Lime Plaster

Location: 

Riverside, CA

Instructors: 

Susan Krings and Nick Barrick

Start Date: 

Saturday, November 1, 2025

End Date: 

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Cost: 

50

Registration, Discounts and Related Information: 

Workshop Registration Page

Description: 

(Confirm date with Susan as it will be in November sometime!)

Natural Building Workshops in March, April and May 2025
Join us for a hands-on natural building workshop series at the Riverside Corona Resource Conservation District (RCRCD) in Riverside, CA. Over several weekends in March, April, and May 2025, we'll guide you through constructing a Tool Lending Library using sustainable materials and techniques. 
Workshop Details:
  • Location: 4500 Glenwood Dr., Riverside, CA 92501
  • Organizer: DiHG Eco-Prise, Inc.
  • Instructors: Susan Krings and Nick Barrick
  • Contact: 310-990-8695 or dihgeco@gmail.com
  • Project: Construction of a Community Tool Lending Library
  • Building Method: Palletable Cobin
  • Suggested Donation: $50 per class (each day is 1 class)
Schedule:
Participate in any of the individual classes in which you are interested or take them all for a comprehensive natural building learning experience.
  • March 22, 2025: Setting Posts for Frame and Rubble Trench
  • April 5, 2025: Stem Wall, Frame, Roof, Pallets
  • April 19, 2025: Roof, Insulation, Exterior Cob
  • April 26, 2025: Interior Fixtures and Cob
  • May 3, 2025: Natural Floor
  • November 2025: Exterior Lime Plaster
What You'll Learn:
  • Fundamental natural building techniques using cob in the Palletable Cobin style.
  • Sustainable sourcing and preparation of materials.
  • Collaborative hands-on building skills.
Why Participate?
By joining this workshop, you'll gain practical experience in sustainable construction and contribute to a community resource that supports local sustainability efforts. The Tool Lending Library aims to empower individuals to utilize locally available resources, especially from the waste stream, to create functional and inspiring structures.
Registration and Donations:
Our natural building projects are entirely self-funded, relying on donations from participants to cover educational programs, materials, and community initiatives. Your contribution directly supports environmental education and resilience in our region.
To register or for more information, please visit our website: Permaculture Design Courses, Demonstration Sites and Eco-Villages . When you register you will receive an email with detailed instructions and information. Feel free to reach out to Susan anytime with any questions.
Embark on this journey to reconnect with nature and your community through sustainable building practices. We look forward to building together!