karacadir A couple conduct regular workshops in sustainable building with earthbags in San Migel de Allende, Mexico.
earthhandsandhouses.org does at least one earthbag workshop each summer in Poland. The summer workshop dates are always posted in February and are 3 days long and cost 100 Euros.
calearth.org Nader Khalili's earthbag works.
naturalhomes.org lists workshops from around the world that relate to earthbags.
naturalbuildingschool.org Ancient Earth School of Natural Building in Washington State offers many workshops as well as an Apprenticship Program.
okokok.org lists possible workshops associated with the authors of Earthbag Building.
brokenearth.org offers a program whereby those who have already taken a course and have helped others build a Beehive Home will get priority status in getting help to build their own Beehive Home.
recycledrice.org offers internship programs that incorporate both earthbag building with rice hulls and their forgiveness ministry.
Earthbag building on Koh Phangan, Thailand
Basic infrastructure (road, water) on our hillside (and seaview) jungle property has been set up in april/may of 2009. So far, we built a rather large toolshed with attached room, and a freeform earthbag house between boulders (for visuals, see http://picasaweb.google.com/phanganearthworks/) . We are soon beginning construction of several earthbag domes and are looking for enthusiasts to come, work and learn with us on this beautiful tropical island. Freshmen welcome, earthbag experience not required. At this point we can offer free accommodation in tents or possibly a room, besides the great opportunity to learn how to build your own house/dome. Short stays also welcome. Please email phanganearthworksATgmail.com for further information. Warm regards, we look forward to hearing from you!
12/09
Earthbag Building Hands-on workshop
Solscape, RAGLAN, New Zealand
March 12
Come and experience the design and construction of an earth building. Combine resource-consciousness, creativity and construction skills. Learn to build quickly. All you need to know for building a structurally sound building using local materials for a fraction of the cost of conventional building.
The course includes:
- Building foundations through to finished plastering;
- Theory and principles of sustainability;
- Sector analysis and site planning for good location of the structure.
- Choice of suitable materials;
- Principles of passive solar design;
- Working as a team;
- Lots of fun.
Earthbag Construction Workshop
March 13 - 14
Koh Phangan, Thailand
Participants will learn the basics of earthbag building. We will inspect existing buildings, do hands-on demonstrations on how to fill bags, how to lay them, and how to tamp them, and engage in Q & A sessions. Supplemental slide shows and film screenings will complete this full-immersion experience. To see what has already been built on the property see http://picasaweb.google.com/phanganearthworks
Dr. Owen Geiger is the teacher. Contact phanganearthworks AT gmail.com for more information.
Building with Earthbags
2-4 April
Turkey, mediterranean coast
Building Earthen dome structures for emergency and sustainable living. Starting to build a small dome made out of earth filled bags, some plastering, hands-on and theory. Taught by Paulina
See www.earthhandsandhouses.org for more information.
Puerto Rico Earthbag Dome intensive
April 10th-20th, 2010
Patillas, Puerto Rico
In cooperation with Eye On The Rain Forest www.eyeontherainforest.org
Learn about earthbag dome design and construction, earthen plasters, and methods of roofing using locally available plants. Complete a 13 x 13 foot earthbag dome that will be a bedroom. While you are there, learn about the local rainforest ecology and demonstrations of sustainable agriculture and forestry. Gain the skills you need to build your own Earthbag dome: Dome design, Permaculture Design (as it applies to buildings), Earthbag and Gravel Foundations, Earthbag and Cob Wall systems, Passive Solar, Window placement, Earthen floors, Earthen plasters.
Preregistration is required. Taught in English and Spanish by the instructor. Tuition = $1400 10% discount for bringing a friend!
See www.earthenhand.com
Earthbag Roundhouse Workshop
April 19-25, 2010
Sakon Nakhon , Northeast Thailand
Round earthbag office: 15' interior diameter, 18” walls, earthbag foundation; Wood doors and windows, small bathroom, earthbag benches; 16 sided wood bond beam, steel compression ring; 16 sided roof is framed with 8 wood poles and milled lumber, plus terra cotta tile; Exposed wood ceiling with peeled eucalyptus saplings; Cupola with vents for natural convection cooling.
General building plan: Build walls and roof in one week (some parts won't be completely finished, such as the plaster and roof tiles, but we will do as much as we can so you get at least some experience on each step of construction). Hard, dirty work will be completed before the workshop (earthwork, digging trenches, peeling poles, etc.) so the focus can remain on learning. Workshop participants can assist with any or all building activities as they choose (ex: you may or may not want to climb on the roof, that's okay)
The emphasis is on hands-on learning, although there will be short training periods throughout the day with white board, and question and answer sessions.
Cost: $500 includes excellent hotel, shuttle van, breakfasts, dinners, snacks
Instructor: Owen Geiger
Sign-up procedure:
1. Send a short note saying “yes, I am interested in your workshop” by email to strawhousesATyahoo dot com.
2. If we get enough people to fill the workshop, then I will contact you and ask for a $100 non-refundable deposit.
3. Full payment will be required sometime next spring.
4. Note: First come, first served. Every workshop I've taught has sold out.
For more information see earthbagplans.wordpress.com/workshops
Building with Earthbags...Domes and arches
25-27 May
Poland, 60 km from Warsaw
Hands-on', led by Jarema. Located in a forest with existing structures that include a small load bearing straw bale house and an earthbag dome covered in shingles. The site also has a camping field.
See www.earthhandsandhouses.org for more information.
Earthbags
29th May -1st June
UK, Sussex
Building a root cellar, learning to build earthen dome structures for emergency and sustainable living. Building an arch and a very small dome made out of earth filled bags, and plastering/sculpting the dome with an earthen plaster. Hands-on and some theory. Taught by Paulina.
See www.earthhandsandhouses.org for more information.
Earthbag foundations with straw bale wall Raising
24 - 27 June
Poland, 20km from Olsztyn
Building one wall in an existing barn structure. A hands-on course led by Jarema Dubiel.
See www.earthhandsandhouses.org for more information.
Building with Earthbags
1 - 4 July
Poland, 20km from Olsztyn
Domes and arches. Building a root cellar; learning to build earthen dome structures for emergency and sustainable living. Building an arch and a very small dome made out of earth filled bags and plastering/sculpting the dome with an earthen plaster. Hands-on and some theory. Taught by Paulina & Jarema
See www.earthhandsandhouses.org for more information.
Building with Earthbags
2 - 4 August
Przelomka, Poland
Domes and arches. Building a root cellar. Learning to build earthen dome structures for emergency and sustainable living. Building an arch and a very small dome made out of earth filled bags and plastering/sculpting the dome with an earthen plaster. Hands-on and some theory. Taught by Paulina & Jarema.
See www.earthhandsandhouses.org for more information