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The Bioarchitecture Primer

Weekends in April, 8 days — Online

Discover the abundance and financial freedom of a self-reliant, healthy, regenerative home. Join us for a comprehensive 8-day introduction to bioarchitecture. Learn to design and build structures with natural materials and forms which measurably promote health and longevity. Develop home designs that provide basic needs including autonomous off-grid systems, food gardens, and clean water through practical and affordable solutions. Utilize elements from natural building, bioarchitecture, permaculture design, building biology, and building science. Network with like minds and make new friends. Scott brings over 25 years of experience teaching the topics in this course. Join the class to begin moving toward a regenerative lifestyle.

See www.earthenhand.com for more information

Annual Conference of the Masonry Heater Association

April 6 - 12

Intro to Adobe Preservation

April 10 - 11
El Paso, Texas

The exact topics covered in this workshop will depend on how far along the project is when the workshop commences but plan on the following essential adobe preservation topics being covered:

• adobe assessments

• soil testing & adobe blockmaking

• basal wall stabilization & repair techniques

• stucco removal & replacement with natural plasters

  See www.adobeinaction for more information.

West Coast Natural Building Conference

April 10 - 12
San Luis Obispo, CA

Three days of presentations, discussions, hands-on instruction, community, and celebration; all focused on practicing and scaling natural and bio-based building methods. 

Topics include code, technical research, practical tips & tricks, bio-regional resilience, and more.

See strawbuilding.org for more information.

14th World Congress on Earthen Architecture

April 13 - 16

Hyperadobe Earthbag Sauna Workshop

Techniques of Regenerative Harvest and Skill Building Practicum

May 16 - 22, Willits, California

The Hands on Skill Building Practicum is an opportunity to go beyond the workshop setting and gain experience in the field. No two tree falls are the same, each tree presents different considerations to a safe and predictable fall. Gain experience during this week of guided mentorship falling trees. The work in the practicum will serve Oak Woodland Restoration and produce Timber for Building.

Over the course of our workshop we will be focusing on:

• Approach to Regenerative Forestry, covering the different considerations of landscape literacy that are essential to ethical decision making.

• Understanding Ideal Harvest Time

• Chainsaw Safety and Operation

• Using Block and Tackle to guide tree fall and move your harvest out of the forest.

• Classroom and Hands on Tree Felling Techniques.

• An Introduction to Preventing Wildfire and Preparing for Good Fire.

• Touring broad scale acreage of tended forest with a focus on both good and bad fire in the landscape.

• Forest Reciprocity. The human/non human agreements of exchange.

See wanosh.org for more information.

Artistic Natural Plasters and Paints

May 23 - 24, 2026 — Portland, OR

In this 2-day hands-on workshop, Learn the sublime art of natural mineral plasters and paints. You'll make and apply several types of plasters and paints including clay, lime, and magnesium oxide cement. The end result can be smooth, textured, colorful, and sculptural - limited only by your imagination! You'll come away with the skills to source, mix, and apply earthen plasters and paints. They can be applied to wide variety of walls including drywall, wood, concrete, adobe, strawbale, and more.

See www.earthenhand.com for more information

Round Pole Processing Workshop and Skill Building Practicum

May 29 - June 3
Willits, California

Over the course of our workshop we will be focusing on:

• Different techniques for processing poles

• Chainsaw and Tool Safety and Operation

• Introduction to understanding pole quality

• Where to make the best cuts for different uses

• Understanding Pole Charisma and what it means for your building choices

• Examples of different curing stratagems.

• Classroom time on approach to Regenerative Harvest

• An introduction to preventing wildfire and preparing for good fire.

• Touring broad scale acreage of tended forest with a focus on both good and bad fire in the landscape.

• Tour With Overview of our Buildings.

• Forest Reciprocity. The human/non human agreements of exchange.

See wanosh.org for more information.

The Art of Round Pole Timber Framing

June 5 - 11
Willits, California

We will be sharing how to use and care for the timeless tools originally used by the journeyman of antiquity. We will also be using tools of modern efficiency including a mortise plunger and jigs created assist in precision and efficiency.
The structure we will be working on is based on a tea house from the islands off the coast of Japan. We have innovated the design to be more basic European style joinery. We have completed and erected the wall frame and will be focusing on the roof /loft structure. We will be assembling the roof structure upon completion.

See wanosh.org for more information.

Rammed Earth Wall Building Workshops

June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-18, July 20-24, July 27-31
 Ontario, Canada

For more info go to: Rammed earth workshops / Training

Catalan Vault Workshop

June 27 - 28, 2026 — Portland, OR

Discover the art of traditional Catalan vault building, a centures-old technique that creates stunning self-supporting structures using only bricks and mortar. In this 2-day hands-on workshop, you'l learn the fundamentals of this eco-friendly building method through hands-on practice under the guidance of expert instructor Scott Howard.

The catalan vault method uses thin bricks mortared together on end to form incredibly durable and gracile arched structures that are waterproof and stand the test of time. Also known Timbrel vaults, Guastavino vaults, or Mao Pla in Catalan meaning 'flat brick'. Students will learn the history of the technique, physics of thin shell structures, selecting materials, constructing the lightweight curve form, assembling bricks into the arc, and finishing the structure with a natural waterproof coating. No prior experience required.

See www.earthenhand.com for more information

Reciprocal Roof Construction

July 11 - 12, 2026 — near Portland, OR

The reciprocal roof design allows each rafter to rest on the next one in a continuous self-supporting whirl. It's an ingenious method that comes from the indigenous people of North America, and has gained immense popularity in natural building circles recently due to its efficiency and beauty.

Join us for a 2-day hands-on workshop where you will learn to construct this remarkable roof style with your own hands. Connect with like minds and make some fun memories.

See www.earthenhand.com for more information

Hyperadobe Earthbag Tiny House Masterclass

July 26 - August 1st
tockbridge, Vermont

During this week-long workshop, participants will get hands-on experience building a full earthbag hyperadobe tiny house from foundation to roof. This class is open to folks of any and all skill and knowledge levels. Participants will also learn earth plastering, roof construction, and we will cover many other aspects of designing and building an earthen tiny house. A workshop like this is a great introduction to the method and a terrific chance to meet a group of cool, open-minded folks. This very special class is limited to 6 students.

See sustainablelifeschool.com for more information.

Rammed Earth Wall Building Workshops

August 3-7, August 10-14, August 17-21
Wales, UK

For more info go to: Rammed earth workshops / Training

Adobe Certificate Program

Adobe in Action is celebrating its 15th year of offering a full online Adobe Certificate Program in 2026. We just launched our winter/spring 2026 online schedule here. Register for all four winter/spring 2026 online classes at once for a savings of $240 ($60 per class) compared to registering for the classes individually. More info at:

https://adobeinaction.bigcartel.com/product/all-4-winterspring-2026-classes-online

Ecovillage Tours 2026

Visit ecovillages around the world. See www.ecovillagetours.com

On-Going Workshops for more listings.