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Judy Jacob is a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation. She currently works for the National Park Service as an Architectural Conservator in New York, N.Y.  On May 18th, she will
be sharing her extensive knowledge of paint technology with workshop participants at Howard Hall Farm in Athens, N.Y. In this restoration-heavy area of the Hudson River Valley, one of the primary issues
homeowners have to address is how to safely remove decades of paint accumulation without destroying the historic fabric of their homes.  Paint stripping is time-consuming, messy, and toxic work. Unanticipated surprises are common. However, with proper preparation and a good knowledge of paints and removal materials and methods, paint stripping projects can be carried out with a minimum of problems.

Judy's workshop, Investigating Paint Technology and the Science of Removal, will give instruction to
participants in safely executing a successful paint removal project.  Judy will discuss the technology of
architectural paints and solvents, paint removal techniques, toxicity of materials and health/safety
precautions, hazardous waste disposal, and environmental-friendly removal considerations. She
will also discuss the preparation of contract documents.  Participants will then execute a series of
paint removal tests—using different materials and methods—on a plethora of historic materials found
within the Federal manor that serves as our learning laboratory, some of which date back to the 1700s.
This workshop is part of Howard Hall Farm's Environmentally friendly Paint Technology Workshop
Series.

Please wear old clothes and comfortable shoes and bring a notepad, and favorite tools if you have them.  If you have a respirator for which you have been fit tested, bring that too.

*PART OF THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION WEEKEND