Saturday, April 2--9:00 am Trinity United Methodist Church 676 N Gibbs, near Holt

Schedule of Events To be announced.

(Preliminary--subject to change)

This free workshop is made up of four sessions, with three seminars going on simultaneously on a variety of topics related to restoring an older home.  Some topics covered this year are: 

• “Selecting colors for your Historic Home,” Alisa Smith
• “Craftsman Wall Friezes”
• “Interior Design Styles for 1900's-1940's Era Homes,”
• “How to Furnish your Mid-Century Modern Home,”
• “Landscaping Ideas for Older Homes,”
• “Remuddling,” and one home owner's fascinating first hand experience with “Un-Remuddling,” or how she brought her modernized home back to a more original and historic appearance.
• “New Products and Tools for the Old Home Restorer,”
• “Herbs and Kitchen Gardens,”
• Pomona's Planning and Code Enforcement departments will be available to answer your questions
• KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Mayfair Hotel project in Pomona, given by local preservationist John Clifford
• There will also be a "Work-In-Progress" tour of the historic Mayfair Hotel (off-site) from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

With the establishment of Pomona's three historic districts, and numerous older homes within the city which exist outside of the boundaries of those districts, Pomona Heritage and community leaders recognized the need for a forum to educate its residents on methods to maintain and repair these homes.

The Restoration Workshop, held annually, is a tool for these homeowners, and is free to all who live within the city, or in surrounding cities.  Jim Wigton, a preservationist, teacher, and writer from the city of Monrovia, is speaking about “Remuddling,” which is a term coined to describe homes which have been modernized, and have had extensive alterations made to the exterior in an insensitive fashion.  Mr. Wigton is currently president of Monrovia's Old House Preservation Group.