ATTENTION: This workshop was cancelled due to low attendance. We are sorry for any inconvenience to those who signed up. Our policy requires 4 people in each workshop (minimum).
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Transform a utilitarian floor into a foot-friendly, durable, natural surface. Earthen floors are known for their beauty, smooth finish and flexibility. A great skill-building opportunity for local builders, homeowners, and those seeking a more ecological lifestyle. Experience the techniques that our ancestors used to transform their environment using the materials under their feet!
This hands-on workshop includes
- Create a three-layer earthen floor: this "poured adobe" technique provides thermal mass, acoustic modulation, and a resilient, durable, attractive surface.
- Learn basics about thermal mass and radiant heat to warm bodies. Create a "radiant floor heater" with only earth and sunlight -- or incorporate modern radiant heat technology with the quality feeling of earth surfaces!
- Learn principles of foundations, drainage, and floor support for creating or retrofitting an earthen floor in your own space.
- Get your hands dirty with practice: mix local materials, create consistent batches, and work with simple tools and levels to ensure an even, durable floor.
- Try our favorite finish techniques to seal and protect your floor from moisture and stains
- Enjoy the rhythm of working naturally to music, and bring your songs to share! (Live or recorded music selections welcome -- steady, lively beats preferred.)
- Take home a souvenir sample adobe "tile" shaped by your own hands, and step-by-step Earthen Floor instruction booklet for easy reference.
Homestay available for out-of-town participants- please contact us when registering.
Places are limited and BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Location
Earth Architecture Headquarters
1042 Santa Ynez Avenue
Los Osos, CA 93402
Facility: Garden of Soul
Room: Patio area
Instructors
Isaac j. Horton
Isaac j. Horton is the founder of Earth Architecture™ and is experienced in many aspects of natural building including Earthcrete, rammed earth, natural plasters, earthen floors and foundations.
