Earthen Floor & Finishes Workshops postponed until January 2025.
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It is great to have you here. We are Verena and Scott.
By sharing our 30-year experience in the art and science of earth building we are empowering people the world over to get creative and reclaim the ability to build their own healthy living spaces, while having a minimal impact on the planet.
To support you in fast tracking your natural building journey, we offer online classes, programs, 1:1 consultancy and mentorships, allowing you to build your knowledge and skills, without the need to travel. We also run regular in-person workshops in Aotearoa New Zealand and will consider overseas teaching engagements.
From sculpting a pizza oven, to retrofitting existing spaces with natural materials, to the construction an entire new home with consented earth materials, to community projects or the building aspect of a PDC, to starting up your own mudbrick production or earth building business - we can assist with solid advice and help you develop your ideas and practical skills.
Introduction to Natural Building
This training is for anyone wanting to use natural materials to retrofit an existing building or to build new, to create living spaces that are truly healthy, beautiful and affordable.
5 pre-recorded lessons
Local Materials Analysis, Choice of Techniques,
Access to online building community for shared resources and support
USD 19
This is our comprehensive 3-month LIVE online program which includes a year of personal mentorship.
Registrations open 4-30 September
30+ hours of pre-recorded lessons
12 Q&A calls held weekly while the program runs live
Full lifetime access which includes future updates and add-ons!
Live skill-shops that cater to student's requirements and wishes
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Sliding Scale Pricing
This is a 3-part pre-recorded workshop that takes you from sampling to plastering a shower with Tadelakt.
1 hour pre-recorded lecture covering Tadelakt history & science, as well as materials and workmanship
1.5 hour pre-recorded hands-on demo of making a Tadelakt sample and to learn the polishing technique
1 hour pre-recorded demo and discussion of the step-by-step process for using Tadelakt plaster in a shower
Lifetime access to recordings and materials via our course platform
USD 67
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