Natural Plaster

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Date

Sunday, February 23rd, 2025

Time

10:00am - 4:00pm

Earthen based plaster is used to seal a wall or structure in order to resist decay and weathering while holding up for every day use. It is often made from a mix of clay, sand, water, and some kind of plant-based fiber. Our mix will include cattail seed pods harvested from our land, as well as local clay. The workshop include how to find and source clay.  We will apply plaster to our existing earthen structure that we made with wattle-and-daub during our last Natural Building Workshop mid-January.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the basic theory of the process to an earthen based plaster using local and sustainable materials
• Gain understanding of how to apply plaster to an earthen-based wall, exploring methods to ensure a strong, long-lasting bond
• Mix plaster by hand, learning the proper consistency and techniques for application
• Leave with the skills and inspiration to apply these techniques to personal or community projects

Food

Please bring your own lunch, mess kit, and a water bottle, as well as any additional snacks to keep you fueled for a day of hands-on action. There will be a break for lunch in the middle of the workshop. We also recommend eating a full breakfast ahead of the workshop.

Payment - SOLD OUT

• Tier 1: $125 - Early Bird Pricing  - Closed
• Tier 2: $150 - Standard Tuition - Closed
• Tier 3: $175 - Pay it Forward - Closed

This event is sold out.

Scholarships 

Because of the limited capacity we have less scholarships available than usual. If you would like to join this workshop at a lower sliding-scale price, please email us at programs@mamatreeojai.com

Discounted Tickets for Past Workshop Attendees

If you attended our wattle-and-daub workshop, check your email for a link to purchase tickets at the discounted early bird pricing.

Refund Policy

A 90% refund will be provided upon cancellation if we are notified 1 week in advance (10am 2/16/25). The 10% not returned accounts for the GoDaddy processing fee as well as our registration fees. We can provide a refund of 50% up until 48 hours before the workshop begins (10am 2/21/25). However, due to preparation expenses, we are unable to provide a refund if a cancellation occurs within two days before the workshop begins.

If you have any questions regarding the workshop weekend, including accessibility and accommodation needs, please contact us at INFO@MAMATREEOJAI.COM