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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cob Construction
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Cob\n\n\nIn this one day workshop you will learn the fundamentals of building with cob. \nThis hands on class is located at SpiritWood Natural Building in Victor\, MT. Attendees will join us to construct a cob garden wall.  \n​ \nLearn the basics of cob construction; the materials and techniques used to build anything from garden walls to houses. Participants will also receive a tour of four completed structures; a balecob home\, guest house\, strawbale workshop\, and cob chicken coop. These structures use Rocket Mass Heaters (batch and J-style) for winter heat\, have finished earthen floors\, and many other natural elements for discussion. Learn how you can build a home for less than a year of rent and still be comfortable and warm. \n​ \nDuring this class you will learn to mix cob with your feet and apply with your hands. Dress for getting a bit muddy! \n​ \nPlease bring a lunch for yourself\, but feel free to join in community as we cook pizzas in our wood fired pizza oven for dinner for anyone wishing to stay after the class! \n​ \nDate: Sunday\, May 17 \nMax attendance: 12 \nTime: 10:30am-5pm (pizzas from 5:30-8pm) \nLocation: SpiritWood Natural Building\, Victor MT \nCOST:  $150 (5% discount for groups) \n​ \n​
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/introduction-to-cob-construction/
LOCATION:BC
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SUMMARY:A Complete Introduction to Natural Building (Cob\, Wattle and Daub\, and Natural Plasters)
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience our natural building oasis\, agroecology farm\, and ecotourism project in the cloud forests of El Salvador´s highest mountain range! Our next natural building workshop is planned for November 16th to November 23rd\, 2025.\n\nThis workshop is being hosted by the Nubes del Pital (Clouds of El Pital) agroecology farm and ecotourism project. Over the past ten years\, we have collectively built 15 different cob houses\, restaurants\, and cabins to host tourists in the beautiful El Trifinio Biosphere on the slopes of El Salvador´s highest mountain. The nearby cloud forest offers a beautiful site to learn about natural building techniques\, permaculture\, agroecology\, and sustainable living. Besides participating in the actual building workshop\, you will also be staying on a beautiful permaculture farm offering the opportunity to learn about regenerative homesteading\, organic farming\, and different ways to integrate earthen structures into the landscape.\n\nDuring this workshop\, we will be building a new cob wattle and daub restaurant in a food forest and ecotourism project\, including a cob pizza oven.  The workshop site is surrounded by a beautiful pine and cedar forest\, along with coffee\, avocado\, and other fruit trees. Participants will have the opportunity to experience and learn about all aspects of the building process\, from rubble trenches and rock foundations\, building cob\, wattle and daub\, and cordwood walls\, timber framing\, installing doors and windows\, incorporating recycled materials/bottles into the structure\, plastering\, natural clay-based paints\, and more.\n\nThis workshop also offers you the opportunity to see\, experience\, and live in several different naturally built structures on our farm. Besides staying in beautifully furnished cob and timber-framed cabins with fantastic views of El Salvador´s highest mountain\, you will also have plenty of hands-on experience to learn a wide variety of natural building techniques.\n\nThe six full-day workshop costs $650 USD per person\, and includes:\n\n• 7 nights of lodging in private cob/wood cabins (check out the AirBnb links below to see where you´ll be staying)• 3 locally-harvested meals a day• All the coffee\, tea\, and water you can drink• Local transportation from the cabins where you will be staying to the build site on the coffee farm.• The workshop learning experience• Several free e-books on cob and natural building• A half-day hiking trip to visit the mystical cloud forest of El Pital• We will also be visiting different cob and wood homes that have been built in our community to learn how natural building positively impacts local communities.\n\nFor more information or to sign up and secure your place (we have a maximum of 15 participants for our workshops) you can send us an email at: tobiasroberts20@hotmail.com\, or contact us via Whatsapp at +503 7952-9979\n\nAgain\, we have a maximum of 15 spots available for this workshop\, so contact us today with any questions you might have!\n\nAirBnb links for cabins where you will be lodged during the workshop:\n\nEl Trigal: https://es.airbnb.com/rooms/21275949…Rosa de Montaña: https://es.airbnb.com/rooms/21276181…El Colibrí: https://es.airbnb.com/rooms/21239316…La Libélula: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/857860869520040145?guests=1…El Roble: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/682837356124333465?guests=1…El Abeto: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/683176565394719587?guests=1…
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/a-complete-introduction-to-natural-building-cob-wattle-and-daub-and-natural-plasters-2/
LOCATION:Clouds of El Pital Eco-Tourism Cooperative\, El Pital Mountain\, San Ignacio\, Chalatenango\, 503\, El Salvador
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SUMMARY:Bioconstruction Natural Building Techniques Workshop SW Louisiana
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Phase 2 of our Bioconstruction Workshop series November 15 – 23\, 2025. \nPlease register HERE \nDescription:  9 days  on a 24-acre 68-animal Farm and Nature Sanctuary as we learn bioconstruction techniques\, material science\, and alternative ways of building together. \nWhat you learn: \n\nBasics of mixing & installing cob\, light clay straw\, and bousillage\nMixing and applying earth-based and lime-based finishing plasters\nMaking and installing bottle bricks\nBenefits of clay walls and material science\nBasics of building envelope construction\nHands on building experience\nMaterial sources and circularity\nMaterial carbon embodiment and decarbonization tactics\n\nProject: With Habitat Recovery Project\, we are creating a hexagonal Earth Church as a spiritual beacon. We will be expanding upon the structure that was built in our Phase 1 Bioconstruction Workshop. \nThis course is for you if… you want a holistic perspective on alternative building techniques and processes \nWhat’s Included:\n✓ hands-on experience in various bioconstruction techniques\n✓ hands-on education in tool use and maintenance including lumber mill\n✓ one-on-one guidance from experienced female builders\n✓ presentations for local environmentally-rooted community members\n✓ three meals a day\n✓ free tent camping onsite\n✓ Internet access \nHabitat Recovery Project  \nSnow White Sanctuary\nVinton\, LA\, 70668 \nFAQs \nLodging in Vinton \n– AirBNB Glamping tents available onsite https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/46553986\n– Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino\n– Cobblestone Inn \nClosest Airports \n– Lake Charles\, Louisiana (30 min\, we can provide pickup)\n– Houston\, TX (2 hours drive\, can take a FLIX bus to Beaumont or Lake Charles for pickup)\n– New Orleans (4 hours drive\, can go to Mardi Gras and take a FLIX bus to Lake Charles for pickup) \nLunch & Water: Provided on site \nAvailable the farm: \nFarm Fresh Eggs\, Gulf Coast Shrimp & Oysters straight off the boat\, Small outdoor stove available\, Animal Experiences\, Goats\, Horses\, Pigs\, Bees and more! \nThere’s a few nearby restaurants in our town of Vinton for close and affordable meals. If you’re a foodie it’s worth driving out of town to experience the exquisite food Louisiana is known for. \nIn Vinton:\nAmazing Sausages\nJenn’s Southern Kitchen\nRestaurants at Delta Downs Racetrack\nArby’s Fast Food \nOrange\, TX Options:\nOlde Orange Cafe\nThe Hut BBQ\nBarry’s Greek Grill\nMi Casa Mexican\nTia Juanita’s \nSulphur:\nVillage Coffee House\nJoe’s Italian Pizzeria\nEl Tapatio Mexican \nLake Charles:\nCoffee:30\nRestaurant Calla\n121 Bistro\nPujo St Cafe \n+ so many more! \nHighly recommended nearby attractions to check out (and they’re FREE!): \n-Shangri La Botanical Garden\n-Stark Museum of Art\n-Delta Downs Racetrack \nAlso help plan your visit to SWLA with this resource:\nhttps://www.visitlakecharles.org
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/bioconstruction-ii/
LOCATION:Snow White Sanctuary\, 1636 Arledge Road\, Vinton\, LA\, 70668\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intro to Cob and Straw Workshop – East Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:Dates: October 13 – October 17\, 2025 (YES. We are still having the workshop as scheduled.)\n \nLocation: Greeneville\, Tennessee\n \nCome and join us in beautiful eastern Tennessee for our next Introduction to Cob and Straw Workshop! We will be constructing both a cob building and a straw-clay building. This workshop is perfect for beginners and experts alike! You will get the expert knowledge to build with cob and straw! Either for small-scale structures or large-scale projects like homes and buildings. \n \nThis workshop is a great experience to learn how to build with cob and straw\, and to get a broad learning overview of natural building techniques. You will get a solid foundation in natural building fundamentals. You will learn the advantages of high thermal mass cob versus high insulation straw materials. We will be constructing the walls on a new cob building and a straw-clay building\, mixing and applying lime plaster\, and studying Natural Building together each day. You will also get to see living examples on-site of a completed cob building and straw-clay building. These are excellent examples that you can learn a lot from! After this workshop\, you will have the basic experience and confidence to design and build your own cob and straw constructions or buildings. \n \nHands-On Work Topics: \n– How to make cob (learn how to make cob with the tarp method and with machinery) \n– How to build cob walls using traditional hand-sculpting and using innovative slipforms (learn all the great advantages of building cob walls with forms) \n– How to make straw-clay (also known as light-straw-clay) \n– How to build highly insulating straw-clay walls (learn how to frame and pack the walls) \n– Selecting and testing soils for cob and straw-clay (learn several ways to test your soil composition) \n– Lime Plaster Finishing (learn how to mix and apply lime plaster finishes to your walls) \n– Creating window and door frames in cob walls (learn how to install frames into cob walls) \n  \nClassroom and Discussion Topics: \n– Site selection and design (includes Passive Solar design principles) \n– Materials and tools (covers traditional and modern cob building toolset and materials) \n– Building Solid Foundations (learn all about constructing proper building foundations) \n– Building codes