Brick, Earth, Stone, and Timber (BEST) Preservation Workshops with the National Park Service
Location: Wupatki National Monument
Dates: April 28 – May 2, 2025
Description:
Masonry structures require careful understanding of their materials, construction methods, conditions,
and environment before any intervention is performed. Students in Pre-contact Masonry Preservation
and Repair will explore these concepts, but with special emphasis on preservation at archaeological
sites containing resources built prior to European contact in the Americas. Participants will explore and
experiment with the properties, behaviors, and deterioration patterns related to mortars and masonry
units commonly used at pre-contact sites. Working with experienced archaeologists, students will practice
reading and documenting condition in the field and discuss when it is necessary to consult professional
engineers or conservators. Trainees will work with masonry tools to repoint mortar joints and stabilize
courses under the direction of experienced craftspeople and archaeologists in the field.
Instructors:
Kelsey Vaughan-Wiltsee Archeologist, Flagstaff Area National Monuments
Ian Hough Program Coordinator, Vanishing Treasures Program
Erin Gibbs Training Specialist, Historic Preservation Training Center
Tuition:
$750 General participant
$50 Student (at least half-time in an accredited institution)
Click here for more information and registration!
This posting will expire April 28, 2025.