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Rammed Earth Wall Building Workshops
July 14 - 18; 21 - 25
Carvoeira, Torres Vedras, Portugal

Learn to build high quality insulated rammed earth walls like a pro. You will learn:

• What tools and equipment are needed
  
• Material Selection
• Mix quality control
• Forming
• pneumatic and manual tamping
  
• Installation of electrical boxes and conduits
• Wall and sample testing
• Curing & sealing walls
• and much more...

Taught by Max Stadyk, an experienced RE builder with online support from Clifton Schooley ,another experienced rammed earth builder and designer.

For more info: www.rammedearth.info

Catalan Vault Workshop
July 19 - 20
Portland, Oregon

Discover the art of the traditional Catalan vault method, a centures-old technique that creates stunning, self-supporting structures using only bricks and mortar. In this immersive 2-day workshop, you'l learn the fundamentals of this eco-friendly building method through hands-on practice under the guidance of expert instructor Scott Howard.

For more information see www.earthenhand.com

High Desert Permaculture with Jerome Osentowski
July 26 - 27
Crestone, CO

Join us for a hands-on, two-day workshop focused on cultivating food forests, best practices for growing in a greenhouse, soil building and high-desert permaculture gardens. taught by Jerome Osentowski of Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute.

See www.crestoneenergyfair.org for more information

Deconstruction & Reuse Conference
August 4 - 5
Saint Paul, MN

Bridging the Reuse Gap: From Promise to Practice

See www.buildreuse.org for ore information.

Geodesic structure | Rammed earth | Wood working Workshop
Aug 4th - Aug 15th plus Early July: 3 online co-design sessions
Perafita, Portugal

Design and build shelters for the animals at the Meco Sanctuary, including a geodesic structure. You will work with stabilised rammed earth and contemporary carpentry on the other structures. You will also participate in the landscaping following agroforestry principles.

See criticalconcrete.com/ for more information.

Natural Plasters & Earthen Floors Workshop
August 8 - 10
Willits, California

• We have lined up a plethora of projects that give you a chance to do every part of both Earthen Floors and Plasters with out being limited by drying times that can inhibit your experience.

• You will get hands on experience and teacher insights on how to install an earthen floor, with lecture time including drainage considerations and capillary breaks, and hands on experience pouring both base floor as well as applying finish floor. Additionally we will be both oiling and applying secondary finish slip coat across different floors for you to get a full breadth of experience.

• You will get hands on experience and teacher insights into all facets of base coat and finish plasters. We will be using base coats to add hight to cob benches, and compete a rocket stove project. We will be adding finish plaster coats to several projects that are ready to receive them.

  For more information see wanosh.org

Cob Oven Workshop
August 9 - 10
Veronia, Oregon

Join us for a hand-on, immersive 2-Day Cob Oven Workshop where you'll learn the art of building a durable, efficient, and beautiful wood-fired cob oven from scratch! Guided by natural building / bioarchitect Scott Howard of Earthen Hand Natural Building, this workshop will take you through every step of the process - from foundation design to firing up your fist meal. No matter your age or abilities, this workshops is for you! It's a fun way to connect with like minds and get grounded in the adobe.

For more information see www.earthenhand.com

Earth Discovery Day
August 20
Brussels, Belgium

A series of hands-on manipulations will allow you to understand different earth construction techniques, and understand the importance of the density and humidity in earth. 

See bc-as.org for more information.

Focus - Rammed Earth
August 21
Brussels, Belgium

This workshop will introduce you to the world of Rammed Earth and Earth screed (Chappe Terre). From the conceptualisation to the mixture, execution and finishing.

See bc-as.org for more information.

Natural Plasters & Earthen Floors Workshop
August 22 - 24
Willits, California

• We have lined up a plethora of projects that give you a chance to do every part of both Earthen Floors and Plasters with out being limited by drying times that can inhibit your experience.

• You will get hands on experience and teacher insights on how to install an earthen floor, with lecture time including drainage considerations and capillary breaks, and hands on experience pouring both base floor as well as applying finish floor. Additionally we will be both oiling and applying secondary finish slip coat across different floors for you to get a full breadth of experience.

• You will get hands on experience and teacher insights into all facets of base coat and finish plasters. We will be using base coats to add hight to cob benches, and compete a rocket stove project. We will be adding finish plaster coats to several projects that are ready to receive them.

  For more information see wanosh.org

Earthen Plasters and Paints
August 23 - 24
Veronia, Oregon

In this 2-day workshop, Learn the sublime art of traditional clay plasters. Plus learn how to make and apply all-natural earthen paints. The end result is a super smooth, colorful, and sculptural wall limited only by your imagination! You'll come away with the skills to source, mix, and apply earthen plasters and paints. They can be applied to wide variety of walls, including drywall, wood, concrete, adobe, strawbale, and more.

For more information see www.earthenhand.com

DTY Tiny Home Workshop
August 28 - 31
Veronia, Oregon

This 4-day DIY Tiny Home class is for anyone considering building a tiny home. Don't let people tell you it can't be done! You can do it! By learning to build your own tiny home, you can save more than $30,000+ on labor alone. Plus we will save you countless hours in regards to understanding building codes, materials, tools, and techniques. We ensure a minimal, eco-friendly design that will operate with superior efficiency. Most importantly, you will have fun learning how to do it with other folks just like you! Whether you have no building experience or a ton, we will show you how to get it done right!

For more information see www.earthenhand.com

Summer School Building with Earth
September 8 - 12
Brussels, Belgium

This workshop will introduce you to the world of Clay Plasters either as a basecoat or a topcoat and Clay Paint as a surface finishing. 

See bc-as.org for more information.

Reciprocal Roof Construction
September 13
Portland, Oregon

The reciprocal roof design allows each rafter to rest on the next one in a continuous self-supporting whirl. It's an ingenious method that comes from the indigenous people of North America, and has gained immense popularity in natural building circles recently due to its efficiency and beauty.

For more information see www.earthenhand.com

Focus - Clay Plaster & Paint
September 26
Brussels, Belgium

A week-long workshop to go in detail on the potential of raw earth as a building material. Lectures, visits & hands-on ateliers.

See bc-as.org for more information.

13th International Hemp Building Symposium
Oct. 3 - 5
Morton, Minnesota, Sioux Indian Community

With a sharp focus on the innovative topic of building with industrial hemp, the IHBA Symposium will provide a unique platform for like-minded professionals and enthusiasts to come together and exchange their knowledge, experiences, and ideas.

• Science and Research
• Innovation
• Sustainability
• Building Materials & Construction
• Farming Equipment
• Technology
• Research & Development

See internationalhempbuilding.org for more information.

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