and how to successfully get building permits for cob homes and straw homes. \n– Best practices for building a healthy\, non-toxic home. \n– Basic Electrical and Plumbing integration for cob homes and straw homes \n– Installing windows and doors \n– Roofing and Bond Beams. Proper roof ventilation practices! \n– Natural plasters and finishes (Vapor Permeable / “Breathable” finishes) \n– Overview of all Natural Building materials\, and how to hybridize them! \n \nThis workshop is a unique experience for people to learn about building cob homes and light-straw-clay homes\, and to get an overview of Natural Building. Not only are there plenty of hands-on lessons to learn from\, but we will also have ample discussion and informal classroom time. Most cob workshops and strawbale workshops don’t cover this many topics. But here\, you will learn all the core lessons needed to start building from this one workshop! \nPlus – there will be many hours of discussions about building cob homes and natural building throughout the workshop. Its a great way to get your questions answered and brainstorm your building ideas! \n \nThe workshop will be held at a private property in Greeneville\, Tennessee. \nEach day will begin at 9:00 AM\, and the days will include hands-on building\, classroom sessions\, discussions\, and learning activities related to cob\, straw\, and natural building topics. We will break for lunch between 12:00 to 1:00 PM\, and we will complete each day at around 4:00 PM. They will be full-packed days! Worth your every penny! \nTeacher \n \nThe workshop will be taught by Alex Sumerall\, an east coast Earth Building Mason who has a focus on creating earthen structures that are healthy\, aesthetically pleasing\, and functional for modern life. He is the owner of This Cob House\, which is dedicated to teaching people about cob and earthen building techniques. Alex has been practicing earthen building since 2011. He graduated from the Aprovecho School of Natural Building in 2013 in Cottage Grove\, Oregon\, and continues to teach\, present\, consult\, and construct. \n  \nAlpaca Farm Tour! \nAs an added bonus to the workshop\, we also offer a free alpaca farm tour at my neighbor’s Two Roots Farm. They have over 50 friendly alpacas\, alpaca infrastructure\, and a gift shop! We usually go on this tour Wednesday after class. \n \nListen to the great things that our workshop participants are saying! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The cob workshop was a life-changing experience. I learned a lot about natural building\, not only from Alex’s instruction\, experience and demonstrations\, but from interacting with people from different backgrounds who were a great source of collective knowledge. The hands-on experience was priceless!” \n\n\nTony Romo\, Texas \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Cob Building Workshop was a great investment of my time! It was well organized\, extremely inspiring\, and FUN! Alex was able to explain construction basics to neophytes like me\, yet he could also answer the complex questions asked by the more experienced workshop attendees. I can’t wait until the next workshop!” \n\n\nMarybeth Babos\, Tennessee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“We thoroughly enjoyed and benefited tremendously from our Building With Cob workshop experience with you. Workshops that are fun\, informative and full of practical application and guidance through hands-on experiential learning like this are a real joy. \nAs an instructor we found you to be knowledgeable\, well organized and flexible addressing the needs and questions that came up.  We appreciated your careful considered responses to every one of the many and varied questions our group threw your way.  And the pace and mix of lecture and activity was just right for us. \nThank you Alex for a workshop that did all you said it would do\, and more!” \n\n\nWes Shattuck\, New Hampshire \n\n\n\n\n \nLodging \nThere are two options for lodging: free camping on site\, or making reservations at one of the local hotels or AirBnBs. Hotels are available in the neighboring towns of Greeneville\, Newport\, Parrottsville\, and Hot Springs. \nNearby is the Briggs Brother’s Ranch in Parrottsville\, TN (highly recommended)\, and the Hot Springs Resort in Hot Springs\, North Caolina. \nCampers will have access to a private portable toilet and a private outdoor shower. \nThe workshop location has running water available\, and an electrical hookup to charge phones and small devices. \n \nFood \nMeals will not be included in this workshop so participants will need to provide their own food and drinks. There are several local restaurants and grocery stores nearby the workshop site. We even have an amazing corner-store within a walkable distance from the workshop site! \nEach student is responsible for their own meal preparation. An hour for lunch is provided\, allowing adequate time for food\, a quick nap\, or trip into town. There is no official kitchen on site yet. Coolers are welcome and encouraged! \nRecreation & Surroundings \nGreeneville is located near the edge of the Appalachian Mountains in eastern Tennessee. It is a beautiful area\, and there are many scenic places to visit nearby. You can also travel to places like Gatlinburg\, TN or Asheville\, NC within a one hour driving time from the workshop site. \nFamily & Group 10% Discounts \nAsk about the 10% discount. We encourage group & family activities because it enhances learning among your support group. Email me at alex@thiscobhouse.com for custom group/family invoice. \nTeens accompanying a parent/guardian are half price. Children under 13 accompanying a parent/guardian are free. \nChildren/young people of any age are welcome to join in and learn. Please be aware that some areas are under construction\, as is the purpose of this workshop\, but it is generally child-safe. \nPlease email me to register with the group/family discount. For normal registration\, please sign up below.\n \nIf you have any other questions about the workshop\, please feel free to email me at alex@thiscobhouse.com \nClick here to register: https://www.thiscobhouse.com/intro-to-cob-and-straw-workshop-tennessee-october-2025/ \nPrice: $499
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/intro-to-cob-and-straw-workshop-east-tennessee-6/
LOCATION:Greeneville\, Tennessee\, Greeneville\, TN\, 37743\, United States
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SUMMARY:🏡 Reciprocal Green Roof: Structure\, Geometry\, and Living Roof Design
DESCRIPTION:🏡 Reciprocal Green Roof: Structure\, Geometry\, and Living Roof Design📅 October 12–16 (5 days)💰 $580 \nCurious about building a self-supporting roof system that’s both elegant and engineered to last? \nJoin us for this hands-on deep dive into reciprocal green roofs\, led by the talented Josh and Sarah of Clay Sand & Soul\, skilled natural builders known for their thoughtful design\, precise joinery\, and living roof expertise. \nWe’ll focus on the math\, mechanics\, and materials behind reciprocal roofs: spiral-framed structures celebrated for their strength\, symmetry\, and ability to support living systems. \nWhether you’re dreaming of a garden pavilion\, ceremony space\, or green-roofed retreat\, this workshop will give you the confidence and skill to build it right. \nWhat we’ll cover:\n\n\nReciprocal roof geometry and load-bearing calculations \n\n\nTimber selection\, angle cuts\, and center joinment \n\n\nFraming on cob and cordwood wall systems \n\n\nTension distribution and structural stability \n\n\nLayering systems for green roofs: waterproofing\, drainage\, insulation\, and soil \n\n\nIntro to roof planting and long-term maintenance \n\n\nYou’ll walk away with a full understanding of how to engineer\, frame\, and finish a reciprocal roof that’s both functional and stunning. \n\nThis workshop is part of our Fall Earthbuilding Series at Talking Water Nature Retreat\, a family-run gathering space on Suck Creek Mountain in Chattanooga\, TN. Together\, we’re building a bluff-top amphitheater using only natural and repurposed materials—this roof will be its crown. \n🌿 Pricing includes: \n\n\nAll tools and materials \n\n\nDaily breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and drinks \n\n\nOne homemade\, healthy group dinner \n\n\n💸 Discounts available: \n\n\n10% off for group sign-ups \n\n\n15% off for attending multiple workshops \n\n\n🏕️ On-site camping: $20 per tent🏡 Discounted cabin rentals available (limited availability) \n📩 Email: Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com🔗 Sign-up & workshop info: talkingwatertn.com📍 Suck Creek Mountain – Chattanooga\, TN (15 mins from downtown\, next to Prentice Cooper State Forest)🔗 Facebook share link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1dgCprih/ \n\n🛠️ Fall 2025 Earthbuilding Workshop Series at Talking Water\nEach workshop is a hands-on\, focused session. Join just one or come for the whole journey! \n🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone FoundationsFor drainage & erosion control📅 August 25–28 (4 days)💰 $480 \n🪞 Bottle-Log WindowsFor beauty & light diffusion📅 August 30–31 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🪵 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls📅 September 13–14 or September 20–21 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls📅 September 5–14 (10 days)💰 $815 \n🪷 Natural PlastersBreathable\, weather-ready finishes📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \n🏡 Reciprocal Green RoofThermal mass & elegant structure📅 October 12–16 (5 days)💰 $580
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/%f0%9f%8f%a1-reciprocal-green-roof-structure-geometry-and-living-roof-design/
LOCATION:Talking Water Nature Retreat\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Clay and Lime Plaster Over Hempcrete
DESCRIPTION:✨ Join Us for a Natural Plaster Workshop in Parkdale\, OR! ✨ \nWe’re excited to announce the first session in our two-part natural plaster workshop series happening October 6th–10th at a beautiful 2\,000 SF hemp-lime home\, the first permitted of its kind in Hood River County. \nThis hands-on workshop will focus on applying the base coats of clay and lime plaster: the essential foundation for achieving durable\, flat\, and beathable walls that set the stage for refined finish coats in spring 2026. Led by internationally recognized plaster specialist James Henderson\, participants will learn mixing\, application\, and leveling techniques while exploring how natural plasters integrate beautifully with hemp-lime construction to create healthy interiors. \n👉 Cost / Compensation:\n• Beginners (limited experience): $600\n• Moderate experience (1–2 years): Free\n• Experienced plasterers (2+ years): Compensated based on skill level\n• Experience level and cost/compensation will be determined after a brief call. \n✨ Bonus: Register for this workshop and get 70% off the second workshop (spring 2026 finish coat session).\nProject designer John Hutton of Next Genesis Design will be on-site to answer questions about hempcrete\, design\, and building systems. \n📌 Spots are limited: reserve yours today!
