DATE: October 2, 3, 4 (3 Days) LOCATION: Downtown Westport, NY DESCRIPTION: Spend 3 days learning how to pour and level a thick layer of adobe floor. Poured adobe can be used over framed floors or to cover radiant floor heating systems. They are durable, inexpensive, easy to maintain, and DIY-friendly to install. WHAT YOU LEARN: • benefits of clay materials • performance of adobe floors • tamped vs. poured adobe floors (benefits/challenges) • understanding ingredients & the function each one serves • how to test site soil for clay & establish your basic recipe • low-tech mixing techniques • creating a level floor PROJECT: We will install the second of 3 layers of an adobe floor in a home in Westport, NY. This layer is troweled, like plaster, to provide a level base for the final finish layer. It can be used to surround in-floor heating pipes. This Course is for you if… you want to understand the basics of installing and leveling a poured base layer for an adobe floor. Useful if you are installing over a framed floor or around radiant tubing! WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✓ one-on-one guidance from Sigi ✓ hands on experience tamping a dry, base layer for an adobe floor ✓ resources for clay & pigments ✓ ample time for questions *This workshop will not include lunch or camping options.

DATE: September 26, 27, 28 (3 Days) LOCATION: Downtown Westport, NY DESCRIPTION: Fiber-rich clay plaster is the backbone of natural building. This versatile plaster can be used in many ways and over many different substrates. We will apply a levelling coat over strawbale walls, as well as learn how to apply over wood lath (on conventional stud wall). You will learn skills that you can literally apply to any building…new or existing! WHAT YOU LEARN: • benefits of clay materials • how to test site soil for clay & establish your basic recipe • understanding ingredients & the function each one serves • mixing techniques • how to apply and smooth the shape of your plaster You do not need previous plastering experience for this workshop! PROJECT: We will apply thick clay plasters over strawbale walls as well as over wood lath on stud walls in a home in Westport, NY. This layer is the shaping coat in preparation for finish plaster. This Course is for you if… you want 3 days of personalized, hands-on guidance making and applying clay plaster. You do not need prior plastering experience! WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✓ one-on-one guidance from Sigi ✓ hands on experience ✓ resources ✓ ample time for questions *This workshop will not include lunch or camping options.

DATE: August 6, 7, 8, 9 (4 Days) LOCATION: Downtown Westport, NY DESCRIPTION: Strawbale infill describes the use of rectangular bales of straw to create a super-insulating wrap around a standard structural system. The resulting walls are beautiful, quiet, and energy-efficient. We will also work a thin coat of clay into the surface of the straw so the walls will be plaster-ready. WHAT YOU LEARN: • overview of strawbale construction • recommended detailing for wet climates • permitting issues & tips • overview of passive solar design • hands-on experience of all installation techniques PROJECT: We will install strawbale walls in a 2-story passive solar home in Westport, NY This Course is for you if… you want to understand how to correctly install strawbale walls in wet climates. WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✓ one-on-one guidance from Sigi ✓ hands on experience installing strawbales ✓ information on permit approval for strawbale construction ✓ ample time for questions *This workshop will not include lunch or camping options.

DATE: August 1, 2, 3, 4 (4 Days) LOCATION: Downtown Westport, NY DESCRIPTION: Strawbale infill describes the use of rectangular bales of straw to create a super-insulating wrap around a standard structural system. The resulting walls are beautiful, quiet, and energy-efficient. We will also work a thin coat of clay into the surface of the straw so the walls will be plaster-ready. WHAT YOU LEARN: • overview of strawbale construction • recommended detailing for wet climates • permitting issues & tips • overview of passive solar design • hands-on experience of all installation techniques PROJECT: We will install strawbale walls in a 2-story passive solar home in Westport, NY This Course is for you if… you want to understand how to correctly install strawbale walls in wet climates. WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✓ one-on-one guidance from Sigi ✓ hands on experience installing strawbales ✓ information on permit approval for strawbale construction ✓ ample time for questions *This workshop will not include lunch or camping options.

