
The Earth Building Association of New Zealand (EBANZ) warmly invites you to our national conference, set in the heart of the Kāpiti Coast at the culturally rich Te Wānanga o Raukawa and the serene retreat centre of Forest Lakes.
This year’s theme, “Earth, Culture & Community,” brings together builders, designers, researchers, and earth-building enthusiasts to explore how traditional and contemporary earth construction methods are shaping resilient, sustainable futures in Aotearoa and beyond.
See earthbuilding.org for more information.
Join us for three days of hands-on learning, where we will delve into the beauty of cob and sculptural plasters.
See earthbuilding.org.nz for more information.
Grow & Tell is a casual, community-driven webinar series from the Bio-based Materials Collective designed to share the stories, insights, and momentum behind bio-based materials. With a relaxed, fireside chat vibe, Grow & Tell invites anyone to attend. Moderated by volunteers on the third Wednesday of the month, it’s a space to connect, inspire, and grow together.
See mass-group.zoom.us for more information.
The workshop is being led by experienced clay builders Darles Eaton and Chris McClellan aka Uncle Mud. We’ll review how we’ve prepped and shaped our wall planes, window jams, and edges to make the finish coat as successful as possible. We’ll learn how to tape and mask for a clean and precisely executed finish plaster, how to plaster the field as efficiently and proficiently as possible, as well as how to tackle the trickier parts. We’ll also cover troubleshooting for blending seams and differing application styles. This coat is all about texture and continuity, so we’ll employ strategic planning and time management for each wall to enable the best possible results.

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