Galveston Historical Foundation’s Spring Demonstration Class series begins this Saturday, March 17th, with “So Many Choices: Selecting the Correct Paint and Color for Your Historic Building”.
Presentations will take place on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m., and will last a little over one hour. Classes can be paid for upon arrival, to guarantee a seat pre-registration is encouraged. Admission to individual classes is $10 for GHF members and $12 for non-members; admission to the entire series is $45 for GHF members and $55 for non-members. The classes are held in the second floor classroom of the GHF Architectural Salvage Warehouse at the Sealy Garage, 908 23rd Street unless otherwise noted.
Registrations are available online at http://www.galvestonhistory.org/Demonstration_Classes.asp or by calling 409-765-3424.
March 17th : So Many Choices: Selecting the Correct Paint and Color for your Historic Building
The outside of your building is your first impression to the world, so choosing the right type and color of paint is important. Billy Joe Strawn from Sherwin Williams Paints will lead the class in discussing the correct type of paints for your projects and also tips on selecting the best color combinations to accentuate all those historic details.
March 24th : Creating Garden Sanctuaries for People and Wildlife
When we provide a haven for wildlife in our landscapes, we also create a healthy environment that gives respite to humans. There are several interpretations of a sanctuary from the sacred and religious to a place of refuge, a haven, a space that nurtures and heals. Join Chris LaChance, of the Texas Agrilife Extension Service, to learn how to create a landscape that offers a vibrant habitat for wildlife and a restorative space for you.
April 14th : New Twist on an Ancient Craft: Traditional and Innovative Uses of Lime Mortar and Plaster
Although an ancient technique, the use of lime mortar and plaster has become a lost art over the last century. Jimmy Price of Virginia Lime Works will discuss the process of making and using traditional lime mortar and plaster, repointing masonry and the benefits of lime-based materials in new construction.
April 21st : Little Ways to Live a Greener Life and Rainwater Harvesting
You don’t have to totally transform yourself to help the Earth, changing a few, small daily habits can have a drastic effect on your environmental impact. Join Green Consultant Caroline Kostak for a session on making a huge impact just by reexamining your transportation, household, cleaning, and lifestyle decisions. Following this we will have a second presentation on Rainwater Harvesting from Jack Holmgren of Sparkletap Water Company.
April 28th : “Is it a Clayton or a Mueller?” Identifying Local Architects
You may be able to identify a Queen Anne from a Richardsonian style of Victorian architecture, but can you distinguish between designs of Galveston’s most prominent architects? Spend your morning with GHF’s Matt Farragher learning the subtle differences between Alfred Mueller, Nicholas Clayton, and other local architects’ designs; then impress your friends with your new insights on your evening walk (or golf cart ride).
For more information on Galveston Historical Foundation’s Spring Demonstration Classes, please call GHF Preservation Resource Center Coordinator Matt Farragher at 409-765-3424.
Presentations will take place on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m., and will last a little over one hour. Classes can be paid for upon arrival, to guarantee a seat pre-registration is encouraged. Admission to individual classes is $10 for GHF members and $12 for non-members; admission to the entire series is $45 for GHF members and $55 for non-members. The classes are held in the second floor classroom of the GHF Architectural Salvage Warehouse at the Sealy Garage, 908 23rd Street unless otherwise noted.
Registrations are available online at http://www.galvestonhistory.org/Demonstration_Classes.asp or by calling 409-765-3424.
March 17th : So Many Choices: Selecting the Correct Paint and Color for your Historic Building
The outside of your building is your first impression to the world, so choosing the right type and color of paint is important. Billy Joe Strawn from Sherwin Williams Paints will lead the class in discussing the correct type of paints for your projects and also tips on selecting the best color combinations to accentuate all those historic details.
March 24th : Creating Garden Sanctuaries for People and Wildlife
When we provide a haven for wildlife in our landscapes, we also create a healthy environment that gives respite to humans. There are several interpretations of a sanctuary from the sacred and religious to a place of refuge, a haven, a space that nurtures and heals. Join Chris LaChance, of the Texas Agrilife Extension Service, to learn how to create a landscape that offers a vibrant habitat for wildlife and a restorative space for you.
April 14th : New Twist on an Ancient Craft: Traditional and Innovative Uses of Lime Mortar and Plaster
Although an ancient technique, the use of lime mortar and plaster has become a lost art over the last century. Jimmy Price of Virginia Lime Works will discuss the process of making and using traditional lime mortar and plaster, repointing masonry and the benefits of lime-based materials in new construction.
April 21st : Little Ways to Live a Greener Life and Rainwater Harvesting
You don’t have to totally transform yourself to help the Earth, changing a few, small daily habits can have a drastic effect on your environmental impact. Join Green Consultant Caroline Kostak for a session on making a huge impact just by reexamining your transportation, household, cleaning, and lifestyle decisions. Following this we will have a second presentation on Rainwater Harvesting from Jack Holmgren of Sparkletap Water Company.
April 28th : “Is it a Clayton or a Mueller?” Identifying Local Architects
You may be able to identify a Queen Anne from a Richardsonian style of Victorian architecture, but can you distinguish between designs of Galveston’s most prominent architects? Spend your morning with GHF’s Matt Farragher learning the subtle differences between Alfred Mueller, Nicholas Clayton, and other local architects’ designs; then impress your friends with your new insights on your evening walk (or golf cart ride).
For more information on Galveston Historical Foundation’s Spring Demonstration Classes, please call GHF Preservation Resource Center Coordinator Matt Farragher at 409-765-3424.