DATE: July 10, 11, 12 (3 Days) LOCATION: Downtown Westport, NY DESCRIPTION: Spend 3 days learning how to install a durable tamped clay mass floor. Tamped adobe is a sustainable substitute for concrete slab floors, with many added benefits. They are strong, beautiful, inexpensive, easy to maintain, and DIY-friendly to install. WHAT YOU LEARN: • benefits of clay materials • performance of adobe floors • tamped vs. poured adobe floors (benefits/challenges) • understanding ingredients & the function each one serves • how to test site soil for clay & establish your basic recipe • low-tech mixing techniques • creating a level floor PROJECT: We will install the first of 3 layers of an adobe floor in a home in Westport, NY. This layer is tamped in place, similar to rammed earth. It provides a dry durable base so construction can continue without waiting for the floor to dry. This Course is for you if… you want to understand the basics of installing and leveling a tamped base layer for an adobe floor. Useful if you have a tight construction schedule! WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✓ one-on-one guidance from Sigi ✓ hands on experience tamping a dry, base layer for an adobe floor ✓ resources for clay & pigments ✓ ample time for questions *This workshop will not include lunch or camping options.

DATE: June 12, 13, 14 (3 Days) LOCATION: Downtown Westport, NY DESCRIPTION: We will spend 3 days learning how to build sturdy clay walls using sticky clay soil. Learn the basics of sculpting a cob wall & bench, plus learn how cob helps promote a healthy & energy efficient home. WHAT YOU LEARN: • benefits of clay walls, including temperature & humidity control • understanding ingredients & the function each one serves • how to test site soil for clay content & establish your basic recipes • low-tech mixing techniques • hands-on experience building clay walls • overview of passive solar design PROJECT: We will build a clay thermal mass wall and bench inside a passive solar home. This course is for you if… you want to learn how to build inexpensive low-tech clay walls, using materials dug right out of the ground WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✓ hands-on experience mixing & installing adobe bricks, cob walls, & wattle-and-daub ✓ one-on-one guidance from Sigi ✓ ample time for questions This workshop will not include lunch or camping options.

DATE: June 19, 20, 21 (3 days) DESCRIPTION: Unique opportunity to spend 3 days learning multiple ways to build sturdy clay walls using sticky clay soil. Learn the basics of adobe brick laying, sculpted cob walls, plus wattle-and-daub walls…all in one weekend! WHAT YOU LEARN: • benefits of clay walls • understanding ingredients & the function each one serves • how to test site soil for clay content & establish your basic recipes • low-tech mixing techniques • hands-on experience building • overview of rubble trench foundations PROJECT: We will build a clay garden wall using 3 wall methods: adobe bricks, sculpted cob, reinforced wattle-and-daub. This course is for you if… : you want to learn several different clay wall building techniques in one weekend WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✓ hands-on experience mixing & installing adobe bricks, cob walls, & wattle-and-daub ✓ one-on-one guidance from Sigi ✓ ample time for questions ✓ browse books in my library ✓ healthy lunch ✓ free tent camping onsite 

DATE: September 5, 6 (2 days) DESCRIPTION: Spend 2 days learning basic recipes for 4 different natural paints: clay paint, milk (casein) paint, egg paint, and lime wash. Natural paints are simple to learn, using simple ingredients…many of them in your kitchen! WHAT YOU LEARN: • understanding each ingredient & its role in your paint • recipes • adding pigments • mixing techniques • application techniques PROJECT: We will paint some existing clay walls, as well as some art projects for you to take home This course is for you if… : you want to learn how to make inexpensive, healthy paints with natural ingredients WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✓ one-on-one guidance from Sigi ✓ how to calculate materials ✓ resources for pigments ✓ ample time for questions ✓ browse books in my library ✓ healthy lunch ✓ free tent camping onsite

