The Art of Natural Plasters: Clay & Lime Finishes
Tirth Tonasket, WAInstructors: Michael G. Smith, Athena Steen, Robert Kolden and Avani Leitz The Art of Natural Plasters workshop is an immersive learning experience that focuses on the use of traditional […]
4 day straw and cob immersion
SpiritWood Natural Building Victor Montana, Victor, MT4 Day Natural Building Immersion This four day workshop is the second half of our offered nine day workshop. Sign up for our full nine day course here and save […]
“Create Sacred Space” 10 day Cob Workshop
Grass Valley, CAIn this comprehensive 10 day workshop, you will learn all the basics of building a small cob cottage, by creating a 15' diameter round Cob sauna temple space , with […]
A Cob Sanctuary in Vila Franca do Campo, São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
Quinta das Flores Rua Outeiro dos Alamos Brancos, 14, Vila Franca do Campo, São Miguel, AzoresOUR HOSTESS Claudine and Ana at the annual Wine Festival on São Miguel, Azores Ana Henrique is a Portuguese, passionate woman living in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean […]
Introduction to Cob Workshop
This Cob House Greeneville, TNDates: July 10 – July 14, 2023 (YES. We are still having the workshop as scheduled.) Location: Greeneville, Tennessee Come and join us in beautiful eastern Tennessee for our next […]
Natural Plasters and Earthen Floors
Cob hill natural building school hughes springs, TXSought-after natural builder and artist Athena Steen will show you how to beautifully plaster your walls and floors with natural clays. Educator, designer, builder for over 28 years of strawbale, […]
Versaterra Weekend Intro to Earthen Building
Be the Change Project 2055 McCloud Avenue, Reno, NVBe the Change Project Reno, NV July 15-16, 2023 (Saturday & Sunday) Number of Students: up to 12 Cost: $320 ($280 for locals) Class Description Our two-day introductory workshop will […]
First Mini Complete Cob Build in only 9 days!!! A Cob Playhouse for the McCarall Family in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Casa Miguel 3624 Elder Mtn Rd, Chattanooga, TNHOST & LOCATION Lennie, Ellie, Jamie and Sean: a beautiful family! Hello everybody! I am Sean and Jamie (my wife), Lennox (3), Ellie (4 months) and Alfur (my […]
Natural Building Intensive
Wanosh Forest Gardens Willits, CAInstructors: Michael G. Smith, Avani Leitz, and Blair Phillips Want to build an earthen sauna? In this two-week course, get your hands muddy and leave with the skills to build […]
Natural Building Intensive (sauna build) with Michael G. Smith, Avani Leitz, and Blair Phillips
Wanosh Forest Gardens Willits, CAIn this two-week course, get your hands muddy and leave with the skills to build a small structure from the ground up. We will be building the foundation for a […]
Oakland, CA Cobin Workshop
Funky Turtle Ecovillage El Sobranto, CALearn to convert small sheds and wood frame structures into a backyard tiny home, animal housing or storage. We will be spending time at the Funky Turtle Ecovillage near Oakland, […]
Cob Oven Build
Be the Change Project 2055 McCloud Avenue, Reno, NVBuild it with Earth: The Cob Pizza Oven Complete Oven Build & Pizza Party Be the Change Project Urban Homestead Reno, NV July 22 & 23 (Saturday and Sunday) Number […]
35-Day MASTER Natural Building Workshop – Strawbale, PermaHome, Off-Grid
From July 31st to September 3rd we will start another 35-Day Natural Building MASTER Certificate Workshop in Powell River, Canada. This workshop will provide you an opportunity to get hands-on […]
Rocket Stove Series with Viva Hansen
Wanosh Forest Gardens Willits, CAThis 3-week workshop is designed to immerse participants in the world of rocket stoves. (you can take just one of the weeks) Taught by earth bender & stove expert Viva […]
Rocket Mass Heater Workshop
SpiritWood Natural Building Victor Montana, Victor, MTRocket Mass Heater Build In this one day workshop you will learn how to build a Rocket Mass Heater. Learn about the principals behind creating these high temperature, beautiful, and […]
Cob Oven & Benches at Quinta das Flores on São Miguel Island, Azores (Portugal)
Quinta das Flores Rua Outeiro dos Alamos Brancos, 14, Vila Franca do Campo, São Miguel, AzoresOUR HOSTESS Claudine and Ana at the annual Wine Festival on São Miguel, Azores Ana Henrique is a Portuguese, passionate woman living in the middle of the […]
Build a Regenerative Tiny Home and Furnishings
Tan Oak Park Laytonville, CaliforniaA five-day immersion in practical skills for developing a healthy reciprocal relationship between people and place. Imagine inhabiting the landscape in a way that simultaneously enhances the health and resilience […]
Earthen Floor Workshop
SpiritWood Natural Building Victor Montana, Victor, MTEarthen Floor Workshop In this one day workshop you will learn how to install an earthen floor, or "poured-adobe" floor from locally sourced materials. Learn about the materials, process and […]
A Complete Cob Bungalow in southern Tennessee (Pulaski, TN, USA)
Fairy Forest Pulaski, TNOUR HOSTESS Arrrriella trimming the wall in Casais, September 2022 nurse carpenter, go girl! Welcome fellow cob enthusiasts! My name is Ariella (the Ar is pronounced […]
Arts Of Mosaic and Stone with Teo Briseno
Wanosh Forest Gardens Willits, CAIn this week long course, learn from Teo Briseno, landscape choreographer of 30 years professional experience. Get your hands and body weight into this playful conversation with age old materials […]
