TICRAT AZ/SON International Workshop on the Conservation and Restoration of Earthen Architecture Arizona Sonora

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1 November 16-22, 2008 Tumacácori National Historical Park, Arizona and Pitiquito, Sonora TICRAT AZ/SON is a bi national, hands on workshop focusing on techniques and strategies for conservation and restorations of buildings constructed of adobe and lime plaster during the Mission Period in Arizona and Sonora. Specialists in the areas of traditional earthen building skills, preservation and conservation from the United States and Mexico will present sessions on adobe and adobe coatings, documentation, conservation, restoration and preservation, Examples will be offered to participants through presentation of case studies. The sessions will be followed in the field by hands on restoration activities at Tumacácori, AZ and Pitiquito, MX. Similarities and differences between types of earthen building in the two countries will be discussed. The workshop is open to students, community stake holders, preservationists, and building professionals to ensure the appropriate restoration, maintenance and stewardship of the integrated cultural heritage of Arizona and Sonora for current and future generations. TICRAT AZ/SON is a project of the Missions Initiative co-sponsored by the National Parks Service (NPS) and the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH), with assistance from Preservation Studies College of Architecture- University of Arizona, and Cornerstones Community Partnerships.

2 Preliminary Program (Subject to Change) Tumacácori National Historical Park, Arizona Accommodations at Esplendor Resort, 1060 Camino Caralampi, Rio Rico, Arizona ( ; Pitiquito, Sonora Accommodations at Motel El Camino, Av. Quiroz y Mora No. 165 Nte, Caborca, Sonora ( Sunday, November 16 All activities at Esplendor Resort unless otherwise noted Shuttle vans from Tucson Airport to Esplendor Resort (times/interval TBD) 15:00 17:00 Conference Registration 17:00 19:00 Opening Reception Monday, November 17 All activities at Esplendor Resort unless otherwise noted Conference Registration Breakfast Opening Remarks Characteristics of Adobe & Adobe Coatings Break Adobe Conservation: Principles and Case Studies (Garrison, Taylor and/or Guerrero) Lunch (box lunch provided) Plaster Conservation: Principles and Cases Studies Transport from hotel to Tumacacori National Historic Park (vans) Tour of and overview of preservation activities at Tumacacori National Historic Park* Reception and Dinner, Tumacacori National Historic Park* Transport back to Esplendor Resort Alternatively, this time could be spent traveling to and touring San Xavier with dinner there.

3 Preliminary Program (Subject to Change) Tuesday, November 18 All activities at Tumacacori National Historic Park unless otherwise noted Breakfast Esplendor Resort 08: Transportation from hotel to Tumacacori Work team organization and orientation** Hands-on Activities I (in rotating small groups: materials assessment, adobe brick-making, lime plaster preparation, adobe/plaster repair) Break and rotate Hands-on Activities II Lunch (box lunch provided) Hands-on Activities III Break and rotate Hands-on Activities IV Transport back to hotel On your own Dinner & Roundtable Discussion: Current Issues facing adobe conservation Esplendor Resort. ** If alternate tour to San Xavier is done on Monday, the Tumacacori tour could be done here and the rest of the calendar moves down with dinner/discussion outdoors at Tumacacori. Wednesday, November Breakfast Esplendor Resort Pack up vans Travel to Magdalena Tour and lunch in Magdalena Travel to Pitiquito Settle into hotel/break Conference Registration (for Mexico-only participants) Tour of Pitiquito Mission and Edificio Municipal (worksite) and its preservation activities Dinner provided by local community (asada)

4 Preliminary Program (Subject to Change) Thursday, November 20 All activities at Edificio Municipal de Pitiquito unless otherwise noted Conference Registration (for Mexico-only participants; location TBD) 08:00 09:00 Breakfast (location TBD) Opening Remarks Characteristics of Adobe & Adobe Coatings Break Adobe Conservation: Principles and Case Studies Plaster Conservation: Principles and Cases Studies Lunch Transport to Caborca Tour and overview of Caborca Mission and its preservation activities Reception and dinner in Caborca Transport to Pitiquito Friday, November 21 All activities at Edificio Municipal de Pitiquito unless otherwise noted 08:00 09:00 Breakfast (location TBD) Work team organization and orientation Hands-on Activities I (in rotating small groups: materials assessment, adobe brick-making, lime plaster preparation, adobe/plaster repair) Hands-on Activities II Break Hands-on Activities III Hands-on Activities IV Lunch & Roundtable Discussion: Current Issues facing adobe conservation (Garrison, Yubeta,Taylor, Guerrero, Gonzales) location TBD Travel to Esplendor Resort Dinner on your own. Saturday, November 22

5 Shuttle vans from Esplendor Resort to Tucson Airport (times/intervals TBD) Breakfast Esplendor TICRAT AZ/SON Registration Form US Citizens Instructions 1. Secure international travel documentation (NPS travel authorization, passport). An active US passport is required for all US citizens for re-entry into the United States. 2. Fill out the TICRAT Registration Form and fax to ATTN: Cynthia Lindquist as soon as possible; space is limited. Registration fees include food, ground transportation and workshop materials; registrants are responsible for travel costs to and from Tucson Arizona and American hotel costs. A confirmation of receipt of your registration and further information will be sent to you via Secure hotel reservations at El Esplendor Resort, Rio Rico AZ for Nov and Nov. 21 (4 nights total). Single occupancy, $70/night; Double occupancy $100/night not including applicable taxes. This special rate is only valid until October 17, You are responsible for making your own American hotel reservations and payment; the Mexican hotel reservations have been made as a group and costs are included below. 4. Purchase airline tickets if arriving to Tucson by air. We recommend arriving Sunday November 16th and departing Saturday November 22nd. Shuttles from Tucson International Airport to Esplendor Resort and back will be provided on both those days. 5. BEFORE OCTOBER 17, 2008, submit payment for TICRAT registration. Payment shall be in US$ (check, or purchase) payable to UA-CALA with TICRAT AZ SON in the memo line and sent to College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, P.O. Box , University of Arizona, Tucson AZ Failure to submit payment by this date will result in the cancellation of your registration and your workshop space will be forfeited. A confirmation of receipt of your payment will be sent to you via If you have any questions, contact Cynthia Lindquist, TICRAT Conference Planner, cynthial@ag.arizona.edu, Single Occupancy Double Occupancy Workshop Registration $350 $350 Accommodations (Mexican hotel only) 2 $64 or $32/night TOTAL PAYMENT DUE (circle one) : $542 $414 Name (as you d like it to appear): Institution/Affiliation: Mailing Address (incl. City, State, Zip): Phone Number (daytime + cell):

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