🔗 Register & learn more: https://www.nextgenesisdesign.com/plaster-workshop-info
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/clay-and-lime-plaster-over-hempcrete/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250926T090000
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SUMMARY:Cob Oven Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a great introduction to natural building materials and methods. We will build a wood-fired cob bread/pizza oven from start to finish. Students will build the stone foundation\, firebrick hearth\, cob structure\, and finish the oven with earthen plasters. We will also build an attached straw bale and cob wall and a cast in place concrete countertop. You will learn the skills to go home and build your own oven\, as well as take on other building projects with natural materials! The class is very hands-on but there will be time for focused discussions/presentations on a range of natural building topics. \n  \nWhat to expect:  \nOur days will be spent engaged in hands-on building and learning with natural materials. Expect a rich weekend of natural and community building with the group. We’ll work\, learn\, eat\, and relax with each other in a positive\, hard-working\, fun atmosphere. Conversation on natural building will provide constant background chatter throughout the weekend. Evenings are typically unscheduled so folks have time to enjoy the site\, explore nearby towns\, or relax around the fire. \nWe will make time for a few focused discussions on related natural building subjects such as straw-bale construction\, passive solar design\, wood framing\, roofing\, permits and codes\, and more. Michael may give an interesting slideshow presentation. \n  \nThe Site:  \nOur site is the Mones homestead\, a beautiful rural property with opportunities for hiking and exploring in the fields and woods. The property includes a house with toilet and shower facilities\, a fire pit gathering area\, and abundant camping space. The address will be provided upon registration. \n  \nMeals/Food preferences:  \nWe will serve meals from lunch on Friday through lunch on Sunday\, cooked on-site by staff. The food will be healthy and filling cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options on request. Many of the ingredients will be sourced from local farms. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration. \n  \nSchedule:  \nThe workshop will begin at 9am on Saturday the 26th. We will break for lunch around 1pm and work again until 5pm. The evening is informal and unscheduled\, although a campfire hang-out will be available. Breakfast will be served at 8am with the workshop to follow. Camping participants may arrive Thursday evening to set up camp\, but no meals will be provided until lunch Saturday. \nInstructor:  \nMichael McDonough is a Troy\, NY based building contractor\, designer\, and educator. His work can be found at the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science\, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival\, Oxmoor Farm\, and a number of happy homesteads around the east coast and upstate NY. He has taught over 20 natural building workshops. \n  \nWhat to bring:  \n* Camping equipment including tent\, sleeping bag\, flashlight \n* Work clothes and shoes. Slip on/off shoes are recommended\, such as crocks\, sandals\, etc. \n* Work gloves \n* Sunscreen\, bug spray\, hat\, water bottle\, rain gear \n* Notebook\, building plans or sketches to discuss \n  \nTo Register:  \nTuition is $550 and includes the camping fee\, workshop experience\, and all meals. There is an early enrollment discount. If tuition is paid in full before September 5th\, Tuition is $490. \n  \nPlease contact Michael via email\, text\, or phone call if you’d like to register. We accept paypal\, venmo\, cash\, or checks. \n  \nYou may register via paypal by sending the tuition to michael@risingearthbuilding.com \nOr venmo at @Michael-McDonough-140 \n  \nOr mail your tuition cash/check to the address below and we will confirm your registration via email. \n  \nRising Earth Natural Building \n403 3rd St. \nTroy\, NY 12180 \nCall or email with questions:  \n(518) 217 5592 \nmichael@risingearthbuilding.com
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/cob-oven-workshop-2/
LOCATION:BC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rising%20Earth%20Natural%20Building":MAILTO:risingearthbuilding@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
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UID:9896-1758672000-1759103999@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:🪷 Natural Plaster - Clay & Lime Finishes for Earth Walls
DESCRIPTION:🪷 Natural Plaster – Clay & Lime Finishes for Earth Walls📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \nReady to turn raw earth walls into polished works of art? \nThis hands-on workshop will teach you to create breathable\, durable\, and beautiful finishes using natural materials like clay\, lime\, sand\, straw\, and pigments. Whether you’re going for sleek and subtle or sculptural and expressive\, you’ll learn how to apply functional\, artistic plasters for cob\, cordwood\, or hybrid structures. \nWhat we’ll cover:\n\n\nMixing clay\, sand\, straw\, and natural pigments \n\n\nBase coats\, finish layers\, and prepping different surfaces \n\n\nBurnishing\, tooling\, and adding texture \n\n\nIntro to lime plasters for weather resistance \n\n\nSculpting\, patching\, and blending repairs \n\n\nNo prior experience needed – we’ll guide you from the trowel up! \n\nThis workshop is part of our Fall Earthbuilding Series at Talking Water Nature Retreat\, a family-run gathering place on Suck Creek Mountain in Chattanooga\, TN\, where we’re building a bluff-top amphitheater using all natural and repurposed materials. \n🌿 Pricing includes: \n\n\nAll tools and materials \n\n\nDaily breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and drinks \n\n\nOne homemade\, healthy group dinner \n\n\n💸 Discounts available: \n\n\n10% off for group sign-ups \n\n\n15% off for attending multiple workshops \n\n\n🏕️ Camping available for $20 per tent🏡 Discounted cabin rentals (limited availability) \n📩 Email: Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com🔗 Sign-up & full workshop details: talkingwatertn.com📍 Suck Creek Mountain – Chattanooga\, TN (15 mins from downtown\, next to Prentice Cooper State Forest)🔗 Facebook share link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1dgCprih/ \n\n🛠️ Fall 2025 Earthbuilding Workshop Series at Talking Water\nEach workshop is a hands-on\, focused session. Join just one—or come for the whole journey. \n🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone FoundationsFor drainage & erosion control📅 August 25–28 (4 days)💰 $480 \n🪞 Bottle-Log WindowsFor beauty & light diffusion📅 August 30–31 (2 days)💰 $315 \n📐 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls📅 September 13–14 or September 20–21 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls📅 September 5–14 (10 days)💰 $815 \n🪷 Natural PlastersBreathable\, weather-ready finishes📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \n🏡 Reciprocal Green RoofThermal mass & elegant structure📅 October 12–16 (5 days)💰 $580
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/%f0%9f%aa%b7-natural-plaster-clay-lime-finishes-for-earth-walls/
LOCATION:Talking Water Nature Retreat\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bobbie%20Such":MAILTO:Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20241025T213402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T213402Z
UID:9513-1758384000-1759248000@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:10 day natural building techniques
DESCRIPTION:This action-packed\, hands-on/feet-on workshop is for adults and youth ages 12+ accompanied by parents who intend to build their own cob home! Test your grit during 10 days at Cob Hill Natural Building School\, as Cat Taylor teaches the techniques and skills from the foundation to the roofing system. We will learn about various building styles: cob; bale cob; palletable cob. We will also cover many other natural building concepts like: site placement and preparation; dig a rubble trench; stack a stone stem wall; tamp subfloors; set windows; build up our walls and of course cob\, cob\, cob! Hands on experience covering soil testing\, foundations\, dig a rubble trench\, pier and beam\, stack a stone stem wall (dry stacking)\, cob building\, bale cob\, palletable cob\, timber framing\, windows and doors\, roof designs\, living roofs\, roof sheathing\, tree felling\, log peeling\, log milling (saw mill)\, Shou Sugi Ban(Japanese art of waterproofing wood). \nPrimitive tent camping sites are available near the build including access to hot showers\, plus 3 plant-based meals a day are included in your tuition! You will need to bring your own camping gear. (See FAQ section of naturalbuildingorg.com) Prospective attendees\, please be advised that we are unable to accommodate guests\, unregistered children under 12 or pets on site for the duration of the workshop; however\, there are nearby lodging options available for them including Daingerfield State Park\, as well as two boarding options within 30 minutes of Cob Hill. $1165 tuition includes a $200 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot. Only if NaturalBuildingOrg has to cancel the workshop for some unforeseen reason will this deposit be refundable. Save $100 automatically if your registration includes two or more people. Active duty military personnel and honorably discharged veterans with valid ID or DD214 may select the appropriate tuition tier to receive 20% off\, and eligible Cob Hill Lifetime of Learning (L.o.L.)
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/10-day-natural-building-techniques-2/
LOCATION:Cob hill natural building school\, hughes springs\, TX\, 75656\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250805T185525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T190045Z
UID:9906-1758326400-1758499199@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:🪵 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls – Strong\, Simple\, and Beautiful\, 2nd weekend
DESCRIPTION:🪵 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls – Strong\, Simple\, and Beautiful📅 September 20-21 (2 days)💰 $315 \nReady to stack wood and mortar into something that stands for generations? \nIn this hands-on workshop\, we’ll teach you how to build load-bearing cordwood walls that are structurally sound\, weather-conscious\, and full of natural charm. Whether you’re building a full structure or a garden wall\, you’ll walk away with the know-how to do it right. \nThis method is approachable\, sturdy\, and perfect for cabins\, saunas\, studios\, or integrating with cob and timber frames. \nWhat we’ll cover:\n\n\nSite prep and base layer setup \n\n\nMortar mixing and ratio basics \n\n\nLog selection\, trimming\, and stacking \n\n\nKey techniques for leveling\, spacing\, and alignment \n\n\nLoad-bearing integration and buttress reinforcement \n\n\nManaging shrinkage\, air gaps\, and water flow \n\n\nWe’ll be working on a real build\, using local\, repurposed cedar and hardwoods—learning the small details that make cordwood walls beautiful and strong. \n\nThis workshop is part of our Fall Earthbuilding Series at Talking Water Nature Retreat\, our family-run forest retreat on Suck Creek Mountain in Chattanooga\, TN. We’re building a bluff-top amphitheater using all natural and repurposed materials\, and this is one of the central elements. \n🌿 Pricing includes: \n\n\nAll tools and materials \n\n\nDaily breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and drinks \n\n\nOne homemade\, healthy group dinner \n\n\n💸 Discounts available: \n\n\n10% off for group sign-ups \n\n\n15% off for attending multiple workshops \n\n\n🏕️ On-site camping: $20 per tent🏡 Discounted cabin rentals available (limited availability) \n📩 Email: Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com🔗 Sign-up & workshop info: talkingwatertn.com📍 Suck Creek Mountain – Chattanooga\, TN (15 mins from downtown\, next to Prentice Cooper State Forest)🔗 Facebook share link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1dgCprih/ \n\n🛠️ Fall 2025 Earthbuilding Workshop Series at Talking Water\nEach workshop is a hands-on\, focused session. Join just one—or come for the whole journey. \n🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone FoundationsFor drainage & erosion control📅 August 25–28 (4 days)💰 $480 \n🪞 Bottle-Log WindowsFor beauty & light diffusion📅 August 30–31 (2 days)💰 $315 \n📐 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls📅 September 13–14 or September 20–21 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls📅 September 5–14 (10 days)💰 $815 \n🪷 Natural PlastersBreathable\, weather-ready finishes📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \n🏡 Reciprocal Green RoofThermal mass & elegant structure📅 October 12–16 (5 days)💰 $580
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/%f0%9f%aa%b5-load-bearing-cordwood-walls-strong-simple-and-beautiful-2nd-weekend/
LOCATION:Talking Water Nature Retreat\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bobbie%20Such":MAILTO:Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250712T171557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T171557Z
UID:9864-1758240000-1758499199@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:Clay Plasters\, Paints\, and Sculpting
