Workshops
empowering natural building experience
Are you a hands-on learner?
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Come join a fun hands-on natural building experience with expert Sigi Koko! She teaches a wide variety of workshop topics and has been doing so for 20 years. Sigi teaches you how to build as well as why it works...all in a supportive learning environment.
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What you learn at each workshop:
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how to build properly in a wet & humid climate
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benefits and challenges of various natural materials
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specifics for getting a building permit
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plus one-on-one guidance and hands-on experience
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Come learn in an empowering environment!!
“I love Sigi's teaching style. She is patient and funny, and explains why everything works, not just how to do it..."
Claude
2025 Workshop Schedule
Click on the links to see what you will learn at each natural building workshop.
Please contact me directly if you are having trouble registering: sigikoko@buildnaturally.com
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Sat, Apr 26Fawn Grove, PA 17321, USAApr 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – Apr 27, 2025, 5:30 PMFawn Grove, PA 17321, USA
Multiple DatesThu, May 15Fawn Grove, PA 17321, USAMay 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – May 18, 2025, 5:30 PMFawn Grove, PA 17321, USA
Sat, May 24Fawn Grove, PA 17321, USAMay 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – May 26, 2025, 5:30 PMFawn Grove, PA 17321, USA- Multiple DatesThu, Jun 12Fawn Grove, PA 17321, USAJun 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jun 15, 2025, 5:30 PMFawn Grove, PA 17321, USA
Thu, Jun 26Fawn Grove, PA 17321, USAJun 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jun 29, 2025, 5:30 PMFawn Grove, PA 17321, USA
Sat, Jul 05Fawn Grove, PA 17321, USAJul 05, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PMFawn Grove, PA 17321, USA
Multiple DatesThu, Jul 31Fawn Grove, PA 17321, USAJul 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – Aug 01, 2025, 5:30 PMFawn Grove, PA 17321, USAJul 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – Aug 01, 2025, 5:30 PMFawn Grove, PA 17321, USA2 day introduction to casting plants in high-strength gypsum for backsplashes & art pieces by guest instructor Gabriel Franklin of The Art of Plaster. Choose between 2 different dates; July 31-August 1 or August 2-3 $400 earlybird (by March 1st) | $450 after March 1st- Multiple DatesSat, Aug 02Fawn Grove, PA 17321, USAAug 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – Aug 03, 2025, 5:30 PMFawn Grove, PA 17321, USAAug 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – Aug 03, 2025, 5:30 PMFawn Grove, PA 17321, USA2 day introduction to casting plants in high-strength gypsum for backsplashes & art pieces by guest instructor Gabriel Franklin of The Art of Plaster. Choose between 2 different dates; July 31-August 1 or August 2-3 $400 earlybird (by March 1st) | $450 after March 1st
Fri, Aug 29Fawn Grove, PA 17321, USAAug 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – Aug 31, 2025, 5:30 PMFawn Grove, PA 17321, USA
Sold OutSat, Sep 13Fawn Grove, PA 17321, USASep 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – Sep 14, 2025, 5:30 PMFawn Grove, PA 17321, USA
Fri, Sep 26Fawn Grove, PA 17321, USASep 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – Sep 28, 2025, 5:30 PMFawn Grove, PA 17321, USASep 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – Sep 28, 2025, 5:30 PMFawn Grove, PA 17321, USA3 days on how to run a kick-ass workshop! Note that this workshop is geared toward folks that want to foray into teaching workshops, or are already teaching workshops and are looking for tips for making them even better. $355 earlybird (by March 1st) | $400 after March 1st
Sat, Oct 11Fawn Grove, PA 17321, USAOct 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – Oct 12, 2025, 5:30 PMFawn Grove, PA 17321, USA
Sigi's Teaching Style
What to Expect at our Workshops​​
Before the workshop, you will receive a detailed email with all of the pertinent information, including what to bring, what to wear, and other logistical details.
Each workshop begins with an in-depth explanation & demonstration of the materials and methods. You spend the remainder of the workshop practicing your new skills, with ample one-on-one instruction from Sigi.
Sigi also does an "Ask me anything" session at lunch, so you can get your natural building questions answered.​​
What's Included in Workshop Fees​​
What you'll get at every workshop:
• Comprehensive information & thorough explanations
• Ample hands-on experience
• Guided instruction from Sigi
• Healthy lunch
• Browsing access to my favorite books on the topic
• "Ask me anything" during lunch
(to get your natural building questions answered)
• Free camping access (when venue allows)
• Feeling empowered! :)
Sigi's Teaching Syle​​
I believe the way to truly learn HOW something works requires also learning WHY it works. So that's exactly my approach to teaching...and why every workshop includes:
• thorough explanations of materials, tools, & techniques, PLUS
• ample hands-on experience...so you leave with
the confidence to continue on your own
I take a low-tech approach to teaching, using simple tools for maximum empowerment.
“She may be small, but she's a power-house builder and leader!""
Beth