Description:   Spend 2 days to completely install a small adobe floor!

What you learn:             

• benefits of clay materials

• performance of adobe floors

• tamped vs. poured adobe floors (benefits/challenges)

• understanding ingredients & the function each one serves

• how to test site soil for clay & establish your basic recipe

• low-tech mixing techniques

• creating a level floor

Project: We will install a small adobe floor inside our composting toilet structure. Since the work space is small, the number of participants is very limited…which means you will have lots of one-on-one time with Sigi!!

This course is for you if… you want to understand the basics of installing and leveling the base layers for an adobe floor, then adding a tight, smooth finish layer.  Useful if you have a tight construction schedule!

What's Included:

✓ one-on-one guidance from Sigi

✓ hands on experience tamping a dry, base layer for an adobe floor

✓ trowel application of a fiber-rich finish layer

✓ resources for clay & pigments

✓ ample time for questions

✓ browse books in my library

✓ healthy lunch

✓ free tent camping onsite