Earthbag Casita Workshop

Abstract natural landscape with rolling earth-toned hills, sun, and birds
DateNov 14–21, 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. See the official event page for current registration, lodging, and participation details.

About This Event

This eight-day hands-on workshop focuses on constructing a straight-wall earthbag casita in Southern Arizona. Participants will work on a roughly 12-by-16-foot structure while learning earthbag construction techniques, materials, planning, and design. The project includes wall construction, door and window openings, roof work, and rough plaster.

What You’ll Learn

Topics include planning and design, foundations, earthbag design principles, hands-on earthbag construction, compass navigation, door and window forms, material mixing, soil testing, material sourcing, arches, drafting and design, site layout, permitting concepts, roof construction, and rough plaster.

Organizer & Instructor

Organizer: Mojave Center

Instructors: Jared Posey

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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