Saving the Stones - Training Program in Practical Conservation

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Saving the Stones - Training Program in Practical Conservation Saving the Stones: Practical Conservation Training Internship
An immersive experience in cultural heritage of Israel! The program is instructed in English.

Saving The Stones is a practical training program designed to give the foundation needed to begin a career in conservation of built heritage and historic preservation. It intended for participants from inter-disciplinary backgrounds such as: archaeology, architecture, historic preservation, art history, urban planning, civil engineering, and other related fields. The program gives recent graduates and young professionals in these fields a unique opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge so as to enable them to begin a career in practical conservation. The Program is taught by some of Israel’s leading conservation specialists, archaeologists, engineers, and architects of the highest professional level. Most of them work within the framework of the Israel Antiquities Authority and other conservation organizations and academic institutes. Through hands-on experiences on various archaeological heritage sites in Israel, participants have a unique opportunity to learn, work, and live in the historic city of Old Acre, and embrace the diversity of famous historical sites in the Land of Israel. Held at the campus of the International Conservation Center - Citta' di Roma, in an inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Acre, Israel. Acre is an historic port city on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, and is home to remains of world cultures including the Hellenistic, Roman, Mamluk, Crusaders, Ottoman Empire, and the British Mandate. Program objectives:
- Gain better understanding of conservation procedures and theoretical basis;
- Acquire skills for practical conservation in order to apply them on all scale projects;
- Get acquainted with built heritage and history of Israel and the Mediterranean region;
- Join current conservation teams and experts to engage in active heritage sites;
- Develop a greater understanding of the underlying meaning connected to the rehabilitation of an historic living city by living within the historic city, side-by-side with local residents. Course structure:
A) 10/12 weeks of basic studies which include theoretical and practical documentation, and treatment planning through to field work and application. B) Optional: 6 weeks of practicum during which the knowledge acquired by the basic training program is applied through apprenticeship, and thorough personal research is conducted on an historical monument/site in Old City of Acre. A certificate of completion, issued by Israel Antiquities Authority and ICCROM will be awarded to participants at the end of the the course.

Check out this video showing Saving The Stones 2016's participants who talk about the program. The video also shows pic...
10/10/2016

Check out this video showing Saving The Stones 2016's participants who talk about the program. The video also shows pictures and videos taken during the program: Participants Testimonials Video Registration for Saving The Stones - March 2017 (March 6- May 25) is open. Find all about it in our website of write us at [email protected]

http://conservationcenter.org.il/2016/10/10/saving-the-stones-participants-testimonials-video

Check out this video showing  Saving The Stones 2016’s participants who talk about the program. The video also shows pictures and videos taken during the program: Participants Testimonials Vi…

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10/10/2016

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Saving The Stones is a practical training program designed to give the foundation needed to begin a career in conservation of built heritage and historic pre...

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14/08/2016

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Saving The Stones is a practical training program designed to give the foundation needed to begin a career in conservation of built heritage and historic pre...

First 10 days of Saving The Stones 2016 are behind us. Here is a short summery of what our students been doing here in A...
13/03/2016

First 10 days of Saving The Stones 2016 are behind us.
Here is a short summery of what our students been doing here in Akko since their arrival at the International Conservation Center:
- welcoming and orientation tour in Akko
- safety in hights seminar
- group discussions about the meaning of "conservation"
- documentation methods (graphic sketching and photo elaboration)
- weekend activity in local artist's house, and much much more.

We've only getting started so keep following us.

A few hours left before the another Saving The Stones program begins.Welcome all to the amazing city of Akko!! We wish y...
29/02/2016

A few hours left before the another Saving The Stones program begins.
Welcome all to the amazing city of Akko!! We wish you the best time here with us.
See you soon. Very soon....

(00:50sec - see the International Conservation Center in Israel building on the right)

Take a ride through one of the most beautiful cities in the Middle East!

Registration ends January 17 and places are running out for March 2016 program. So... what are you waiting for? Please d...
11/01/2016

Registration ends January 17 and places are running out for March 2016 program.
So... what are you waiting for?
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any question - simply give us a call or write us and join a great adventure in professional conservation training in Israel.
All details and application forms here: http://conservationcenter.org.il/sts/
contact: [email protected]

15/12/2015

This short video provides a glimpse at life in Old Acre (Akko) - just to make you curiose enough to pack your bags and come!
Join us here at the International Conservation Center (located in the heart of the old city) and experience for yourself what this fantastic city has to offer.
Application deadline for upcoming Saving The Stones program is January 17, 2016.
Full details here: http://conservationcenter.org.il/sts/

Saving The Stones is a practical training program designed to give the foundation needed to begin a career in conservati...
23/11/2015

Saving The Stones is a practical training program designed to give the foundation needed to begin a career in conservation of built heritage and historic preservation.
Few places left for MARCH 2016 program!
For more Information click here >>> http://goo.gl/JqW76U

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