Dome Camp: Earthen Dome Workshop

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DateOct 24–31, 2026
LocationSouthern Arizona, Arizona
VenueMojave Center area
FormatIn Person
Event TypeWorkshop
TopicEarthbag
Experience LevelBeginner
Price$1,100
Pricing / Registration NotesFull eight-day workshop: $1,100. Day-by-day participation is available for $175 per day. Lunch is included for full-workshop participants. See the official event page for lodging and other participation details.

About This Event

This eight-day hands-on workshop focuses on constructing a 12-foot earthen dome using SuperAdobe techniques. Participants work through the building process from foundation to completion of the structural shell while learning the design, materials, and construction principles behind earthen dome building. The workshop focuses on the bagging and structural portion of the dome; plaster finishes are not included.

What You’ll Learn

Topics include introductory design, compass use, foundations, SuperAdobe design principles, hands-on SuperAdobe construction, height-compass navigation, door and window forms, material mixing, soil testing, material sourcing, arches, and drafting and design.

Organizer & Instructor

Organizer: Mojave Center

Please verify event details: Dates, pricing, availability, and registration information may change. Please confirm current details with the organizer before making plans.

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