Natural Building Education
Meet our natural building director Bryan Burnoski
Bryan Burnoski has been teaching and leading natural building workshops for over 17 years. He has built over 16 earthen structures through the workshops he’s taught. Using just clay, sand, and straw as the raw materials for building, allows for participants in a workshop to get involved, no matter, age, ability, or skill level. Natural buildings breathe, are natural, free from toxic chemicals and compounds, are DIY friendly, and can be quite inexpensive. Bryan enjoys teaching people natural building so that they can learn the skills our ancestors learned over centuries. Natural building is an age-old technique that still works very well in today’s world. “It’s more like remembering how to build than anything else, and once people get the hang of it it’s really quite intuitive and fun”
Natural Building Workshops 2025
Intro to Cob and Natural Building
May 4th 10AM - 1PM
Fire and Lime: an exploration in rocket stoves and lime plasters
May 18 -22
Over five days, participants will gain valuable skills in building high-efficiency rocket stoves and creating eco-friendly lime plasters, learning both the art and science behind these techniques.
This workshop is perfect for builders, artisans, and anyone interested in green construction methods. You’ll leave with practical knowledge you can apply to your own projects, as well as a deeper understanding of how these natural materials contribute to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Scholarships are available to ensure this valuable learning opportunity is accessible to everyone.
Food (breakfast, lunch, & dinner) and camping is included, dorm rooms may be booked separately at $45/ night for a single dorm room.
Space is limited—secure your spot today!
PRICING
Tier 1 (Community Supported) : $600/person
Tier 2 (Community Sustaining): $700/person
Tier 3 (Community Regenerative): $800/person
Minors accompanied by adults may attend for free
Please enquire about scholarships if you need financial assistance!
Hands on Cob: ASL Instruction and Interpreter Assisted Natural Building workshop
June 14
Free to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attendees