Light, Breathable, & Future-Focused: Join Our Hempcrete Workshop at Talking Water
Curious about hempcrete and where it fits into the future of natural building?
Join us at Talking Water Nature Retreat for a hands-on hempcrete workshop where we’ll explore one of the most exciting plant-based building materials in the natural construction world. If you’ve been wanting to better understand how hempcrete works, how it is installed, and why so many people are drawn to it, this workshop is a great place to begin.
Hempcrete offers a compelling mix of insulation, breathability, and low-impact building potential. It is lightweight, mold-resistant when used correctly, and well loved for the way it supports healthy wall systems.
At Talking Water, we love helping people get beyond the buzzwords and into the real, tactile understanding that comes from actually working with a material. In the same spirit as our 2025 workshops, this class is about gathering good people in a beautiful setting to learn practical skills through direct experience.
What You’ll Learn
This workshop will introduce students to the basics of hempcrete and help build a strong foundational understanding of how and where it can be used.
Topics include:
- what hempcrete is
- the basic components of a hempcrete mix
- how binders, hurd, and water work together
- mixing methods and consistency
- formwork basics
- installation techniques
- drying, curing, and moisture considerations
- insulation and wall performance
- how hempcrete can pair with timber frame and other natural building systems
- design limitations and best-fit applications
Students will get hands-on experience with the mixing and forming process while learning the practical considerations that matter in real-world projects.
Why Hempcrete?
Hempcrete is exciting because it opens the door to a style of building that feels healthier, softer, and more ecologically grounded. It is not the answer to every situation, but it is an incredibly useful material when understood and used well.
This workshop is for people who want more than internet-level knowledge. Whether you are dreaming about building your own home, adding to your natural building toolbox, or just wanting to understand the possibilities of biobased materials, this class will give you a clearer picture of how hempcrete actually works in practice.
Learn in Community
This experience is about more than the material itself. It is also about the atmosphere of learning together – outside, on the land, surrounded by forest, fresh air, and the creative energy of people trying to build a better future. We focus on hands-on instruction, supportive networking, shared meals, and a great atmosphere.
We offer cabins for rent at a reduced rate as well as tent camping.
Who This Is For
This workshop is a great fit for:
- natural building enthusiasts
- homeowners researching alternative wall systems
- designers and builders wanting material literacy
- students interested in low-impact construction
- curious beginners looking for a strong introduction
No prior hempcrete experience is required.
Build Toward What’s Next
If you’ve been wanting to explore building materials that are breathable, plant-based, and full of possibility, hempcrete is worth getting your hands o!
Come join us at Talking Water to mix, learn, experiment, and ask big questions about the future of sustainable construction. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of hempcrete, hands-on experience, and inspiration for what might be possible in your own projects.
Ready to reserve your spot?
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Have questions?
Reach out to:
Bobbie Such
[email protected]
(423) 713-3641