Date: Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September 2026 Time: All day Location: CAT, Machynlleth SY20 9AZ
This 2-day course at the Centre for Alternative Technology offers a practical introduction to earth buildings and using earth as a building material.
Architect Maria Sierra Sánchez will guide you through an inspiring two days where you’ll explore:
- Earth: clay and other elements
- How to source earth for building
- How to test your materials and what to look out for
- Earths symbiosis with other materials
- Earth Building mixes using other natural materials
- An overview of Earth Building techniques
- The preparation and creation of a small design
This course offers hands-on experience, allowing you to try various techniques while understanding the raw materials, selecting the right building methods, and mastering the perfect mixes for each application.
Up to date details and booking information via the CAT website