DESCRIPTION:Clay Plasters\, Paints and Sculpting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNumber of Students: 10 \nCost: $400 (includes all meals and camping) \n​Overview of the Three-Day Weekend  \nThis is a hands-on class designed to get you comfortable with basic clay plasters so you can take on projects in your conventional home\, a natural building\, or for art projects. You’ll learn how to source\, mix\, make\, and properly apply base and finish coat plasters from local/native sources as well as purchased materials including fine clays and pigments. We’ll also make and use clay paints and lime/clay plasters and use special mixes to make sculptural and decorative elements on the recently completed sauna. \nAbout the Site \nRosewater Ranch sits on 130 acres of high desert steppe and coniferous forest 30 minutes north of Reno\, NV. It features permacultured grounds\, organic gardens\, dairy goats\, a mushroom business\, a small community of residents\, Prema Farm\, a new earthen sauna we built in July\, and a cob cabin from our 2021 workshop. The property borders expansive national forest with miles of trails and offers stunning vistas and sunsets. \nLodging and Food \nCampsites\, van and RV sites are available at the site and are included with the workshop. Guests are welcome to arrive during the afternoon of Thursday\, September 18th. Class ends the afternoon of Sunday\, September 21st. Hot showers are on-site. \nDelicious home-cooked meals\, coffee and tea are provided and will be vegetarian with occasional meat options. \nThe Daily Schedule \nWe are aware that students make a big investment in a workshop like this. We honor your time and do the best we can to share our knowledge and experience. Expect long days with lots of building and learning. On some evenings we will show slides and films featuring our previous projects and that of other people and cultures. Believe it or not\, we also still like to make time for a campfire and some music. We always strive to make the workshop itself a comfortable\, memorable and fun experience. \nWe start Friday Morning\, September 19th with breakfast at 7:30\, and end with lunch on Sunday\, September 21st. \n7:30 breakfast \n8:30 plaster session 1 \n1:00 lunch \n2:30-6:00 plaster session two\, lectures\, discussion \n7:00 Dinner \n8:00 lectures/slideshows/campfire/free time \nInstructors \nLead instructor Kyle Isacksen has been building with earth since 2010 and teaching natural building since 2011 with House Alive and the Be the Change Project. Kyle has a background in construction\, teaching\, and simple living.  He’s worked as a framer\, carpenter\, and commercial roofer and recently finished building a “green” conventional house in his neighborhood in Reno. He was a science teacher for 7 years\, is a frequent speaker on sustainable living\, and is a contributing writer for Mother Earth News magazine and blog. Kyle enjoys basketball\, hiking\, reading\, and martial arts. \nKaty Chandler is the co-founder of the Be the Change Project and has lived in and worked with natural building materials for many years. She is a prolific gardener\, certified permaculture designer with over 12 years of hands-on implementation\, urban garlic farmer\, and math teacher.  She loves to dance\, laugh\, and pore over seed catalogs while cozied up to the wood stove on long winter nights. Kyle and Katy also have two teenage sons. \nRegistration\, Payment\, & Refunds  \nThis workshop requires a $150 payment to reserve your spot. Once a payment is made\, Kyle will reach out to you\, welcome you to the course\, and get you in the email loop with all the details. \nGo here to pay with Venmo or send a check for $150 made out to “Cobitat” and mailed to 2055 McCloud Avenue\, Reno\, NV 89512. \nPayment is refundable until 2 weeks before the start of the class. If you cancel with less than two weeks before the start of the class and your spot can be filled\, we will issue a full refund. If it can’t be filled\, we’ll issue a partial refund or put your payment towards a future workshop.
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/clay-plasters-paints-and-sculpting/
LOCATION:Rosewater Ranch\, 30 minutes north of Reno\, Nevada\, Reno\, CA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cobitat":MAILTO:cobitat@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250619T154137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T154255Z
UID:9845-1757894400-1758326399@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Cob and Straw Workshop – East Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:Dates: September 15 – September 19\, 2025 (YES. We are still having the workshop as scheduled.)\n \nLocation: Greeneville\, Tennessee\n \nCome and join us in beautiful eastern Tennessee for our next Introduction to Cob and Straw Workshop! We will be constructing both a cob building and a straw-clay building. This workshop is perfect for beginners and experts alike! You will get the expert knowledge to build with cob and straw! Either for small-scale structures or large-scale projects like homes and buildings. \n \nThis workshop is a great experience to learn how to build with cob and straw\, and to get a broad learning overview of natural building techniques. You will get a solid foundation in natural building fundamentals. You will learn the advantages of high thermal mass cob versus high insulation straw materials. We will be constructing the walls on a new cob building and a straw-clay building\, mixing and applying lime plaster\, and studying Natural Building together each day. You will also get to see living examples on-site of a completed cob building and straw-clay building. These are excellent examples that you can learn a lot from! After this workshop\, you will have the basic experience and confidence to design and build your own cob and straw constructions or buildings. \n \nHands-On Work Topics: \n– How to make cob (learn how to make cob with the tarp method and with machinery) \n– How to build cob walls using traditional hand-sculpting and using innovative slipforms (learn all the great advantages of building cob walls with forms) \n– How to make straw-clay (also known as light-straw-clay) \n– How to build highly insulating straw-clay walls (learn how to frame and pack the walls) \n– Selecting and testing soils for cob and straw-clay (learn several ways to test your soil composition) \n– Lime Plaster Finishing (learn how to mix and apply lime plaster finishes to your walls) \n– Creating window and door frames in cob walls (learn how to install frames into cob walls) \n  \nClassroom and Discussion Topics: \n– Site selection and design (includes Passive Solar design principles) \n– Materials and tools (covers traditional and modern cob building toolset and materials) \n– Building Solid Foundations (learn all about constructing proper building foundations) \n– Building codes and how to successfully get building permits for cob homes and straw homes. \n– Best practices for building a healthy\, non-toxic home. \n– Basic Electrical and Plumbing integration for cob homes and straw homes \n– Installing windows and doors \n– Roofing and Bond Beams. Proper roof ventilation practices! \n– Natural plasters and finishes (Vapor Permeable / “Breathable” finishes) \n– Overview of all Natural Building materials\, and how to hybridize them! \n \nThis workshop is a unique experience for people to learn about building cob homes and light-straw-clay homes\, and to get an overview of Natural Building. Not only are there plenty of hands-on lessons to learn from\, but we will also have ample discussion and informal classroom time. Most cob workshops and strawbale workshops don’t cover this many topics. But here\, you will learn all the core lessons needed to start building from this one workshop! \nPlus – there will be many hours of discussions about building cob homes and natural building throughout the workshop. Its a great way to get your questions answered and brainstorm your building ideas! \n \nThe workshop will be held at a private property in Greeneville\, Tennessee. \nEach day will begin at 9:00 AM\, and the days will include hands-on building\, classroom sessions\, discussions\, and learning activities related to cob\, straw\, and natural building topics. We will break for lunch between 12:00 to 1:00 PM\, and we will complete each day at around 4:00 PM. They will be full-packed days! Worth your every penny! \nTeacher \n \nThe workshop will be taught by Alex Sumerall\, an east coast Earth Building Mason who has a focus on creating earthen structures that are healthy\, aesthetically pleasing\, and functional for modern life. He is the owner of This Cob House\, which is dedicated to teaching people about cob and earthen building techniques. Alex has been practicing earthen building since 2011. He graduated from the Aprovecho School of Natural Building in 2013 in Cottage Grove\, Oregon\, and continues to teach\, present\, consult\, and construct. \n  \nAlpaca Farm Tour! \nAs an added bonus to the workshop\, we also offer a free alpaca farm tour at my neighbor’s Two Roots Farm. They have over 50 friendly alpacas\, alpaca infrastructure\, and a gift shop! We usually go on this tour Wednesday after class. \n \nListen to the great things that our workshop participants are saying! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The cob workshop was a life-changing experience. I learned a lot about natural building\, not only from Alex’s instruction\, experience and demonstrations\, but from interacting with people from different backgrounds who were a great source of collective knowledge. The hands-on experience was priceless!” \n\n\nTony Romo\, Texas \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Cob Building Workshop was a great investment of my time! It was well organized\, extremely inspiring\, and FUN! Alex was able to explain construction basics to neophytes like me\, yet he could also answer the complex questions asked by the more experienced workshop attendees. I can’t wait until the next workshop!” \n\n\nMarybeth Babos\, Tennessee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“We thoroughly enjoyed and benefited tremendously from our Building With Cob workshop experience with you. Workshops that are fun\, informative and full of practical application and guidance through hands-on experiential learning like this are a real joy. \nAs an instructor we found you to be knowledgeable\, well organized and flexible addressing the needs and questions that came up.  We appreciated your careful considered responses to every one of the many and varied questions our group threw your way.  And the pace and mix of lecture and activity was just right for us. \nThank you Alex for a workshop that did all you said it would do\, and more!” \n\n\nWes Shattuck\, New Hampshire \n\n\n\n\n \nLodging \nThere are two options for lodging: free camping on site\, or making reservations at one of the local hotels or AirBnBs. Hotels are available in the neighboring towns of Greeneville\, Newport\, Parrottsville\, and Hot Springs. \nNearby is the Briggs Brother’s Ranch in Parrottsville\, TN (highly recommended)\, and the Hot Springs Resort in Hot Springs\, North Caolina. \nCampers will have access to a private portable toilet and a private outdoor shower. \nThe workshop location has running water available\, and an electrical hookup to charge phones and small devices. \n \nFood \nMeals will not be included in this workshop so participants will need to provide their own food and drinks. There are several local restaurants and grocery stores nearby the workshop site. We even have an amazing corner-store within a walkable distance from the workshop site! \nEach student is responsible for their own meal preparation. An hour for lunch is provided\, allowing adequate time for food\, a quick nap\, or trip into town. There is no official kitchen on site yet. Coolers are welcome and encouraged! \nRecreation & Surroundings \nGreeneville is located near the edge of the Appalachian Mountains in eastern Tennessee. It is a beautiful area\, and there are many scenic places to visit nearby. You can also travel to places like Gatlinburg\, TN or Asheville\, NC within a one hour driving time from the workshop site. \nFamily & Group 10% Discounts \nAsk about the 10% discount. We encourage group & family activities because it enhances learning among your support group. Email me at alex@thiscobhouse.com for custom group/family invoice. \nTeens accompanying a parent/guardian are half price. Children under 13 accompanying a parent/guardian are free. \nChildren/young people of any age are welcome to join in and learn. Please be aware that some areas are under construction\, as is the purpose of this workshop\, but it is generally child-safe. \nPlease email me to register with the group/family discount. For normal registration\, please sign up below.\n \nIf you have any other questions about the workshop\, please feel free to email me at alex@thiscobhouse.com \n  \nPrice: $499 \nClick here to Register: https://www.thiscobhouse.com/intro-to-cob-and-straw-workshop-tennessee-september-2025/
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/intro-to-cob-and-straw-workshop-east-tennessee-5/
LOCATION:Greeneville\, Tennessee\, Greeneville\, TN\, 37743\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex%20Sumerall":MAILTO:alex@thiscobhouse.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250913T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250822T060117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T060117Z
UID:9927-1757763000-1757849400@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:Cob Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Cob/ Natural building workshop. Meet other like-minded folks in a peaceful retreat-like setting. Learn hands-on practical skills building a small dome like structure\, Temazcal/Inipi. Inipi ceremony will be offered (a way to cleanse the body\, mind\, and spirit) camping\,  along with delicious meals. Some cabins available upon request for additional fee.
