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.
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
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.
OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6
Adobe Wall Construction
Building upon the Foundations workshop, we will hold a 1 week intensive class on building adobe walls.
NOVEMBER 7-13
Roofs, Vaults, Openings & Insulation
Join us for a 1 week intensive class dedicated to roofs, vaults, openings and insulation.
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.