Workshops and Events
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Interior and Exterior Plastering
Sept. 28 - Nov. 8
Online
This course covers the fundamentals of finishing interior and exterior adobe block walls with natural plasters and paints. We focus on mixing and applying earthen plasters, lime plasters and clay or lime/casein paints.
See www.adobeinaction.org for more information.
Catalan Vault Workshop
Oct 24 - 25
Portland, Oregon
Discover the art of traditional Catalan vault building, a centures-old technique that creates stunning self-supporting structures using only bricks and mortar. In this 2-day hands-on workshop, you'l learn the fundamentals of this eco-friendly building method through hands-on practice under the guidance of expert instructor Scott Howard.
The catalan vault method uses thin bricks mortared together on end to form incredibly durable and gracile arched structures that are waterproof and stand the test of time. Also known Timbrel vaults, Guastavino vaults, or Mao Pla in Catalan meaning 'flat brick'. Students will learn the history of the technique, physics of thin shell structures, selecting materials, constructing the lightweight curve form, assembling bricks into the arc, and finishing the structure with a natural waterproof coating. No prior experience required.
See earthenhand.com for more information
Introduction to Natural Plasters
Oct 24 - 25
Otago, New Zealand
Together with Ben Eyres of Hiberna Modular, Verena Maederwill introduce clay and lime plasters at HempCentral near Wānaka.They cover theory, demonstrate the materials and techniques, and get you making your own samples.
See hempcentral.earth for more information
Floors for Adobe Structures
Nov. 9 - Dec. 20
Online
This course covers the fundamentals of installing common floor types used in adobe structures in New Mexico. We focus on high-mass floors which work well in passive solar adobe structures. We place a special emphasis on earthen floors.
See www.adobeinaction.org for more information.
Earth Building Association of New Zealand Conference
Nov. 13 - 15
Northland, New Zealand
Whether you're a homeowner dreaming of building with natural materials, an experienced practitioner, architect, engineer, builder, student or simply curious about earth construction, the EBANZ Conference is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest thinking and practice from across Aotearoa and beyond.
see earthbuilding.org for more information
International Straw Building Conference
Feb. 3 - 6
Nantes, France
See this for more information.
Ecovillage Tours 2026
Visit ecovillages around the world. See www.ecovillagetours.com
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