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/cob-building-workshop-5/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250805T185257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T191534Z
UID:9901-1757721600-1757894399@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:🪵 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls – Strong\, Simple\, and Beautiful\, 1st weekend
DESCRIPTION:🪵 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls – Strong\, Simple\, and Beautiful📅 September 13–14 (2 days)💰 $315 \nReady to stack wood and mortar into something that stands for generations? \nIn this hands-on workshop\, we’ll teach you how to build load-bearing cordwood walls that are structurally sound\, weather-conscious\, and full of natural charm. Whether you’re building a full structure or a garden wall\, you’ll walk away with the know-how to do it right. \nThis method is approachable\, sturdy\, and perfect for cabins\, saunas\, studios\, or integrating with cob and timber frames. \nWhat we’ll cover:\n\n\nSite prep and base layer setup \n\n\nMortar mixing and ratio basics \n\n\nLog selection\, trimming\, and stacking \n\n\nKey techniques for leveling\, spacing\, and alignment \n\n\nLoad-bearing integration and buttress reinforcement \n\n\nManaging shrinkage\, air gaps\, and water flow \n\n\nWe’ll be working on a real build\, using local\, repurposed cedar and hardwoods—learning the small details that make cordwood walls beautiful and strong. \n\nThis workshop is part of our Fall Earthbuilding Series at Talking Water Nature Retreat\, our family-run forest retreat on Suck Creek Mountain in Chattanooga\, TN. We’re building a bluff-top amphitheater using all natural and repurposed materials\, and this is one of the central elements. \n🌿 Pricing includes: \n\n\nAll tools and materials \n\n\nDaily breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and drinks \n\n\nOne homemade\, healthy group dinner \n\n\n💸 Discounts available: \n\n\n10% off for group sign-ups \n\n\n15% off for attending multiple workshops \n\n\n🏕️ On-site camping: $20 per tent🏡 Discounted cabin rentals available (limited availability) \n📩 Email: Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com🔗 Sign-up & workshop info: talkingwatertn.com📍 Suck Creek Mountain – Chattanooga\, TN (15 mins from downtown\, next to Prentice Cooper State Forest)🔗 Facebook share link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1dgCprih/ \n\n🛠️ Fall 2025 Earthbuilding Workshop Series at Talking Water\nEach workshop is a hands-on\, focused session. Join just one—or come for the whole journey. \n🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone FoundationsFor drainage & erosion control📅 August 25–28 (4 days)💰 $480 \n🪞 Bottle-Log WindowsFor beauty & light diffusion📅 August 30–31 (2 days)💰 $315 \n📐 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls📅 September 13–14 or September 20–21 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls📅 September 5–14 (10 days)💰 $815 \n🪷 Natural PlastersBreathable\, weather-ready finishes📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \n🏡 Reciprocal Green RoofThermal mass & elegant structure📅 October 12–16 (5 days)💰 $580
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/%f0%9f%aa%b5-load-bearing-cordwood-walls-strong-simple-and-beautiful-1st-weekend/
LOCATION:Talking Water Nature Retreat\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bobbie%20Such":MAILTO:Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250805T193700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T193700Z
UID:9909-1757030400-1757894399@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls: Shape\, Structure\, and Soul
DESCRIPTION:🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls: Shape\, Structure\, and Soul📅 September 5–14 (10 days)💰 $815 \nWant to build with your hands\, your heart\, and a big pile of mud? \nIn this extended\, hands-on workshop\, we’ll guide you through the entire process of building load-bearing cob walls (from base to bond beam) with a focus on strength\, creativity\, and flow. This is where function meets sculpture\, and you’ll leave with the confidence to build something truly your own. \nCob is tactile\, forgiving\, expressive\, and strong. Perfect for cabins\, studios\, garden walls\, and structures that feel alive. \nWhat we’ll cover:\n\n\nSoil testing and mixing cob by hand and foot \n\n\nFoundation-to-wall transitions \n\n\nCob wall building\, shaping\, and structural sculpting \n\n\nIncorporating curves\, niches\, benches\, shelves\, and arches \n\n\nThermal mass and wall thickness \n\n\nEmbedding bottles\, stones\, wood\, and window frames during organic construction \n\n\nDaily hands-on practice with expert guidance \n\n\nWe’ll be working on a real structure in a forest setting\, with plenty of time for both technical learning and creative expression. \n\nThis workshop is part of our Fall Earthbuilding Series at Talking Water Nature Retreat\, our family-run forest retreat on Suck Creek Mountain in Chattanooga\, TN. Together\, we’re building a bluff-top amphitheater using natural and repurposed materials\, each element teaching skills you can take home. \n🌿 Pricing includes: \n\n\nAll tools and materials \n\n\nDaily breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and drinks \n\n\nOne homemade\, healthy group dinner \n\n\n💸 Discounts available: \n\n\n10% off for group sign-ups \n\n\n15% off for attending multiple workshops \n\n\n🏕️ On-site camping: $20 per tent🏡 Discounted cabin rentals available (limited availability) \n📩 Email: Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com🔗 Sign-up & workshop info: talkingwatertn.com📍 Suck Creek Mountain – Chattanooga\, TN (15 mins from downtown\, next to Prentice Cooper State Forest)🔗 Facebook share link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1dgCprih/ \n\n🛠️ Fall 2025 Earthbuilding Workshop Series at Talking Water\nEach workshop is a hands-on\, focused session. Join just one or come for the whole journey! \n🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone FoundationsFor drainage & erosion control📅 August 25–28 (4 days)💰 $480 \n🪞 Bottle-Log WindowsFor beauty & light diffusion📅 August 30–31 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🪵 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls📅 September 13–14 or September 20–21 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls📅 September 5–14 (10 days)💰 $815 \n🪷 Natural PlastersBreathable\, weather-ready finishes📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \n🏡 Reciprocal Green RoofThermal mass & elegant structure📅 October 12–16 (5 days)💰 $580
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%80-sculptural-cob-walls-shape-structure-and-soul/
LOCATION:Talking Water Nature Retreat\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bobbie%20Such":MAILTO:Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250805T182837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T185023Z
UID:9888-1756512000-1756684799@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:🪞 Windows & Bottle-Logs – Cutting & Installing Colorful Light Features
DESCRIPTION:🪞 Windows & Bottle-Logs – Cutting & Installing Colorful Light Features📅 August 30 to August 31\, 2025💰 $315 \nWant to bring color\, light\, and artistry into your walls? This hands-on workshop is all about bottle-log windows and floating window frames – techniques that make natural buildings glow. \nWe’ll dive into every step\, from sourcing bottles to installing frames that will last for ages. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\n\nSourcing\, selecting\, cutting\, and disinfecting bottles \n\n\nDrying and taping techniques for bottle-log assembly \n\n\nCreating custom window frames that work with cob and cordwood walls \n\n\nPrepping for proper flashing and weatherproofing \n\n\nInstalling and floating frames in unbuilt walls for a seamless\, artistic look \n\n\nYou’ll get the full picture: how to marry design\, light\, and durability with plenty of time for hands-on cutting\, prepping\, and building. \n\nThis workshop is part of our Fall Earthbuilding Series at Talking Water Nature Retreat in wild Chattanooga\, TN\, where we’re creating a mini forest amphitheater using cob\, cordwood\, and stacked stone. It’s beginner-friendly\, creative\, and full of muddy magic\, healthy meals\, and forest camping. \n🌿 Pricing includes: \n\n\nAll tools and materials (yes\, bottles are provided!) \n\n\nDaily breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and drinks \n\n\nOne homemade\, healthy group dinner \n\nDiscounts available: 10% off for group sign-ups\, 15% off for attending multiple workshops\n\n🏕️ On-site camping: $20 per tent🏡 Discounted cabin rentals available (limited spaces) \nBring your ideas\, your hands\, and maybe a few bottles you’ve been saving for something special. \n\n📩 Questions? Email: Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com \n🔗 Details & sign-up: talkingwatertn.com \n🔗 Facebook share link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1dgCprih/ \n📍 Chattanooga\, Tennessee – next to Prentice Cooper State Forest\, just 15 minutes from downtown \n\n🛠️ Fall 2025 Earthbuilding Workshop Series at Talking Water\nEach workshop is a hands-on\, focused session. Join just one—or come for the whole journey. \n🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone FoundationsFor drainage & erosion control📅 August 25–28 (4 days)💰 $480 \n🪞 Bottle-Log WindowsFor beauty & light diffusion📅 August 30–31 (2 days)💰 $315 \n📐 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls📅 September 13–14 or September 20–21 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls📅 September 5–14 (10 days)💰 $815 \n🪷 Natural PlastersBreathable\, weather-ready finishes📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \n🏡 Reciprocal Green RoofThermal mass & elegant structure📅 October 12–16 (5 days)💰 $580
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/%f0%9f%aa%9e-windows-bottle-logs-cutting-installing-colorful-light-features/
LOCATION:Talking Water Nature Retreat\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bobbie%20Such":MAILTO:Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250805T174000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T184331Z
UID:9880-1756080000-1756425599@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone Foundations for Drainage & Erosion Control in Chattanooga\, TN
DESCRIPTION:🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone Foundations for Drainage & Erosion Control📅 August 25–28 (4 days)💰 $480 \nReady to build stone walls that are beautiful and built to last? \nJoin us this August at Talking Water Nature Retreat in Chattanooga\, TN for a hands-on deep dive into dry-stacked stone foundation work. This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to combine aesthetic\, long-lasting walls with smart water management—whether you’re planning a cob\, cordwood\, or hybrid structure. \nWe’ll be working on two real-world applications: \n🔹 50′ perimeter mortared stone foundation (for cob walls) \n\n\nTrenched gravel base with runoff tubing \n\n\nClassic stacked stone wall techniques for vertical builds \n\n\n🔹 65′ linear mortared stone retaining wall (for cordwood walls) \n\n\n2–3 ft high with 6 ft load-bearing buttress supports \n\n\nWater management with landscape fabric\, French drains\, and compacted gravel \n\n\nYou’ll learn how to:\n✅ Select and balance stones \n✅ Frame for openings like doors and transitions✅ Build with long-term structural integrity \n✅ Create 100-year walls that manage water like pros \n✅ Use simple tools and techniques that honor tradition and function \nThis workshop is part of our Fall Earthbuilding Series\, a collection of focused weekend intensives at our family-run nature-based retreat\, Talking Water\, on Suck Creek Mountain—just 15 minutes from downtown Chattanooga and next to Prentice Cooper State Forest. \n🌿 Pricing includes: \n\n\nAll tools and materials \n\n\nDaily breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and drinks \n\n\nOne homemade\, healthy group dinner \n\n\n🏕️ On-site camping available: $20 per tent🏡 Discounted cabin rentals available (while they last!) \nThis is for the builders\, the land-lovers\, the folks who want to do it right from the ground up. Whether you’re just getting started or bringing years of experience\, you’re welcome here. \n📩 Questions? Reach out: Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com🔗 More info & full workshop schedule: talkingwatertn.com🔗 Facebook share link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1dgCprih/ \n — — —- — — — — — —- — — —  — — —- — — —  — — —- — — —  — — —- — — —  — — —- — — — \nThis workshop is part of a series of workshops constructing a bluff-top amphitheater from the ground up. Topics include:\n🪨 Dry-stacked stone foundations for drainage & erosion control \n\nAugust 25 to August 28 (4 days)\n$480\n\n🪞 Bottle-log windows for beauty & light diffusion \n\nAugust 30 to August 31 (2 days)\n$315\n\n📐 Load-bearing cordwood walls \n\nSeptember 13 to 14 (2 days) OR September 20 to 21 (2 days)\n$315\n\n🌀 Scultpural cob walls \n\nSeptember 5 to September 14 (10 days)\n$815\n\n🪷 Natural plasters with breathable\, weather-ready finishes \n\nSeptember 24 to September 28 (5 days)\n$580\n\n🏡 Reciprocal green roof for thermal mass & elegant structure \n\nOctober 12 to October 16 (5 days)\n$580\n\n🌿 Performance meets creativity. Function meets nature. And you meet a community of hands-on learners ready to build the future together.
