Walls of Earth
Dec 16 - 17, 2023
an into to natural Building
Walls of EArth
The goal of this workshop is to teach a few of the natural building methods we use here at the Mojave Center. We will experiment with the a few of the following building styles to complete a project over our 2 day workshop period; super adobe, adobe brick, rammed earth, straw bale, cob, clay plastering, lime plastering, clay sculpting & finish details!
Saturday Dec 16th
Superadobe Basics Lecture
Layout & Site Systems
Hands on Superadobe Building
Work with Center Compass
Sunday Dec 17th
Types of Plasters Lecture
Make & Apply Clay Base Coat
Stack Adobe Bricks
Make More Adobe Bricks
Exterior Plasters Lecture
Curriculum
Lodging
Domes: We have 5 domes available for rent. Each dome can sleep 1 - 2 people (if you like to cuddle) Please book domes on the sign up page.
BYO Lodging :Please bring your own tent/van/rv for lodging. We can see extreme winds out in the desert, please make sure your tent is wind resistant. No large "family style tents", these will not hold. Ex. no coleman tents. If you need to rent a tent, please let us know in you sign up form.
Nearby Rentals:
3 Moons Project - 1/2 Mile away
Use code : 7BGPY1UR for 25% off
Painted Lady - 2 Miles away
Logistics
Location:
Our Mojave Center!
1 Hour West of Las Vegas
Exact Address will be send upon Sign up!
What to Bring
Questions!
Rubber gloves if plan on plastering
Clothes that can get muddy!
Food for meals. Fridge & Cooking space will be available to you.
Current Infrastructure
Communal Kitchen Space
Indoor Classroom Space
Shower Dome
Composting Toilets
Solar Electricity
Cell Service at Property (no wifi)
Potable Water
Nearby Sites
There's much to explore in our neighborhood. Be sure to plan plenty of time to experience the Mojave Desert.
Just to name a few...
x Tecopa Hot Springs
x China Ranch Date Farm
x BLM behind China Ranch
x Death Valley
x Ash Meadows Nature Preserve
x Red Rocks Conservation Area
x Dumont Dunes
x Mojave Preserve
x Valley of Fire
x Lower Colorado
x Lake Mead
x Arizona Hot Springs
x Gold Strike Hot Springs
Pricing
Walls of Earth
$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
Kid friendly!
-Free for 12 & Under
-$150 for 12+