DATE: September 11, 12, 13 (3 days) DESCRIPTION: Spend 3 days learning how to use site soils, as well as dry pottery clays, to make a variety of clay plaster recipes, then learn a variety of specialty application techniques with guidance from 2 professionals. You’ll get tips on sourcing materials, developing samples, timing, jobsite prep, and more! WHAT YOU LEARN: • understanding each ingredient & its role in your plaster/paint • sourcing clay & other materials • establishing recipes, including adding pigments • how to create reproducible samples • various specialty finishing techniques, such as sgraffito & burnishing PROJECT: We will add finish clay plasters and paints over existing clay walls This course is for you if… : you are a tradesperson that wants to add clay plaster to your repertoire. You will get the most out of this course if you have some plastering proficiency. WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✓ one-on-one guidance from Sigi & master plasterer Gabriel Franklin of The Art of Plaster ✓ how to calculate materials ✓ tips for jobsite efficiency ✓ resources for clay & pigments ✓ ample time for questions ✓ browse books in my library ✓ healthy lunch ✓ free tent camping onsite

DATE: May 1, 2, 3, & 4 (4 days) DESCRIPTION: Come do a deep dive into lime! Learn how to make & install your own high-quality, base coat lime plaster plus luscious burnished waterproof lime-based tadelakt plaster! WAHT YOU LEARN: • introduction to lime plaster & understanding the different types of lime • understanding your materials • understanding the chemistry (yes, there's lots of chemistry!) • how to work safely with lime • mixing techniques • how to prepare your wall surface • how to apply a basic lime plaster base coat • how to apply & finish tadelakt • calculating quantities • tips for your own projects PROJECT: We will add a coat of lime plaster to an exterior wall + add a tadelakt finish over an existing lime plaster base coat inside a bathroom This course is for you if… : you want to take the mystery out of lime plaster & learn how to create a gorgeous, versatile, waterproof finish, made with natural ingredients. You do not need prior plastering experience! WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✓ one-on-one technique guidance from Sigi ✓ Tadelakt info sheet ✓ resources for lime & pigments ✓ ample time for questions ✓ browse books in my library ✓ healthy lunch ✓ free tent camping onsite 

DATE: May 23, 24, 25, 26 (4 days) DESCRIPTION: Unique opportunity to spend 4 days learning several different natural building methods. Learn the basics of hempcrete, cob, and clay-based plaster all in one workshop! WHAT YOU LEARN: • basics of mixing & installing hempcrete • benefits of clay walls • understanding ingredients & the function each one serves • how to test site soil for clay content & establish your basic cob recipe • low-tech mixing techniques • hands-on experience building • plastering techniques & tips • passive solar design overview PROJECT: We will finish up a passive solar greenhouse structure on our farm, including insulating exterior foundation walls with hempcrete, completing a cob wall, and shaping walls with a versatile, fiber-rich clay plaster. This course is for you if…: you want a taste of several different natural building techniques all in one weekend WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✓ hands-on experience mixing & installing hempcrete, cob walls, & clay plaster ✓ one-on-one guidance from Sigi ✓ ample time for questions ✓ browse books in my library ✓ healthy lunch ✓ free tent camping onsite 

DATE: April 11-12 (2 Days) DESCRIPTION: Come build a sawhorse, frame a stud wall, and make some sawdust alongside two female frame-to-finish carpenters who are excited to share tricks of the trade. WHAT YOU LEARN: • basic power tool use & safety – with loads of practice! Let’s make some sawdust!! • how to outfit your tool belt and the tools you need to show up on a jobsite with • construction jargon • basic house anatomy • ergonomics and leverage (moving ladders, plywood, heavy materials, etc.) • how to navigate tricky job site dynamics (especially as a woman in the trades) PROJECT: You will build a sawhorse to take home with you. This course is for you if… : you want the confidence to walk onto a job site with knowledge and a basic skill level (and a set of sawhorses to take home) WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✓ one-on-one guidance from frame-to-finish carpenters Sarah Gilbert & Alex Norman ✓ links to recommended hand tools ✓ hands-on experience with various tools & constructing a basic structure ✓ ample time for questions ✓ healthy lunch ✓ free tent camping onsite