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/chattanooga-cob-cordwoord-construction-workshops/
LOCATION:Talking Water Nature Retreat\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bobbie%20Such":MAILTO:Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250718T155547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T155547Z
UID:9875-1755936000-1756400400@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Hempcrete Training August 23rd-28th
DESCRIPTION:Join us this August in Parkdale\, OR for a hands-on Hempcrete Building Workshop! 🌿🏗️ \nWe’ll be working on a full-scale 2\,000 SF natural home\, learning everything from designing and engineering Hempcrete building systems\, to code compliance and permitting pathways\, to mixing and installing hempcrete in a beautiful home.\nNo experience necessary—just bring curiosity and a willingness to learn. \n📅 Two sessions: August 15–20 & August 23–28\n📍 Parkdale\, Oregon\n🔗 Full details + registration: https://www.nextgenesisdesign.com/hempcrete-workshop-info
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/comprehensive-hempcrete-training-august-23rd-28th-2/
LOCATION:BC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Next%20Genesis%20Design":MAILTO:john@nextgenesisdesign.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250821T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250825T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20241108T000742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T054011Z
UID:9543-1755790200-1756119600@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Fast Cob/Roofing for Fast Cobbers!
DESCRIPTION:After building almost 20 roofs of 5 different materials\, including Lasqueti’s Arts Centre\, it’s time to share these skills with you.  I’ve delayed this offering because being off the ground is inherently dangerous\, but this year we’ll have a roof design that uses two different “shed” styles that will be easily accessible from low\, stable scaffolding.  Of course\, safety will be foremost in our minds at all times. \nThe roof itself will be made of metal\, the longest-lasting (other than slate) and lowest cost (over its lifespan) material currently available.  We’ll see and examine liquid membrane roofs\, hand-split cedar shake roofs\, and many other metal roof examples in between our workshop sessions. \nEvery roof has multiple layers\, and we’ll experience installing all the standard ones: the main decking\, tar paper\, and then the metal itself.  We’ll also install a glass skylight that is far from standard but has proven to work like a charm without the exorbitant cost of building in and buying commercial skylights. \nOur Workshops begin on a Thursday evening with a welcoming dinner and end with a Farewell breakfast on Monday before you depart on the 11 am ferry. \nFood\, Food\, and more Food! \nEvery workshop day\, we start with a hot\, hearty breakfast (with a Q&A)\, after which we start learning.  In the morning\, two hands-on sessions sandwich a hearty snack break.  A hot\, hearty lunch (with another Q&A session)\,  to make sure we have the strength and stamina to absorb all the learning we can\, precede a longer afternoon session.  After an hour break to clean-up\, a hot gourmet dinner accompanies a daily recap on lessons learned and sets the stage for an evening discussion among ourselves or with an invited guest from the Community. \nPlease visit our workshop page for all the details and to fill in our online application.  It is also part of our Complete Builder’s Programme.  This course will complete your learning journey and allow you to complete your own natural buildings! \nWe offer discounts to those who register in pairs or who take multiple workshops with us.  Please note that all of our fees are in Canadian dollars; if your currency is US or Euro\, our fees are significantly less (30-50% less!).
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/advanced-fast-cob-roofing-for-fast-cobbers/
LOCATION:Lasqueti Island\, 1 Beautiful Bicycle Lane\, Lasqueti Island\, BC\, V0R 2J0\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave%20Olsen":MAILTO:cob@lasqueti.ca
GEO:49.4863406;-124.2758774
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250822T055621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T055621Z
UID:9924-1755763200-1755795600@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:Cob Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Weekend workshop September 13-14 in the Santa Cruz Mountains at WindTree. \nMeet other like-minded folks in a peaceful retreat-like setting. Learn hands-on practical skills building a small dome like structure\, Temazcal/Inipi. Inipi ceremony will be offered (a way to cleanse the body\, mind\, and spirit) camping\,  along with delicious meals. Some cabins available upon request for additional fee.
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/cob-building-workshop-4/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250718T155002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T155709Z
UID:9867-1755244800-1755709200@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:Hands-on Hempcrete Building Workshop! August 15th-20th
DESCRIPTION:Join us this August in Parkdale\, OR for a hands-on Hempcrete Building Workshop! 🌿🏗️ \nWe’ll be working on a full-scale 2\,000 SF natural home\, learning everything from designing and engineering Hempcrete building systems\, to code compliance and permitting pathways\, to mixing and installing hempcrete in a beautiful home.\nNo experience necessary—just bring curiosity and a willingness to learn. \n📅 Two sessions: August 15–20 & August 23–28\n📍 Parkdale\, Oregon\n🔗 Full details + registration: https://www.nextgenesisdesign.com/hempcrete-workshop-info
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/hands-on-hempcrete-building-workshop/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250711T014352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T014352Z
UID:9860-1754640000-1754931600@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:Earthen Plasters and Floors 2 Weekend Series
DESCRIPTION:🛠️ Begin a Lifelong Relationship with Earth 🛠️ \nThis August\, we’re offering a rare opportunity to ground your learning in hands-on practice—through a natural building workshop series rooted in the heart of Mendocino County\, California. \nOver two immersive weekends\, students will: \n\nWork directly with clay\, straw\, and sand.\nLearn through touch\, intuition\, and repetition\nExplore the nuance of materials in real time\nUnderstand how earthen techniques contribute to fire-resilient design in a changing climate\nBegin a long-term relationship with the rhythms of earth-based construction\nlearn simple details that make these techniques applicable for retrofitting conventional spaces\neat all organic meals sourced on site and locally\nHave access to Sauna\, and Hot Showers\n\nThis is not just an intro class—it’s an embodied invitation into the complexity\, subtlety\, and sacred logic of natural building. \nYou’ll leave with the foundational knowledge to continue this path—with your own hands\, on your own land\, or with your own community. \n🧱 Base Plasters & Floors: August 8–10\, 2025\n🎨 Finish Floors & Plasters: August 22–24\, 2025 \nThe experience is spacious\, paced\, and grounded—ideal for builders\, homesteaders\, artists\, activists\, architects\, or anyone ready to root in the practical and poetic. \nAll organic meals\, hot showers\, a wood-fired sauna\, and spacious camping are included in your registration—nourishment for the body as well as the hands. \nLimited spots available to keep the group small\, focused\, and supportive. Link in bio to register 🌱 \n 
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/earthen-plasters-and-floors-2-weekend-series/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250614T165036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T165036Z
UID:9833-1754524800-1754870399@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:Natural Building Camp 4 Techniques 4 Days\, Portugal
DESCRIPTION:Natural Building Camp | Organized by O Tom da Terra \n📅 7th–10th August | 📍 Cheleiros\, Portugal | 💶 €250 (includes food + camping) \nJoin us for an inspiring 4-day hands-on workshop in the beautiful hills of Cheleiros where we’ll dive deep into the world of natural building\, focusing on COB construction\, earthen plasters\, a lime stabilized-earth plaster\, and the amazing Moroccan technique of Tadelakt. \nWhether you’re a curious beginner or looking to expand your sustainable building skills\, this experience will equip you with practical techniques\, deeper material understanding\, and a strong connection to earth-based architecture. Led by clay artisan Tom and our guest teacher\, lime plasterer Isaac. \nSCHEDULE.  \n7th August – Exploring Earth & COB with Tom \n\nIntroduction to different natural building techniques\nSoil testing: learn how to assess local materials\nIntro to our COB base layer:\n\nWhat is clay?\nWhat is COB and why use it?\nClay vs. Cement – what’s the difference?\n\n\nPractical: Mixing and applying your first COB base layer\n\n8th August – Plastering Beginnings with Tom \n\nMorning: COB base layer work continues\nAfternoon Lectures: All about earthen plasters\nAfternoon Practical: Mixing and applying plasters with hands-on technique\n\n9th August – Earthen Plaster Refining with Tom and Lime Stabilized Earth with Isaac \n\nMorning: Smoothing\, layering\, and finishing techniques for real-world use\nAfternoon: Lime-stabilized- earth base layer\n\n10th August – Tadelakt with Isaac \n\nA full-day deep dive into the elegance Tadelakt\nLearn from Isaac as he guides you through this waterproof lime plastering method\, known for its beauty and durability\nThere will be opportunities for practical experience on both sample boards and larger walls.\n\nImportant to note\n\n– Arrival on the 7th of August in the morning. We typically start at 9.30 and end a day at 16.30/17.00. \n– Breakfast is served at 8.00\, lunch at 13.00 and dinner at 19.00 \n\nTOTAL INVESTMENT CAMP: €250 \nIncludes: \n✔️ All tuition and materials \n✔️ Delicious plant-based meals \n✔️ On-site camping space \n✔️ Access to a growing community of natural builders \nFOOD The food is plant-based. Breakfast\, lunch and dinner are served on 7 – 8 – 9 of August. Breakfast and lunch are served on the 10th of August. \nINSTRUCTORS: \nTom: Will guide the workshop throughout the first 2\,5 days\, introducing the students to the fascinating world of clay. With passion and contemplation Tom explores our understanding of this material\, we learn its diverse shapes\, and get our hands dirty using what surrounds us. \nIsaac: Experienced lime plasterer and furniture maker\, leading the last 1\,5 day of Lime Stabilized Earth and Tadelakt. He will guide us towards an understanding of lime and the raw materials\, tools\, and techniques used in the application of tadelakt. \nLOCATION: Cheleiros\, Portugal \nBeautiful outdoor rural setting in the hills of the Mafra-Sintra border. The land has the Rio Lizandro streaming right by so you’ll hear it all day long (exact directions shared closer to date). Looking for peace and serenity before a busy workshop day? The valley lends itself to morning walks. The closest beach is about 20 minutes away\, good for a sunset visit! And if the desire is there (it always is)\, we light the fire. \nACCOMODATION There is space for camping on the land or to park your van next to the river. \nLANGUAGES The workshop will be in English\, with Portuguese translation available throughout. \nADD-ONS  \n• There is a campervan available to sleep in at additional cost\, contact us. \n• Our host Matthieu is a practitioner of traditional chinese medicine\, offering his massages during the workshop at additional cost. \nCANCELLATION POLICY Organizing a workshop takes a lot of energy\, we hope you understand the following policy\, it’s the only way to make our work possible. \n\nUp to 14 days before the workshop starts:\nYou’ll receive a full refund.\n7 to 13 days before the workshop:\nWe’ll refund 50% of your fee.\nLess than 7 days before the workshop:\nUnfortunately\, we’re unable to offer a refund at this stage due to planning and material costs.\n\nAfter filling in the pre-inscription you’ll receive the payment details\, your spot can only be confirmed after having received the payment in full! Closer to date\, we’ll check in with more information (packlist suggestions\, exact address etc.). \nSpots are limited – secure yours now! \nEmail: tmvwell@gmail.com \nWhatsApp/Phone: +31 6 45205489 \nInstagram: @otomdaterra \nWebsite: otomdaterra.com
