Cal Earth

If you want to work with your hands, connect with the earth, and explore the possibilities of Superadobe and earth architecture then come take our one day Introduction to Superadobe workshop.We will teach you how to dig the earth right beneath your feet and transform it into beautiful and lasting forms, such as raised bed gardens, garden walls, retaining walls and more. Once you complete this course you will understand how these same techniques are used to build houses, meditation centers and entire eco-villages using techniques that are sustainable, affordable, non-toxic and great fun!

We also offer an online version of this class! Click for more info

 

Program includes

  • Cal-Earth tour
  • Discussion of Superadobe structures and landscaping elements
  • Background and wider applications of Superadobe
  • Understanding soils for building
  • Hands-on Superadobe bag filling and related techniques
  • All participants receive access to the "Superadobe Basics" Online class

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Complete the Cal-Earth Application
Pay the $150 Registration

Once you have registered and paid you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours with additional information (what to bring, etc.)

Workshop runs 8:30am-6pm

After completing this workshop, the tuition can be applied to any longer Cal-Earth workshop

 

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PLEASE NOTE: Workshops will be rescheduled if there are less than 3 registered participants. You will be notified one week before your workshop to confirm.

Cancellation Policy:

If for some reason you are unable to attend the workshop you registered for, your deposit may also be applied to another course that same year if you notify Cal-Earth at least two weeks before the start of a course.

If you wish to withdraw completely and cannot reschedule, a $50 registration fee will be deducted and your remaining balance refunded if you notify Cal-Earth two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Any cancellations within two weeks of the workshop will not be refunded, only transfered.

If Cal-Earth cancels the workshop due to low enrollment your tuition will be fully refunded or transferred.

Short Term Programs

Introduction to Superadobe

Core Curriculum
Weekend and 4 Day Fundamentals

Long Term Programs

4 Week In-Depth Program

12 Week Earth Architecture Apprenticeship

Specialty Programs

Rocket Stove Combined Workshop

Permaculture Certification Combined Workshop

"Summer Camp" Intensive Course

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Cal-Earth Inc. / Geltaftan Foundation | Hesperia, California

Superadobe technology was designed and developed by architect Nader Khalili and Cal-Earth Institute, and engineered by P.J. Vittore. Superadobe is a patented system (U.S. patent #5,934,027) freely put at the service of humanity and the environment. Licensing is required for commercial use.

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