Earthbag Essentials: Earthbag Courtyard Project

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DateOct 9–12, 2026
LocationSouthern Arizona, Arizona
VenueMojave Center / Casa Zata
FormatIn Person
Event TypeWorkshop
TopicsEarthbag, Natural Plaster
Experience LevelBeginner
Price$700
Pricing / Registration NotesFull four-day workshop: $700. Day-by-day participation is available for $175 per day. Lunch is included for full-workshop participants. See the official event page for lodging, transportation, and other participation details.

About This Event

This four-day hands-on workshop introduces participants to Earthbag and Hyperadobe construction through work on a courtyard project in Southern Arizona. Participants gain practical experience with building techniques, materials, soil preparation, and plaster finishes while learning principles that can be applied to other earthen-building projects.

What You’ll Learn

Topics include introductory design, compass use, foundations, SuperAdobe design principles, hands-on SuperAdobe and Hyperadobe construction, material mixing, soil testing, base plasters, and final lime plaster finishes.

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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