The Art of Natural Building
This action-packed, hands-on/feet-on workshop is for adults or youth ages 12 and up accompanied by parents. This week long courses touches on many aspects and styles of natural building, allowing […]
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Arts of Plaster with Athena Steen, Michael G Smith, Viva Hansen, Blair Phillips
In this two-week course, you will learn from facilatators with over 70 years of combined experience. The workshop is appropriate both for beginners and for experienced builders who are ready […]
The Arts of Natural Plasters
Instructors: Athena Steen, Michael G. Smith, Viva Hansen and Blair Phillips Want a deep immersion into the Natural Plaster rabbit hole? In this two-week course, you will learn from facilatators […]
Rocket Stove Series with Viva Hansen
This 3-week workshop is designed to immerse participants in the world of rocket stoves. (you can take just one of the weeks) Taught by earth bender & stove expert Viva […]
35-Day MASTER Natural Building Workshop – Strawbale, PermaHome, Off-Grid
From July 31st to September 3rd we will start another 35-Day Natural Building MASTER Certificate Workshop in Powell River, Canada. This workshop will provide you an opportunity to get hands-on […]
Versaterra Weekend Intro to Earthen Building
Be the Change Project Reno, NV July 15-16, 2023 (Saturday & Sunday) Number of Students: up to 12 Cost: $320 ($280 for locals) Class Description Our two-day introductory workshop will […]
The Art of Natural Plasters: Clay & Lime Finishes
Instructors: Michael G. Smith, Athena Steen, Robert Kolden and Avani Leitz The Art of Natural Plasters workshop is an immersive learning experience that focuses on the use of traditional […]
Earthen Plasters and Floors
A great opportunity to develop your skills and understanding of earthen finishes, including: straw-clay base coat plasters for sculpting and protection, endless variations of clay finish plasters for durability and […]
9-Day Pizza & Bread Oven Workshop
Learn how to build a natural, wood-fired oven for pizza and bread! We will start with a foundation of natural rocks from the area, and then build layer by layer […]
35-Day MASTER Natural Building Workshop – Ruin Recycling & Restoration, Off-Grid
From April 17th to May 22nd we will start another 35-Day Natural Building MASTER Certificate Workshop in a community near Benfeita in central Portugal. This workshop will provide you an […]