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EARTHEN BUIDLING WORKSHOPS SLOVAKIA - BANSKÁ ŠTIAVNICA

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND ADULTS

Our earthen home in Slovakia

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After building our earthen home in Slovakia, we'd like to share this important and amazing life skill with others.

We welcome you to join one of our workshop days in the beautiful countryside near Banská Štiavnica,
 where you will experience building with earth, stone and wood,
the most ancient building materials.


 

Photos from our family and adults earthen building workshops below.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS - ADULTS 

Adult workshops are held in English


If none of these dates suit you, we are open to host adult on different days as well,
out of our set dates. Just get in touch with us and tell us your ideas.



Saturday 28th September - Adults - Option for a 1 day workshop on Saturday
or a 2 day workshop Saturday, Sunday - English only
Sunday 29th September - Adults - Second day of the 2 day workshop - English only


Saturday 5th October -
Adults - Option for a 1 day workshop on Saturday 
or a 2 day workshop Saturday, Sunday - English only
Sunday 6th October - Adults - Second day of the 2 day workshop - English only


Saturday 12th October -
Adults - Option for a 1 day workshop on Saturday
or a 2 day workshop Saturday, Sunday - English only
Sunday 13th October - Adults - Second day of the 2 day workshop - English only

Saturday 19th October -
Adults - Option for a 1 day workshop on Saturday
or a 2 day workshop Saturday, Sunday - English only
Sunday 20th September - Adults - Second day of the 2 day workshop - English only

EARTHEN BUILDING WORKSHOPS -  ADULTS

The adult course covers a wide range of topics relating to the construction of an earthen building. 
You will gain theoretical and practical knowledge on: building regulations, designing with passive solar and energy saving principles, earth's thermal mass for storing heat, materials/tools needed for building process, planning and building the roof, testing your soil, how to mix materials with correct clay-sand ratios, foundations, drainage, stem wall,
building the walls (with different methods for load-bearing walls or wall fillers), inserting door/window frames, earthen plasters,
earthen floors, advantages/disadvantages of earth, combination with other building materials,
performance of earthen homes during the summer and winter, and much more. 


Workshops available - 1 or 2 days


Duration of the workshop 9.00 - 17.00
Plant-based lunch with refreshments included throughout the day 


Contribution for the workshop:
1 day workshop - 100
 Euro per person 
2 day workshop - 180 Euro per person

Couples/family/group discounts:
1 day workshop 90 Euro per person (when 2 people attending)
2 day workshop 170 Euro per person (when 2 people attending)

 
1 day workshop 80 Euro per person (when 3 or more people attending)
2 day workshop 160 Euro per person (when 3 or more people attending)

Limited places available for each workshop


(for the 2 day workshop possibility to book an accommodation in the local B&B if available
- an extra 12 euros per person per night)

To book your place, send us a message here
or WhatsApp +421 907 166 488 Katarina

EARTHEN BUILDING WORKSHOP - FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN

Building with earth is loved by all ages, so we'd like to make this experience available for families with children,
allowing the younger participants to pioneer in their creativity while being supported by parents.

During the family workshop we will construct a bench - playhouse. 

Duration of the workshop 9am - 16pm
Plant-based lunch with refreshments included throughout the day


Contribution: 40 Euro per person (aged 7+)
Children aged 6 and younger are welcome free of charge.

Limited places available for each workshop

To book your place, send us a message here
or get in touch through WhatsApp  +421 907 166 488 Katarina

PHOTOS FROM FAMILY AND ADULTS EARTHEN BUILDING WORKSHOPS

Adults - Portugal - May 2023

Adults - Portugal - May 2023

Adults - Slovakia - Sept. 2023

Family - Slovakia - Sept. 2023

Adults - Slovakia - Sept. 2023

Adults - Portugal - 16th Dec. 2023

Adults - Portugal - 9th March 2024

Family - Portugal - 14th March 2024

Adults - Portugal - 16th March 2024

Family - Portugal - 1st April 2024

Adults - Portugal - 20th April 2024

Adults - Slovakia - 20th - 21st July 2024

Family - Slovakia - 27th July 2024

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If you're ready to join us, please take a moment to fill out the form below.

Once it’s submitted, we’ll send you all the details for sending your contribution

and joining the hub!

Hub Contribution Per Family - Sliding Scale

We offer a sliding scale to make it accessible for families while honoring the time, care, and heart that goes into creating this hub. Choose the option that reflects: How long you'll stay, Your family’s budget, The value you feel you’re receiving.

Your support directly helps us organize meetups, plan community experiences, and pour more love and time into the hub.

Thank you.

Portugal

1 week - €100+

2 weeks - €150+

3 - 4 weeks - €200+

5 - 6 weeks - €250+

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Portugal - Monthly stays

Your first month - €200+

Each additional month €180+ 

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