2026 Workshops
FINISH PLASTER WALLS & FLOOR. PLUS COB BENCH
Location:Hat Creek, Secwepmc BC
June 22-26th 2026
For the 5th year in a row the Mudgirls head back up to Melawmen Flats to put the final touches to this little load bearing cob shelter. We will be putting on the finishing layers of plaster on the inside, and laying the top coat of the earthen floor. Participants will also be building a cob bench and/or possibly an oven to create an outdoor gathering for the Morgan family and friends to make music and connect. This event offers a unique opportunity to join with like minded people, build and create community.
Folks will have the opportunity to build with local and reclaimed materials, employ sustainable design principals, and use innovative techniques that combine artistry with ecological responsibility.
Come get muddy, learn, share and have fun.
Cost is $400 for this 5 day workshop.
This includes 3 meals per day, childcare, and camping on site.
All genders welcome.
Payment plan available.
No experience necessary.
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL
Chip Slip, Earthen Plaster and Cob Floor Workshop with Greenhaven Farm
Location: Greenhaven farm in Comox Valley, BC
AUGUST 18-22
Join the Mudgirls in Collaboration with Greenhaven Farm for a five day hands on natural building workshop. Together we will work towards completing a chip slip bath house nestled in the woods of the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island.
You will have the opportunity to make and install chip slip infill, a cob floor and plaster all made from local clay dug up on the property. We will delve into various topics including alternative building materials, sustainable design principles, creating art with mud, and off grid “lifestyle”
Cost is $500 for this 5 day workshop.
This includes 3 meals per day, childcare, and camping on site.
Daily instructional will cover a range of natural building related subjects based on participants interests.
All genders welcome
No experience necessary
Please Register For this workshop through the Greenhaven Farm website.
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL
Earthen and Clay-Lime Plastering Workshop
Location: Denman Island, also known as Inner Island (Taystay'ich), BC
Workshop: May 19-23, 2025
Join us in finishing and re-finishing a cob home perched on Denman Island ocean view ridge. This workshop hands-on portion is entirely focused on processing local clay, sand and fibre into earthen plaster and hybrid clay-lime, and applying it on cob walls and lathing.
Participants will have the chance to delve into various topics, including eco-friendly materials, sustainable design principles, and innovative techniques that combine artistry with ecological responsibility.
Cost is $500 for this 5 day workshop
This includes 3 meals per day, childcare, and camping on site.
Daily instructionals will cover a range of natural building-related subjects based on participants interests, and we offer optional tours of other natural and alternative builds during evenings.
All genders welcome.
Payment plan available.
No experience necessary.
Denman, also known as Inner Island (Taystay'ich), is traditional Pentlach, K’omox, Sliammon and Kwakwaka’wakw territory.
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL
Earthen Floor and Plastering Workshop
Location: Hat Creek, secwepemc BC
Workshop: June 9-13, 2025
Join us on the Morgan family land in this continuation of Land Back action. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals while engaging in hands-on activities that promote community.
We will be continuing the construction of a small cob house that began over 15 years ago! Join the Mudgirls and the local community, to bring this house much closer to completion. Participants will have the chance build with local and reclaimed materials, sustainable design principles, and innovative techniques that combine artistry with ecological responsibility. We will be finishing the base coat plaster, applying the finish coat and laying an earthen floor.
come get muddy, learn, share, and have fun.
Cost is $400 for this 5 day workshop.
This includes 3 meals per day, childcare, and camping on site.
All genders welcome.
Payment plan available.
No experience necessary.
Fun times in Hat Creek 2023!
A bunch of happy slip-sloppers on the Sunshine Coast!
Two happy wall-stuffers on Denman!
Hat Creek 2022
This could be you.
Get dirty and learn stuff at the same time.
building a revolution,
one handful at a a time.
Thinking of hosting a workshop on your land or in your community?
Contact us hello@mudgirls.ca