Plasters
& finishes
Turning Mud into Murals
April 5 & 6, 2025
Lime waterproof plasters
recipes techniques
plasters & Finishes
Get your hands muddy in some lime waterproofing plasters! We will be working with different types of plasters to create a lasting art piece at our Mojave Center. We will cover the best application uses for those plasters and learn to work with different trowels! We will even try your hands at sculpting!
Friday April 4th
7:00 pm - Arrival & Camp set up
8pm - Fire Hang
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Saturday April 5th
9:00am Start!
Types of Clay & Lime Plasters
Application Locations Lecture
Sculpting & Design Prep
Intro to types of trowels & applications
Lime & Clay Base Coats (Mix & Apply)
12:00 am- Lunch
Lime & Clay Mid Coats
4:00 - Wrap up day
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Sunday April 6th
Clay & Lime Final Coats (Mix & Apply)
12:00 am- Lunch
Polishes, Waterproofing, Stoning, Details!
4:00 - Wrap up day & Departure
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Schedule
Logistics
Location:
Southern Arizona -2 hours southeast of Tucson, AZ
The property is about a 10 minute drive on a dirt road from the main paved road.
2wd vehicles can make it to the property on the dirt roads.
A vehicle is need for this workshop. There is no public transportation to Sierra Vista.
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Exact location sent after sign up!​​​
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Food:
Lunch is included for the workshop.
These will be group meals provided by our chef.
Breakfast and Dinner are a personal meal.
You will have access to the kitchen.
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Bisbee is 20 mins away with great restaurants.
Sierra vista is 20 mins away with groceries and restaurants.
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Most meals will include meat with a veggie/vegan option. We will do our best to accommodate for all dietary needs, but it always good to plan ahead & bring additional protein supplements & vitamins as we will be working physically. ​
Build Site
Join us for an immersive workshop nestled in the serene landscapes of Southern Arizona. 2 hours southeast of Tucson, Arizona. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Sky Islands section of the Sonoran Desert, participants can expect to embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration.
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The workshop site is a raw piece of land. The land will be the first expansion of the Mojave Center's second campus! This campus gets twice as much rain as our Mojave Campus as it will be another example of natural buildings in a different ecosystems.
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Our workshop offers the unique opportunity to engage with nature firsthand, as we explore the rugged terrain, lush canyons, and vibrant flora and fauna that define this enchanting region.
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The land sits right under 5000ft of elevation.
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Exact building location will be sent after rsvp
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Air Bnb
Check south Sierra Vista & Hereford area for near by rentals. The property is about a 10 minute drive on a dirt road from the main paved road. A 2wd vehicle can make it to the property on the dirt roads.
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Camping at Build Site
Use the land as base camp. Plenty of land for camping. Will have access to composting toilet, camp shower and camp kitchen.
Tent Camping, RV & Vans Ok!
Lodging
Pricing
Plasters & Finishes Workshop
8 spots available
$300
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​Full payment required upon arrival
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Alumni enjoy 25% off
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Bring a friend & enjoy 15% off - (one friend only, discount goes to you!)
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Discounts for returning students & bring a friend discounts are by cash payments only
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Cancellation policy: if you need to cancel last minute we will refund 50% of the deposit made