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/natural-building-camp-4-techniques-4-days-portugal/
LOCATION:Cheleiros\, Portugal\, Portugal
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ORGANIZER;CN="O%20Tom%20da%20Terra":MAILTO:tmvwell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
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SUMMARY:Cob Oven Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Immerse into the world of clay and natural building through cob the collective creation of a cob oven! We’ll combine discussion with plenty of embodied\, hands-on time for an inspiring and grounding weekend connecting with Earth.\n\n\nWe’ll be building a cob oven for a wonderful potter right down the road from where you’ll be staying. It all starts with a good foundation\, which we’ll be building by stacking reclaimed\, native stone. You’ll learn where to look for and how harvest the basic ingredients\, clay\, sand\, and straw\, as well as how to combine all of them together for the best\, most durable outcome. Topics like site selection and the history of cob will also give you a broader scope of the possibilities!
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/cob-oven-workshop/
LOCATION:Brewster\, MA\, Brewster\, MA\, 02631\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20241102T201258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T181442Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Cob and Straw Workshop – East Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:Dates: July 21 – July 25\, 2025 (YES. We are still having the workshop as scheduled.)\n \nLocation: Greeneville\, Tennessee\n \nCome and join us in beautiful eastern Tennessee for our next Introduction to Cob and Straw Workshop! We will be constructing both a cob building and a straw-clay building. This workshop is perfect for beginners and experts alike! You will get the expert knowledge to build with cob and straw! Either for small-scale structures or large-scale projects like homes and buildings. \n \nThis workshop is a great experience to learn how to build with cob and straw\, and to get a broad learning overview of natural building techniques. You will get a solid foundation in natural building fundamentals. You will learn the advantages of high thermal mass cob versus high insulation straw materials. We will be constructing the walls on a new cob building and a straw-clay building\, mixing and applying lime plaster\, and studying Natural Building together each day. You will also get to see living examples on-site of a completed cob building and straw-clay building. These are excellent examples that you can learn a lot from! After this workshop\, you will have the basic experience and confidence to design and build your own cob and straw constructions or buildings. \n \nHands-On Work Topics: \n– How to make cob (learn how to make cob with the tarp method and with machinery) \n– How to build cob walls using traditional hand-sculpting and using innovative slipforms (learn all the great advantages of building cob walls with forms) \n– How to make straw-clay (also known as light-straw-clay) \n– How to build highly insulating straw-clay walls (learn how to frame and pack the walls) \n– Selecting and testing soils for cob and straw-clay (learn several ways to test your soil composition) \n– Lime Plaster Finishing (learn how to mix and apply lime plaster finishes to your walls) \n– Creating window and door frames in cob walls (learn how to install frames into cob walls) \n  \nClassroom and Discussion Topics: \n– Site selection and design (includes Passive Solar design principles) \n– Materials and tools (covers traditional and modern cob building toolset and materials) \n– Building Solid Foundations (learn all about constructing proper building foundations) \n– Building codes and how to successfully get building permits for cob homes and straw homes. \n– Best practices for building a healthy\, non-toxic home. \n– Basic Electrical and Plumbing integration for cob homes and straw homes \n– Installing windows and doors \n– Roofing and Bond Beams. Proper roof ventilation practices! \n– Natural plasters and finishes (Vapor Permeable / “Breathable” finishes) \n– Overview of all Natural Building materials\, and how to hybridize them! \n \nThis workshop is a unique experience for people to learn about building cob homes and light-straw-clay homes\, and to get an overview of Natural Building. Not only are there plenty of hands-on lessons to learn from\, but we will also have ample discussion and informal classroom time. Most cob workshops and strawbale workshops don’t cover this many topics. But here\, you will learn all the core lessons needed to start building from this one workshop! \nPlus – there will be many hours of discussions about building cob homes and natural building throughout the workshop. Its a great way to get your questions answered and brainstorm your building ideas! \n \nThe workshop will be held at a private property in Greeneville\, Tennessee. \nEach day will begin at 9:00 AM\, and the days will include hands-on building\, classroom sessions\, discussions\, and learning activities related to cob\, straw\, and natural building topics. We will break for lunch between 12:00 to 1:00 PM\, and we will complete each day at around 4:00 PM. They will be full-packed days! Worth your every penny! \nTeacher \n \nThe workshop will be taught by Alex Sumerall\, an east coast Earth Building Mason who has a focus on creating earthen structures that are healthy\, aesthetically pleasing\, and functional for modern life. He is the owner of This Cob House\, which is dedicated to teaching people about cob and earthen building techniques. Alex has been practicing earthen building since 2011. He graduated from the Aprovecho School of Natural Building in 2013 in Cottage Grove\, Oregon\, and continues to teach\, present\, consult\, and construct. \n  \nFree Bonus! \nEveryone who signs up for the workshop will receive a printed copy of Alex’s book\, “Build a Cob House: A Step-By-Step Guide”\, and the downloadable PDF version\, FREE! We only make printed copies for workshop students\, so this is your chance to get one. We will be using the book as a lesson guide throughout the workshop too so you can follow along with your book in hand. \n \n  \nAlpaca Farm Tour! \nAs another added bonus to the workshop\, we also offer a free alpaca farm tour at our neighbor’s Two Roots Farm. They have over 50 friendly alpacas\, a fiber mill\, and a gift shop! We usually go on this tour Wednesday after class. \n \nListen to the great things that our workshop participants are saying! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The cob workshop was a life-changing experience. I learned a lot about natural building\, not only from Alex’s instruction\, experience and demonstrations\, but from interacting with people from different backgrounds who were a great source of collective knowledge. The hands-on experience was priceless!” \n\n\nTony Romo\, Texas \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Cob Building Workshop was a great investment of my time! It was well organized\, extremely inspiring\, and FUN! Alex was able to explain construction basics to neophytes like me\, yet he could also answer the complex questions asked by the more experienced workshop attendees. I can’t wait until the next workshop!” \n\n\nMarybeth Babos\, Tennessee \n\n\n\n\n \nLodging \nThere are two options for lodging: free camping on site\, or making reservations at one of the local hotels or AirBnBs. Hotels are available in the neighboring towns of Greeneville\, Newport\, Parrottsville\, and Hot Springs. \nNearby is the Briggs Brother’s Ranch in Parrottsville\, TN (highly recommended)\, and the Hot Springs Resort in Hot Springs\, North Caolina. \nCampers will have access to a private portable toilet and a private outdoor shower. \nThe workshop location has running water available\, and an electrical hookup to charge phones and small devices. \n \nFood \nMeals will not be included in this workshop so participants will need to provide their own food and drinks. There are several local restaurants and grocery stores nearby the workshop site. We even have an amazing corner-store within a walkable distance from the workshop site! \nEach student is responsible for their own meal preparation. An hour for lunch is provided\, allowing adequate time for food\, a quick nap\, or trip into town. There is no official kitchen on site yet. Coolers are welcome and encouraged! \nRecreation & Surroundings \nGreeneville is located near the edge of the Appalachian Mountains in eastern Tennessee. It is a beautiful area\, and there are many scenic places to visit nearby. You can also travel to places like Gatlinburg\, TN or Asheville\, NC within a one hour driving time from the workshop site. \nFamily & Group 10% Discounts \nAsk about the 10% discount. We encourage group & family activities because it enhances learning among your support group. Email me at alex@thiscobhouse.com for custom group/family invoice. \nChildren/young people of any age are welcome to join in and learn. Please be aware that some areas are under construction\, as is the purpose of this workshop\, but it is generally child-safe. \nPrices \nPrice: $499\n \n\n \nAdditional Discounts: 10% for family and friends participating together.  \nTeens accompanying a parent/guardian are half price. Children under 13 accompanying a parent/guardian are free.\n \nPlease email me to register with the group/family discount. For normal registration\, please click the “Sign Up Now” button above.\n \nIf you have any other questions about the workshop\, please feel free to email me at alex@thiscobhouse.com \nIf you have a large party of people registering\, they can all register separately\, or contact me for a custom invoice.
