The building complex at Atmodas Street 9 in Aizpute, Latvia has been restored and maintained in a planned and gentle manner since 2002. The building complex is an architectural monument of national significance, in which the restoration works have been carried out since the 1st International Restoration Workshop in 2014

PROGRAM*

July 11

10am - 12pm Introduction of the organisation and workshop leaders. Guided tour through the building complex and introduction of the works from the previous workshops.

12pm - 1pm Introduction with the workshop spaces, planned works and objects. Safety instruction. Introduction of the working tools and materials.

2pm - 5pm Marking and dismantling works, cleaning of unstable paint layers with paint scrapers.

July 12

10am - 1pm Marking and dismantling works, cleaning of unstable paint layers with paint scrapers. Cleaning the wooden parts.

2pm - 6pm Replacing and repairing the rotten and damaged wooden parts. Cleaning metal parts from rust and putting on the prime protective coat.

July 13

10am - 1pm Replacing and repairing the rotten and damaged wooden parts. Cleaning metal parts from rust and putting on the prime protective coat.

2pm - 6pm Cleaning metal parts from rust and putting on the prime protective coat. Heating up the linseed oil and appling on the wooden parts.

July 14

10am - 1pm Heating up the linseed oil and appling on the wooden parts. Filling up small defects with linseed oil putty. Installation of metal parts.

2pm - 6pm Cutting and adjusting the glass to the window frames. Glazing windows with linseed oil putty and copper wire.

July 15

10am - 1pm Preparing the surfaces for paint and applying the paint.

2pm - 6pm Applying the paint and organising the space for drying.

July 16

10am - 1pm Putting back windows and taking group photos with the results of the workshop.

2pm - 4pm Wrap-up the workshop. Issuance of a certificate!

*The program is informative, deviations from the plan are possible including additional works, theoretical breaks, trying other techniques, excursions etc. The speed of restoration work is not an exact calculation, it depends on the enthusiasm, workflow, desire to learn and individual skills of the participants.

Workshop organized by The Interdisciplinary Art Group SERDE
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