Registration is open for the upcoming NCPTT Ornamental Iron Workshop in Savannah, Ga. The workshop will explore the differences in cast and wrought iron and preservation/restoration methods for each type of material. The training will be useful to anyone who cares for historic buildings, parks, or cemeteries that contain features like railings, balconies, or other decorative elements.
Workshop Instructors
Jason Church is a Materials Conservator in the Materials Conservation Program at NCPTT, where he coordinates the national cemetery training initiative and related research. He was previously a conservator and historic metals expert for the City of Savannah, Ga., Department of Cemeteries. He earned his M.F.A. in Historic Preservation from Savannah College of Art and Design.
Eric Schindelholz is a conservator in private practice specializing in metals and marine archaeological materials. He previously served as objects conservator for the National Park Service at Harpers Ferry Center. He holds a master's in art conservation from Queen's University and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in materials science at the University of Virginia.
Mary F. Striegel is the chief of Materials Conservation at NCPTT. She specializes in understanding the effects of air pollution on cultural resources. Mary holds a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Washington University in St. Louis.
$399 Registration
Only 25 workshop seats are available on a first come first serve basis. Checks can be written to:
Ornamental Iron Workshop/NSU
and mailed to:
NCPTT
645 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Five student registrations are available for $299 using the coupon code STUDENT. Students must provide photocopy of current student ID and a letter of interest. This should be emailed to Jason Church at jason_church@contractor.nps.gov upon registration to be considered.
Registration Deadline:
April 27
Please wait until you receive course confirmation (after April 27) before making travel arrangements.