A bridge to the emerging future and a vehicle to a more beautiful world
SCULPTURAL PLASTER WORKSHOP IN SEPTEMBER WITH LYDIA DOLEMAN!
Join us in Ashland, Oregon. September 27th and 28th for a creative weekend working with clay plasters to create a sgraffito mandala! Learn the technical side of working with earthen plasters from what makes a good mix, to where to source materials and pigments, to tools and techniques of the trade all while collectively bringing a wall to life. $275 each lunch and camping available.
Taught by long time plasterer and natural builder- Lydia Doleman
Email ladystraw@gmail.com to register and/or with any questions.
Our Current Projects
Timberframe Workshop, Elemental Atheneum, Ashland
Jackson Wellsprings, Ashland
Reciprocity: Giving and receiving based on empowered relationships with each other and the Earth
Our Mission
Preserving artisan craftsmanship and promoting natural building through a nonprofit educational platform.
Our Vision
A world where people live in harmony with nature, and the wisdom of skilled artisans and our ancestors is honored and passed down.
Eleven Pillars
We believe the future is one where we live in a reciprocal relationship with the earth—where every structure, and every project enhances rather than harms the environment. By focusing on natural materials and sustainable building techniques, we’re creating a positive impact on the planet, one project at a time.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
WATCH PRESENTATION ON: Natural Building for Fire Resiliency
Discover the advantages of natural building over conventional methods in this engaging evening event. We'll explore the health impacts of building materials, the toxic risks posed by petrochemical-based structures during fires, and the fire-resilient qualities of natural materials. Dive into an in-depth look at various building techniques and materials.
We’ll also launch the exciting Bee Hiven Eco Temple project, which includes five hands-on natural building workshops at the Well Springs.
This event features Lydia Doleman, a Southern Oregon-based natural builder, contractor, and artist with over two decades of experience in straw, clay, and wood-based construction.
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