Natural Building Workshops
The best way to learn natural building is through practice. At Turiya, we are not only preserving ancient methods like wattle and daub but also teaching innovative solutions like strawbale, slipstraw, and aircrete (upcoming). The knowledge we share is both local and global, traditional with a modern twist — helping you create comfortable, breathable living spaces inspired by nature.
Virtual Natural Building Workshops (COMING SOON!)
Coming in 2026, Turiya will be offering two online workshops: Natural Building for Beginners and Lime Plaster/Tadelakt for Beginners. These courses will include the following information:
Natural Building for Beginners
We will cover everything you need to know to get started on your own Natural Building Project! This is a LIVE workshop, where we will work through theory, history, chemistry, and the practice of natural building. It will also include a Q&A section where you can ask a natural building professional your questions! We will discuss topics such as:
The differences between natural building techniques
The basics of Strawbale, Wattle and Daub, Cob, Adobe, and Slip-Straw
The Health and Environmental Benefits of Mud Homes
Techniques for the Proper Cob Ratios (How much Clay, Sand, etc)
How to Begin your Design (Framing First vs Walls First)
Disadvantages of working with cob
The Chemistry of Cob and Why it Works
How to Protect Mud Homes from the Elements
How to Problem Solve common issues like Cracking
Lime Plaster + Tadelakt for Beginners
Feel overwhelmed by where to start in your lime plaster journey? Want to improve your lime plaster skills, or make furniture, showers, walls, and even countertops from lime? We will cover everything you need to know to get started on your own Lime Plaster or Ancient Tadelakt work! We will discuss topics such as:
The History of Lime Plaster
The Chemistry of Lime and Tadelakt
The differences between Lime products on the market
The differences between hydraulic and non-hydraulic lime
Lime vs. Cement
Techniques for a successful application
Tips for preparation of the environment and wall
Benefits and disadvantages of working with lime
Specific ratios of Lime Plaster for different wall types and situations
How to Problem Solve cracking, delamination, and other common issues
How to design your own furniture, countertops, and showers with lime
Stay Tuned for the online workshop announcement via the Newsletter below !
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Upcoming Workshops
Natural Building Online Intensive
We are currently working on a highly detailed online intensive course for DIY builders who want to learn how to precisely build a natural home or a mud home. This will be a module-based course with video demonstrations and extensive coverage of multiple popular natural building techniques, international permitting codes, mud home design and optimization, and more!
Lime Plaster + Tadelakt Intensive
We are currently working on an online intensive course for those interested in the ancient practice of lime plaster, lime work, and tadelakt. We have spent years experimenting on our farm in order to understand the chemistry and behavior of lime. This will be a video-based module course showcasing the artistry and expertise required for a successful lime plaster project.
To stay updated on our workshop schedule, please follow Turiya Natural Living on Instagram for live announcements!
