You are invited to participate in a hands-on natural building workshop near downtown Eugene! Details below...

WHAT: Hands-On Lime Plasters and Clay Plasters Workshop

WHEN: Saturday, June 14th, 9am-5pm

WHERE: Maitreya Ecovillage, on Broadway between Almaden and Chambers near downtown Eugene, at the cob bench in front of the Strawbale community building.

THE DETAILS: Learn the varieties and techniques of decorative and practical lime earthen plasters as well as structural and sculptural cob. This course will provide an introduction to specifying, sourcing, mixing and applying lime and earth plasters and natural finishes over a variety of interior and exterior surfaces, both natural and conventional. The course will cover the basics of clay and lime, the use of locally harvested materials, a selection of natural finish products, pigments, additives and sealers. Participants will have the opportunity to mix and apply clay and lime plaster and other natural finishes. The tuition is $80. Natural Building related books and other items will be available for sale - please bring cash to receive discounts on books.

WHAT TO BRING: hat, lightweight gloves, lightweight long-sleeved clothing, water bottle, notebook, pen or pencil, sample of clay soil from your property, plaster tools you may own - pointers, putty knives, large Nancy's yogurt lids, large sponges, etc. If you have them and wish to share, please bring small pieces of tile or flat glass for mosaic work.

DISCOUNTS: "Friends and Family Discount" - bring a friend and you both save 20% off the workshop tuition; Work/Trade: if you can help with tools, materials or work beyond the workshop (finishing the project in the following days/weeks) we can offer some scholarships.

INSTRUCTOR: Brian Coia, owner of BioLime plaster company (www.biolime.com) and Jack Stephens, partner at Wild Earth Village Builders and director of the Natural Building Network.

CONTACT: organicjack@gmail.com or 888-201-8489 For additional information about natural building and this workshop please contact Jack at 888-201-8489.

Natural Building offers real solutions to the problems of global climate change, fresh water access, natural resource depletion, affordable housing and social justice. For more information about the Natural Building visit www.naturalbuildingnetwork.org. Thanks again for supporting Natural Building in Eugene. Let's stay in touch and help our community become more beautiful, healthy and durable.