Join us for an immersive 2-day natural building experience led by Sasha of Earthen Shelter & Abudu.

There are many ways of working and building with earth to create everything from homes to ovens to garden walls to finishes on existing structures. In this class we will  use the same basic materials; clay, sand and fiber, to create a variety of different types of earthen building systems, including cob, adobe and earthen plaster.

The course is appropriate for both first-time builders and for professionals in the building trade who are interested in natural materials. We will discuss how to find and choose appropriate soil for construction and how to create various mixes.

We will also discuss what your options are for using these materials with the current building codes and how to get permits.

What this course will cover:

• Mixing and applying Cob
• Making and building with adobe blocks
• Screening & mud mixing methods
• Identifying foraged clay soil
• Understanding mixes
• Mixing and applying base coat earthen plaster
• How to figure out recipes for all of the above mixes