Classes and Workshops

AiNS offers periodic classes and lectures in Southern California covering a variety of adobe related topics, including: Introduction to Earthen Architecture, Adobe Basics, Hornos and Earthen Ovens, Earthen Finishes, Making Adobe Bricks. See below for our upcoming classes.

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JUNE 26 – MULTIPLE DATES

Making Adobe

A one-day hands introduction to the basics of adobe brick making, including soil sourcing and testing, form design, curing and stabilizers

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OCTOBER 24-30

Adobe Foundations and Site Work

Join us for a week long intensive class on foundations and site work for a small adobe structure.

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OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6

Adobe Wall Construction

Building upon the Foundations workshop, we will hold a 1 week intensive class on building adobe walls.

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NOVEMBER 7-13

Roofs, Vaults, Openings & Insulation

Join us for a 1 week intensive class dedicated to roofs, vaults, openings and insulation.

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NOVEMBER 14-30

Interior and Exterior Finishes

A hands-on introduction to appropriate finishes for earthen structures, including earthen plasters, lime plasters and clay paints.

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