Join us July 12–13, 2025, for a hands-on clay plaster workshop in Kelseyville, CA! We’ll be applying the scratch and brown coats to the interior and exterior straw bale walls of a unique new home designed by Darrel DeBoer and built by Skillful Means.

Instructors: Amanda Fischer & Myles Danforth (Healthy Home Artisans)

• Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day
• Cost: $150 (includes lunch & dinner Saturday, breakfast & lunch Sunday)
• Spaces left: 11
• Registration: Register here
• Contact: Allison Arnold, [email protected], 301-357-0582

Workshop highlights:

• Apply scratch and brown coats to straw bale walls (interior & exterior)
• Learn about natural building, mesh reinforcement, and wall straightening
• All skill levels welcome; instruction and hands-on experience
• Camping and bathrooms on-site; local hotels available

Site details and directions provided upon registration confirmation.

Mark your calendar: Finish Coat Workshop, August 2–3!