Cob Workshop - Earthbuilding Techniques for Ceremony Hut Construction

Cob Workshop - Earthbuilding Techniques for Ceremony Hut Construction

Come join us in Chattanooga, TN at Talking Water Nature Retreat for hands-on workshops where you'll learn the ancient art of cob building! Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful ceremony hut using natural materials.

Get ready to get your hands dirty and connect with the earth in a meaningful way. This in-person event is perfect for anyone interested in blending sustainable building practices, trusted techniques, and traditional construction methods. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn and create together!

Workshops are broken down into core categories - sign up for one workshop or sign up for them all! Topics include foundations/stone walls, cob sculpture, living roof construction, and earthen plastering. Open to all levels; early-bird registration opens now. Learn more:

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Info: Aug 25–28 - Stacked-stone retaining walls, mortar techniques, & doorway framing

Info: Aug 30–31 - Cutting & installing colorful bottle walls, & cob detailing

Info: Sept 5–14 - Mixing cob, sculpting, constructing niches, shelves, & wall-building from start-to-finish (base of the walls to the bond beam for the roof attachments)

Info: Sept 13–14 & Sept 20–21 - Make walls of stacked cedar rounds and glass bottle logs, utilizing sawdust-lime mortar

Info: Sept 24–28 - Natural plastering techniques to seal and beautify

Info: Oct15–19 - Learn the math behind designing a reciprocal roof, as well as how to install roundwood rafters, sheathing, and a full green roof system.

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