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Sustainable Building: Earthen Plasters   

This three-week hands-on workshop series introduces participants to natural building finishes. Designed for homeowners, builders, designers, and sustainability enthusiasts, the course blends practical demonstrations with foundational building science principles. Participants will learn how to identify and prepare clay soils, mix earthen plaster, and apply a traditional three-coat plaster system (scratch, brown, and finish coats).

Class Location: Solfed Farm

4420 W F Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Clink on Solfed Farms for more information

  • Sustainable Building: Earthen Plasters

  • This three-week hands-on workshop series introduces participants to natural building finishes. Designed for homeowners, builders, designers, and sustainability enthusiasts, the course blends practical demonstrations with foundational building science principles. Participants will learn how to identify and prepare clay soils, mix earthen plaster, and apply a traditional three-coat plaster system (scratch, brown, and finish coats).

    Class Location: Solfed Farm

    4420 W F Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

    Clink on Solfed Farms for more information

     
  • Fee: $150.00
  • Instructor: Larissa Touloupas, Ondrej Pekarovic

    Capacity Remaining: 12

  • Dates: 5/9/2026 - 5/23/2026

    Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Sessions: 3

    Days: Sa

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