaiian community with cutting-edge vocational training across high-demand for building and construction trades, with a special focus on problem-solving and lifelong learning. The nonprofit is geared toward career technical secondary students and has already partnered with several public schools and local construction companies to deliver 3 different programs. The nonprofit was designed to increase employment and advancement opportunities by providing students with crucial building and construction knowledge and multidisciplinary, 21st-century trade skills.

SAFETY INSTRUCTOR:  Robin Ho is the Safety and Health Manager at Alan Shintani, Inc. since 2002. Ho has over 29 years of experience in Construction Safety and Health. His certifications include being a Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction (STSC) from Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) since 2003 and a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) from Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) since 2013.

INSTRUCTOR:  Elaine Jackson-Retondo is Acting Program Manager, Cultural Resources and Science, National Park Service, Interior Regions 8, 9, 10 and 12​ in the National Park Service Pacific West Regional Office, earned her Doctorate in Architectural History and Masters of Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley and her Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. She has worked in the National Park Service since 2002.

Jackson-Retondo’s current and past work has included the National Park Service’s American Latino Heritage Initiative, Asian American Pacific Islander Initiative, Japanese American confinement during World War II, Cesar Chavez and the Farm-worker Movement, the National Park Service’s Mission 66 Program, and 19th century carceral institutional landscapes.

INSTRUCTOR:  Barbara Shideler is a Principal and historical architect with MASON. She joined the firm’s predecessor, Spencer Mason Architects, in 1989, transitioned to Mason Architects Inc. as the firm launched in 1998, and became a partner in 2009. She has a B.Arch. and a Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation from the University of Hawai‘i. Barbara has designed the restoration and renovation of significant historic buildings and residences in Hawai‘i, including award winning projects at Kaumakapili Church and the Historic Kaua‘i County Building and prepared design guidelines and preservation plans for historically significant projects in the state as diverse as Kōke‘e and Waimea Canyon State Parks, Punahou Campus, and the Hāna Highway Historic Bridge District.  Barbara is the president of the Association of Preservation Technology Hawaii/Pacific Islands Chapter.

INSTRUCTOR:  Kiersten Faulkner is the chief executive of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and oversees all aspects of its preservation programs, strategic planning, business lines and operational matters. She holds a Master of Arts in Urban and Environmental Policy from Tufts University and is a member of the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP).

INSTRUCTOR: Andrea Nandoskar is the Education Program Manager for Historic Hawaii Foundation. She has worked with HHF for over 10 years and organizes seminars, workshops, lecture series, tours, advocacy campaigns and communications. Andrea is the workshop program manager and logistics lead.

Presented by:
Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, Alan Shintani, Inc. and the Association of Preservation Technology, Hawai‘i-Pacific Chapter

Supporting Partners

Ho’akeolapono Trades Academy and Institute 

Funding Support and Sponsors:   

This project is in part funded by the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, the Atherton Family Foundation and the Historic Preservation Education Foundation.