
Earth plaster
6-9/6/2021
Practical training natural building workshop with Rotem Koren
















Earth plaster is an exterior or interior coating of house walls that is based on clay as a natural bonding that when having Aggregates and fiber added becomes a natural and breathing coating that creates a healthy and pleasant living environment. In this workshop, we will get to know the natural raw materials in our local environments and their function in the different mixtures. We will deepen our understanding of the principals of mixing the earth plaster in accordance with the infrastructure, needs and work persons. We will get to know the tools and their use at each stage, we will prepare a basic mixture for an array of bases and experiment with finishing mixtures and stabilizing materials.
Who is the workshop suitable for:
For those interested in building, renovating, adding or insulating their home. Anyone who is interested in getting to know the method and touching the earth.
* Limited number of places
What else?
Sunset/sunrise walks in the deserts
Accommodation in Rotem’s strawbale and local earth finished huts
Healthy and delicious vegetarian meals by chef Yinon Beeri
Yoga practice with Rotem Ratner.
Schedule:
Sunday
14:00 - 16:00 Arrival and settling in.
16:30 Sunset walk in the desert.
18:30 Dinner
19:30 Introduction talk and opening presentation
Monday
06:30 - 07:30 Yoga practice
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 - 12:30 Earth session #1
13:00 Lunch
14:30-16:30 Earth session #2
Free time
18:30 Dinner
20:00 Movie screening
Tuesday
06:30-07:30 Yoga practice
08:00 Breakfast
09:00-12:30 Earth session #3
13:00 lunch
14:30-16:30 Earth session #4
Free time
18:30 dinner
20:00 Question and answer evening, bonfire and music
Wednesday
06:30-07:30 Yoga practice
08:00 Breakfast
09:00-12:30 Summarizing Earth session
13:00 lunch
14:00 Summarizing discussion and goodbyes
The schedule is subject to change.
The workshop will take place in accordance with the Purple Badge guidance
In case of workshop cancelation or attendance cancellation due to sickness or quarantine the full advance payment will be refunded.
Cost:
Early registration (up to 27/3) 260 NIS
Regular price 2800 NIS
Full training – including the three courses 7500 Nis
The price includes:
Professional theoretical and hands-on guidance, three Yoga practices, three nights accommodation in “Rotem’s” earth huts in rooms of up to four people, nine vegetarian meals, free coffee corner.
Payment: 400 NIS advance at registration, the remainder at the workshop start.