| |
|
Internships:
Once Again, The Intern Hunt Is On
*Not that kind of hunt...we don't want to shoot them, just invite them over for a nice cup of tea, and a week of restoration....
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES We're inviting anyone interested in a week-long restoration or research internship to click on this article's title and read on! We're offering a number of different internships. We have positions ideal for students (of restoration, historic structures, writing, history, library studies, construction, architecture, antiquarian processes, artisans, etc.) as well as places for people who have their own historic home (or someone else's to work on), and would like a chance to get a feel for our environmentally friendly restoration techniques, and apply them to their own structures! Glean some of the benefits of taking our workshops at off-peak times working as an intern, and have a chance to meet all the interesting characters lurking about this old pile of beams.
All of the internships take place on the site of a 220-year-old Federal style home in Athens NY, which serves as a classroom and laboratory. The site offers a unique environment for hands-on learning and offers specific restoration challenges that are distinctive to this region.
The following internships are available at the Howard Hall Farm Restoration Project:
Accepting: 3 Interns
Students will learn and practice masonry techniques passed down for centuries using historic lime mortar as in days of yore.
|
REPOINTING AND REBUILDING STONE AND BRICK INTERNSHIP
Monday, June 2- Friday, June 6
Interns will engage in hands-on repointing and stone rebuilding work using traditional methods of approach for masonry restoration. They will learn directly from Reggie Young, the founder of our historic restoration/green technology project, who studied brick and stone pointing with John Speweik of the U.S. Heritage Group of Chicago. No experience is necessary. This internship is designed to give participants a taste of this ancient process and is ideally suited for anyone interested in getting their hands dirty and learning a bit about the history of these ancient techniques.When applicable, we will work with your school to make sure you can receive class credit for your studies here.
To view upcoming workshops on this topic: CLICK HERE
To apply, send an email to: info@howardhallfarm.com |
Accepting: 3 Interns |
HISTORIC LIME PLASTER INTERNSHIP
Monday June 9- Friday June 13
Students will learn the benefits and processes involved in using historic lime plaster instead of more modern techniques. By using these ancient, environmentally friendly materials, structures are actually given "room to breathe", and can last much longer than buildings treated with more contemporary methods. Students will be trained by our plaster expert, John, to learn the multifaceted uses of this visually luscious material. No experience is necessary. This internship is designed to give participants a taste of this ancient process and is ideally suited for anyone interested in getting their hands dirty and learning a bit about the history of these ancient techniques.
To view upcoming workshops on this topic: CLICK HERE
To apply, send an email to: info@howardhallfarm.com |
Accepting: 3 Interns |
HISTORIC LIME WASHES AND PAINT FINISHES INTERNSHIP
Duration: Tuesday June 17- Friday June 20
Interns will learn about environmentally friendly lime washes as they work side by side with NY muralist Nora Johnson. Other topics may include proper installation of wall murals, and discussions addressing the interns' specific interests, when time permits.
To view Nora's work: CLICK HERE.
To view upcoming workshops on this topic: CLICK HERE
To apply, send an email to: info@howardhallfarm.com |
(top)
HOWARD HALL FARM HOME
|
|
How to apply:
Just send your name and a few sentences to let us know which internship interests you and why.
Be sure to include your contact information.
info@howardhallfarm.com
518-945-1253
|
|
|
info@howardhallfarm.com