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Welcome to workshop
no. 3 in Sweden! For those who have a special interest in wooden architecture, the province of Hälsingland in Sweden is something extraordinary. In the valleys of river Ljusnan and river Voxnan we can still find a large amount of well preserved farmsteads with often 10-20 wooden buildings. The farmhouses are often big log constructions in classical style with wooden porches and richly decorated interiors. Read more about the wooden architecture in Hälsingland at the web site www.halsingegardar.com Workshop objects A summer farm consists normally of a number of buildings with a very specific function; dwelling-house, cooking house, granary, cow stable and horse stable, stable for sheep and goats and hay barns. Many summer farms have been ruined, but there are still many to find. They have been used as holiday cottages, kept by farmers for traditional reasons and in rare cases for grazing or even milk production until today. The last ten years, the interest for preserving and using the summer farms has grown. The National Heritage Board launched a special programme 1998-2001, focusing on preservation of summer farms. Most buildings at the summer farms used at the workshop are built during 18th and 19th centuries, but few buildings are dated with the dendrochronological method to the 16th and 17th centuries. Character of work Architects programme Day by day programme
Guest programme Friday 10th: visit to the workshop sites. Accommodation at Järvsöbaden Hotel, Järvsö, cost; 500 SEK(50$)/night or Youth hostel, 200 SEK (20$)/night. Note! Each participant in the guest programme pays his or her costs, except the transportations in Sweden, according to the original agreement. Short facts Responsible workshop managers
Dates for workshop: 5th -19th of May 2002, including travel days. Transportation to Sweden: each country pays and organises transportation to and from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Arrival to Stockholm Arlanda Airport: Sunday 5th of May, preferably 11.00 - 14.30. The train from Arlanda direct to Järvsö leads departs at 16.00. Departure from Stockholm Arlanda Airport: Sunday 19th of May, preferably 12.00-16.00. Local transportation: Swedish host organisation provides for all transportation from Stockholm Arlanda Airport the 5th of May, all transports during the workshop, and back to Stockholm Arlanda Airport the 19th of May. The transportation Arlanda - Järvsö is about 3,5 hours. Number of participating craftsmen: 2 from each country. Skills of participating craftsmen: good experience from restoration/conservation of heritage wooden constructions (not necessary log constructions), prepared to take part in practical work. Basic knowledge in English desirable, but not necessary. Number of participating architects/conservation officer/conservator: 1 from each country. Skills of participating architects: good experience from restoration/conservation of wooden constructions, experience of documentation. Basic knowledge in English necessary. Language/Translation: English will be used during the workshop. Therefore, it is preferable - but not necessary - if participants have basic knowledge in English. Participating architects must support craftsmen in translation when needed. The special dictionaries developed during the workshop in Romania will be printed and used as a help for communication. Registration of participants: in order to plan the workshop activities,
accommodation, meals, transportation etc., we ask you to send us the names
of participants (Mr or Mrs/Ms) with a short description of experience,
organisation etc. as fast as possible. Place of accomodation: Oljons farmstead, Järvsö (40
km from workshop sites). Mr Per Eriksson and Mrs Fia Westberg is running
a small scale farm and a youth hostel in historical environment. Oljons
farmstead is situated right next to Karlsgården (small open air
museum) with 18th -19th century wooden buildings. Participants share rooms
for 2-4 persons. Note! Smoking is forbidden in the area because of the
danger of fire. Special smoking area is arranged outside the farm. The
rooms are clean but have only simple standard. Breakfast and dinner is
served at Oljons, lunch at working sites. Two (2) showers and four(4)
toilets are available. During workdays dry closets are used at the working
sites. Distance to shop/bank/post office etc. in the municipality of Järvsö
3 km. Daily transportation will be provided.
Weekend excursion: Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of May, an excursion will be arranged in the province of Hälsingland. The tour will take us to summer farms, richly decorated farmhouses, churches, medieval granaries etc. to give a picture of the social and economical character of the historical landscape we find today. Participants in the guest programme will also take part in the excursion, see above. Weather conditions: The weather in the area in this late winter-early
spring period could be very nice with clear and sunny days (+15 C) and
cold nights Evening seminars: After dinner, different activities will be offered. Short excursions to churches, wooden bell towers, other summer farms, medieval log buildings etc. might take place. Rowing a church boat and sauna is other examples of activities that may be offered. Visas, tickets, passports etc.: Check with your travel agency which documents are requested for entering Sweden. Questions: we will try to answer any question you might have concerning the workshop. Do not hesitate to phone or send an e-mail! Göran Andersson; mobil phone; +4670-395 24 18,
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