July and September 2-part series of hands-on workshops for hempcrete and plaster

What is hempcrete? Why should we consider using it in place of other construction materials? How can it contribute to our sustainability? Is it appropriate for all building projects? These and many other questions will be answered during the first part of the 2-part series of workshops Building with Hemp July 11-12, 2020 followed by hands-on activities installing hempcrete in the walls of a tiny house under construction in The Ridge area of Smithville, TN.

The second workshop of the series will focus on the art of plastering over the hempcrete walls of the same tiny house. The Hemp Plaster Workshop will take place during the weekend of September 26-27, 2020.

For more information about these unique workshops, please visit the series description on the Events page.

Updated on September 19, 2020

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