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/intro-to-cob-and-straw-workshop-east-tennessee-4/
LOCATION:Greeneville\, Tennessee\, Greeneville\, TN\, 37743\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex%20Sumerall":MAILTO:alex@thiscobhouse.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250720T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250727T160000
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SUMMARY:A Complete Introduction to Natural Building (Cob\, Wattle and Daub\, and Natural Plasters)
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience our natural building oasis\, agroecology farm\, and ecotourism project in the cloud forests of El Salvador´s highest mountain range! Our next natural building workshop is planned for July 20th-27th\, 2025.\n\nThis workshop is being hosted by the Nubes del Pital (Clouds of El Pital) agroecology farm and ecotourism project. Over the past ten years\, we have collectively built 15 different cob houses\, restaurants\, and cabins to host tourists in the beautiful El Trifinio Biosphere on the slopes of El Salvador´s highest mountain. The nearby cloud forest offers a beautiful site to learn about natural building techniques\, permaculture\, agroecology\, and sustainable living. Besides participating in the actual building workshop\, you will also be staying on a beautiful permaculture farm presenting the opportunity to learn about regenerative homesteading\, organic farming\, and different ways to integrate earthen structures into the landscape.\n\nDuring this workshop\, we will be building a new cob and wattle and daub glamping cabin in a food forest and ecotourism project. The workshop site is surrounded by a beautiful pine and cedar forest\, along with coffee\, avocado\, and other fruit trees. Participants will have the opportunity to experience and learn about all aspects of the building process\, from rubble trenches and rock foundations\, building cob\, wattle and daub\, and cordwood walls\, timber framing\, installing doors and windows\, incorporating recycled materials/bottles into the structure\, plastering\, natural clay-based paints\, and more.\n\nThis workshop also offers you the opportunity to see\, experience\, and live in several different naturally-built structures on our farm. Besides staying in beautifully furnished cob and timber-framed cabins with fantastic views of El Salvador´s highest mountain\, you will also have plenty of hands-on experience to learn a wide variety of natural building techniques.\n\nThe six full-day workshop costs $650 USD per person\, and includes:\n\n• 7 nights of lodging in private cob/wood cabins (check out the AirBnb links below to see where you´ll be staying)• 3 locally-harvested meals a day• All the coffee\, tea\, and water you can drink• Local transportation from the cabins where you will be staying to the build site on the coffee farm.• The workshop learning experience• Several free e-books on cob and natural building• A half-day hiking trip to visit the mystical cloud forest of El Pital• We will also be visiting different cob and wood homes that have been built in our community to learn how natural building positively impacts local communities.\n\nFor more information or to sign up and secure your place (we have a maximum of 15 participants for our workshops) you can send us an email at: tobiasroberts20@hotmail.com\, or contact us via Whatsapp at +503 7024 6928\n\nAgain\, we have a maximum of 15 spots available for this workshop\, so contact us today with any questions you might have!\n\nAirBnb links for cabins where you will be lodged during the workshop:\n\nEl Trigal: https://es.airbnb.com/rooms/21275949…Rosa de Montaña: https://es.airbnb.com/rooms/21276181…El Colibrí: https://es.airbnb.com/rooms/21239316…La Libélula: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/857860869520040145?guests=1…El Roble: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/682837356124333465?guests=1…El Abeto: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/683176565394719587?guests=1…
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/a-complete-introduction-to-natural-building-cob-wattle-and-daub-and-natural-plasters/
LOCATION:Clouds of El Pital Eco-Tourism Cooperative\, El Pital Mountain\, San Ignacio\, Chalatenango\, 503\, El Salvador
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tobias%20Roberts":MAILTO:tobiasroberts20@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250718T155224Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive Hempcrete Training August 23rd-28th
DESCRIPTION:Join us this August in Parkdale\, OR for a hands-on Hempcrete Building Workshop! 🌿🏗️ \nWe’ll be working on a full-scale 2\,000 SF natural home\, learning everything from designing and engineering Hempcrete building systems\, to code compliance and permitting pathways\, to mixing and installing hempcrete in a beautiful home.\nNo experience necessary—just bring curiosity and a willingness to learn. \n📅 Two sessions: August 15–20 & August 23–28\n📍 Parkdale\, Oregon\n🔗 Full details + registration: https://www.nextgenesisdesign.com/hempcrete-workshop-info
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/comprehensive-hempcrete-training-august-23rd-28th/
LOCATION:BC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Next%20Genesis%20Design":MAILTO:john@nextgenesisdesign.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250717T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250721T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250510T052437Z
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SUMMARY:All the Basics of Building…the Fast Cob Way!
DESCRIPTION:We are continuing our 19 year tradition of hosting Fast Cob Natural Building Workshops…with our All-the-Basics-of-Building Fast Cob Workshop. \nEvery All-the-Basics-of-Building Fast Cob Workshop includes:\nNatural Building Design: working with nature to make long lasting\, beautiful structures;\nFast Cob: how to mix it and build with it\, including windows and doors…it is now at least 30x faster than “traditional” cob;\nFoundations: we’ll show you how we stack rocks to keep our buildings solid and safe;\nRoofs: we’ll show you various options and simple\, elegant designs (we are now offering a Roofing Workshop for Fast Cobbers!);\nPlumbing and Electrical: you’ll see just how easy it is with Fast Cob! \nOur Workshops begin on a Thursday evening with a welcoming dinner and end with a Farewell breakfast on Monday before you depart on the 11 am ferry. \nFood\, Food\, and more Homemade Organic Food! \nEvery workshop day\, we start with a hot\, hearty breakfast (with a Q&A)\, after which we start learning.  In the morning\, two hands-on sessions sandwich a hearty snack break.  A hot\, hearty lunch (with another Q&A session)\,  to make sure we have the strength and stamina to absorb all the learning we can\, precede a longer afternoon session.  After an hour break to clean-up\, a hot gourmet dinner accompanies a daily recap on lessons learned and sets the stage for an evening discussion among ourselves or with an invited guest from the Community. \nPlease visit our workshop page for all the details and to fill in our online application.  Although not required\, this course is best taken after completing the Focus-on-Finishing workshop in June.  It is also part of our Complete Builder’s Programme. \nWe offer discounts to those who register in pairs or who take multiple workshops with us.  Please note that all of our fees are in Canadian dollars; if your currency is US or Euro\, our fees are significantly less (30-50% less!).
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/all-the-basics-of-buildingthe-fast-cob-way-3/
LOCATION:Lasqueti Island\, 1 Beautiful Bicycle Lane\, Lasqueti Island\, BC\, V0R 2J0\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave%20Olsen":MAILTO:cob@lasqueti.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250712T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250713T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250619T172817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T203136Z
UID:9855-1752319800-1752406200@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:Cob Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Cob Workshop in Santa Cruz Mountains. Hands on experience building dome like structure.
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/cob-workshop/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz\, Ca Mountains\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T194558
CREATED:20250415T031623Z
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SUMMARY:Cob Pallet Wall Workshop: Hands-On Natural Building
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting 2-day hands-on workshop where we’ll construct cob pallet walls for a 24×32 foot post-and-beam barn! This is a unique opportunity to learn how to transform reclaimed pallets into a sturdy\, insulated\, and beautiful earthen wall system—a powerful technique in natural building. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Pallet Walls? \nThe pallet wall system is a perfect blend of sustainability\, affordability\, and functionality. By repurposing discarded shipping pallets\, we create a strong yet lightweight framework that allows us to build high-quality\, low-cost structures with minimal environmental impact. Pallet walls provide the perfect “skeleton” for infill materials like cob\, straw\, or light clay\, making them a versatile choice for natural builders. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n✅ Pallet Wall Framing – How to frame windows and doors within the pallet system.\n✅ Wall Foundations – Understanding the essential groundwork to ensure strong\, long-lasting cob walls.\n✅ Mixing & Applying Cob – Get your hands (and feet) dirty while learning to create and apply the perfect cob mix.\n✅ Thermal Mass & Breathability – Why earthen walls create healthy\, comfortable living spaces.\n✅ Natural Building Techniques – Blending tradition with innovation to build structures that are beautiful\, sustainable\, and functional. \nWhy Join This Workshop?\n\nExperience the magic of working with mud\, connecting with ancient and modern building wisdom.\nGain practical skills you can apply to your own natural building projects.\nBe part of a community that values sustainable\, low-impact building techniques.\n\nAccommodation:\nParticipants are welcome to camp on-site for the duration of the workshop for an additional $15 per night. To make your stay more comfortable\, our Yurt will serve as a community space\, offering:\n🏕️ Access to a shower\n🔥 Indoor kitchen with a propane stove\n❄️ Big refrigerator to store your food\n🚽 Compost toilet\n📚 Cozy space for relaxing\, reading natural building books\, and connecting with others \nThis shared space allows you to fully immerse yourself in the experience\, enjoy meals together\, and deepen your connections with fellow workshop participants. \nWorkshop Details:\n📅 Dates: July 12th and July 13th (8:30am to 5pm each day)\n📍 Location: Brooktondale NY\n💰 Cost: $350 (includes delicious homemade organic lunches) \nHow to Register:\nTo secure your spot or for any inquiries\, please email MatteoLundgren@gmail.com. Spaces are limited\, so sign up early!
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/cob-pallet-wall-workshop-hands-on-natural-building/
LOCATION:BC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cob%20Therapy":MAILTO:MatteoLundgren@gmail.com
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