Intro to Cob and Straw Workshop
DateOct 12–16, 2026
Time9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LocationGreenville, Tennessee
FormatIn Person
Event TypeWorkshop
TopicsCob, Earthen Floors, Hemp / Lime, Light Straw Clay, Natural Plaster
Experience LevelAll Levels
Price$499
Pricing / Registration NotesWorkshop tuition is $499. Group and family discounts may be available by contacting the organizer directly. Please see the official event page for current registration and availability.
About This Event
This five-day workshop in Greenville, Tennessee provides a broad introduction to cob, straw, and natural building. Participants will work on both a cob structure and a straw-clay building while gaining hands-on experience with earthen floors, lime plaster, hempcrete, soil testing, and other natural building techniques.
The workshop combines hands-on construction with classroom discussion covering natural building fundamentals, design, materials, foundations, building codes, electrical and plumbing integration, roofing, and natural finishes.
What You’ll Learn
Topics include cob mixing and wall construction, straw-clay and hempcrete walls, soil selection and testing, earthen floors, lime plaster, window and door framing, foundations, passive solar design, building codes and permitting, electrical and plumbing integration, roofing and bond beams, natural finishes, and combining different natural building materials.
Organizer & Instructor
Organizer: This Cob House
Instructors: Alex Sumerall
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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