join us for a hands on learning experience to gain knowledge of natural building with a group of like-minded people
All Skill levels welcome. No previous experience required!
MgO and HEMP Building Fundamentals Workshop First of 2 workshops at this location in August
Saoirse Learning Center will be offering two 7-day MgO and HEMP building Fundamentals workshops back to back (with a 2-day break in between). The first week includes an intro to building from the foundation through the completion of the project with an experience of framing, cast-in-place wall systems, roof finishing and other finishing demos including window and door installation and stuccoing and plaster.
From August 5th through August 13th we will be sharing our passion for Magnesium Oxide and Hemp as building materials and teaching the simple cast-in-place building method for a well insulated and sustainable wall system. We start with the lumber structure that holds the forms, discuss utility installation and then we are ready to pack the walls! After the walls are done we fill the rafters with hemp and deck the roof. Finishing includes window and door installation, MgO/hemp flooring options and stuccoing the exterior/interior.
MgO cement is an ancient material used to build the Great Wall of China and the Egyptian Pyramids. When coupled with hemp it has a low carbon footprint, it will continue to sequester carbon even after the building is complete and it acts as a filter for the air that enters the building. Our certified instructor will guide you through all the steps of this workshop.
Evenings will include music around the campfire (feel free to bring your instruments), dancing, and connecting with like-minded, intriguing people from all across the country and (sometime) the world!
We will close this workshop at 20 students, so don’t wait to sign up! The tuition will be $1,350 CAD for the 7-day workshop. On-site accommodations and meal plans are available through Saoirse Learning Center. You can find details on all that below, and you will receive a link after you sign up to make those arrangements.