If you're interested in developing practical knowledge and skills in ecological building techniques, or exploring alternatives for building an affordable home based on permaculture and biotecture (Earthship) design principles, then our two day Natural Building Workshop is for you.

At this practical hands-on workshop you will learn how to:

evaluate earth components
mix, stomp and fashion cob
mix and apply natural renders
construct and finish cob walls
add innovations and flourishes
work productively as a team with shared purpose
rock wall (retaining wall) building
greenhouse design and building

Join us for a weekend at Victoria's first Earthship in beautiful Kinglake Victoria and experience the festival atmosphere of joyful, creative and collaborative home building.

Sleep in the solar passive ecologically designed fire-resilient Earthship, share delicious home-cooked meals and enjoy the warmth of good company around the fire-pit under the Milky Way.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

While you're in Kingslake, you are also free to take the opportunity to explore the mountain hinterlands, wet scherophyll rainforest, majestic waterfalls, extensive water catchments, abundant wild animals and birdlife, surreal sunsets and spectacular views of the city skyline.

WORKSHOP DATES & TIMES

Our Natural Building Workshops run over two days on weekends with sleepover at Kinship Kinglake Earthship on the Saturday night (accommodation included).

The next lot of workshop are being offered on the following dates and times.

Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September 2026, 10am-4:00pm

Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October 2026, 10am-4:00pm

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 November 2026, 10am-4:00pm

Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 December 2026 10am-4.00pm

Please note: If you are unable to make it for both days, you are welcome to join us for one day over the weekend.

COST

$150-$75 for two days (inc. overnight accommodation)

$85-$40 for one day

Two tasty and nutritious meals provided each day.

WHAT TO BRING

sleeping bag and pillow
change of clothes
sturdy shoes
musical instrument or favourite Spotify playlist

Contact the host of Kinship Kinglake Natural Building Workshop