2025 Season

Workshops and application forms posted below.

Enjoying the high visual progress of applying earthen plaster on a cob bathhouse. #earthenplaster #mudgirlsnaturalbuildingcollective #HighVP #sandclaystrawmanure
#naturalbuilding #naturalfinishes #getmuddy

This not-quite-finished little wash-house was looking glorious this morning. #limeplaster #cob #bombaygin #sunshine #mudgirlsnaturalbuilding

The hybrid house. After investigating some moisture damage to the plaster and rough sill, the hole in this straw/clay wall was filled with spray foam that happened to be on hand. No major damage in the wall was found, and the source of the moisture t

Pictures never do it justice. Lime, seaweed gel and marble dust plaster. #limeplaster #naturalplaster #marble #marbledust #mazzaellajaponica

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May 19th-23 2025 Denman Island Plaster

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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.

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.