Hands-On Adobe Preservation Workshop

Join Preservation Texas for a rare, immersive opportunity to learn from renowned adobe conservation expert Pat Taylor in this two-day, AIA CES-approved workshop.

📍 El Paso & Socorro, TX

🗓 Friday, July 11 from 6:00 to 7: 30pm & Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 8:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Workshop Highlights:

📍 Friday, July 11 – Orientation SessionLocation: West Texas Heritage Center, Downtown El Paso

Learn the fundamentals of adobe construction, its historical significance, and modern preservation methods.

🧱 Saturday, July 12 – Hands-On Field Work

Location: Rio Vista Farm National Historic Landmark, Socorro

Get your hands dirty making adobe bricks and repairing one of the original structures on-site. Lunch included!

🎓 AIA Members: Earn 6 LU | HSW credits

💵 Cost: $50 (Preservation Texas members) | $75 (Non-members)

🔒 Limited to 20 participants – register early to reserve your spot!

This workshop is presented in partnership with El Paso County and the City of Socorro.

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