Join Joanna Keane Lopez & Helen Levine of NM Earth Industries for an immersive two-day workshop exploring the art and science of adobe architecture and mud plastering. This hands-on experience will take place at one of the largest adobe manufacturing yards in the United States, offering participants a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday & Sunday, May 24 & 25, 2025
• Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: New Mexico Earth Adobes, North Valley, Albuquerque, NM
• Instructors:
  • Joanna Keane Lopez
  • Helen Levine (Co-owner of NM Earth Industries, adobe manufacturers since 1972)
• Capacity: Limited to 12 participants
• Cost: $300.00

Workshop Agenda

• History, politics, and cultural contexts of adobe architecture
• Tour of NM Earth Industries manufacturing yard
• Soil composition analysis
• Tool identification and usage
• Adobe brick making
• Construction techniques for laying and leveling adobes
• Mud plastering techniques
• Adobe arch building
• Optional tour of local earthen sites

What to Bring

• Work clothes that can get dirty
• Sturdy closed-toe shoes
• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
• Water bottle
• Notebook and pen
• Camera (optional)

Registration

• Reserve your spot: Register via joannakeanelopez.com/workshops
• Contact: [Contact information to be added]

Additional Information

• Delicious snacks and refreshments will be provided both days
• Optional tour of local earthen sites will be recommended during the workshop

Organized by Joanna Keane Lopez and NM Earth Industries.