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Historic Hawai‘i Foundation (HHF) in partnership with Alan Shintani, Inc. and The Association of Preservation Technology, Hawaii-Pacific Chapter is pleased to announce the launch of a three-day Wooden Window Workshop which has been rescheduled for January 14, 15 and 16, 2021 due to Covid-19 restrictions on public gatherings. Supporting partners include Building Industry Association of Hawaii and the Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund.

The workshop will provide hands-on training in best practices for preserving, repairing and maintaining historic wooden windows at a historic property.

The workshop will be held daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Time will be split between ‘Ewa Community Church in ‘Ewa Beach and Building Industry Association of Hawai‘i in Waipahu. Attendance for the full 3 days is required.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

The workshop is designed for experienced carpenters, finish carpenters or graduates of the Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Program. Under the guidance and supervision of preservation professionals, carpenters and tradespeople, participants will gain knowledge in historic window restoration and practical experience.

Applicants must:

  • Have a foundational knowledge of carpentry and some field experience.
  • Have a strong interest in learning traditional skills.
  • Be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a small group.
  • Agree to follow all safety instructions and use all available safety and personal protection equipment as instructed.
  • Sign a liability and model release form. Photos and video from the training may be used in Historic Hawai‘i Foundation outreach at a later date.
  • Commit to the full three-days workshop (January 14, 15, and 16, 2021) and be at the designated training site 8:30 am to 4:30 pm all three days.
  • Wear appropriate work clothing and personal protective equipment (mask, long sleeve shirt, long pants, close-toed shoes & head covering).

THE CURRICULUM:

  • Day 1: Introductory, safety, site preparation, window extraction
  • Day 2: Window sash preservation and restoration
  • Day 3: Glazing, painting, jamb re-roping, assembly

PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE:

  • Intensive Hands on Training
    Participants will learn, from beginning to end, how to remove, restore and replace a double-hung wooden window including safe paint and glass removal, epoxy repair, glazing putty application, and weather stripping.
  • Lead Safe Practices
    Training will provide an overview of safe practices related to handling and working with lead-based paints and important EPA certifications.
  • Introduction to Historic Preservation
    Participants will receive an overview of the basics of historic preservation, including historic preservation traditional window vocabulary and an introduction to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

AS WELL AS:

  • Broadened skills in a specialty field of carpentry.
  • Practice assessing, maintaining and repairing wooden windows.
  • A certificate of completion.
  • A copy of John Leeke’s book Saving America’s Windows.

THE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE:

  • All necessary tools – trainees may bring their own tools but they must be clearly marked.
  • Personal Protection Equipment as needed.
  • Daily lunch

The workshop is limited to 30 participants who meet the minimum requirements as noted above. The fee is $45 (payable upon acceptance into the program). Spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis.

Applications must be received by OCTOBER 16 (extended), 2020.

Questions? Email andrea@historichawaii.org or call (808) 523-2900 ext. 26

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