Join us for an adobe-making workshop led by Ome Tekuani Tlaloc! During this two-hour workshop, participants will learn more the history of adobe and its use in our region. They will also have the opportunity to create their own mini-casitas using pre-made adobe bricks. Adobe is traditional construction material made using clay, water, sand, and grass or straw. Its documented use in construction dates back centuries in the Southwest and was commonly used in El Paso for buildings until the late 1800s. As a construction material, adobe is extremely durable and energy efficient, providing heat resistance during hot summers. In last few decades, there has been a renewed interest in utilizing adobe for modern construction due to it being a renewable resources with low environmental impact. By end of the session, participants can expect to know more about best practices, local history, Indigenous knowledge, and sustainability.

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About the Instructor
Ome Tekuani Tlaloc is a Chicano artist and culture bearer from Little Red Sands in El Paso, TX. His work focuses on honoring and understanding the relationship between people and plants in our desert region. In addition to his work returning adobe techniques to the Paso del Norte area, his practice includes traditional basketry, stonework, jewelry, and herbal remedies. Ome’s knowledge of adobe was passed down to him from his grandparents, who were raised in family-built adobe homes.