Photos from a 9-day workshop held in Thames, New Zealand. These were short days and many rain showers slowed us down!


Making the foundation drain

Using the compass to make out the walls


Beginning work with the earthbags. We used local clay and purchased sand. We had to use portland cement in the bags too, as it was so wet that there was too much water in the mix, and it just went to jelly when we tamped it.


The frame for the door is in!

Nearly at the top. The black is waterproofing paint.


Rough plastering begins, using earth and lime.


Neil, Stella and Bomun after 9 winter days.