The MOJAVE CENTER
The MOJAVE CENTER
upcoming
Workshops
workshop dates
2026
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
All workshops can be joined in full or day by day!
Jan 3 - 4: Walls of Earth (Intro Course)
Jan 31-Feb 3: Earthbag Essentials (In-depth)
Feb 28-Mar 3 : Earthbag Essentials (In-depth)
Mar 21-24: Earthbag Essentials (In-depth)
Apr 18-19: Walls of Earth (Intro Course)
Volunteer
Pre-Requisites: must have attended workshop first to volunteer. After you attend a FULL workshop (4 days or more), you are now an alumni and will be able to attend any workshop for free in the future.
The Mojave Center is an environmental education center non profit (501c3) that provides educational experiences on natural building and connection to the desert environment.
Natural
Building
Superadobe
StrawBale
Adobe Brick
Rammed Earth
WHAT WE DO
Clay
Lime
Tadelakt
Earthen Floors
Earthen Plasters
Dryland
Water Harvesting
Rainwater Catchment
Dryland Planting BAsins
Grey Water Basins
Native Planting
upcoming
Workshops
Last year, our workshop focus was on building - we built 12 domes in 12 months! This year our campus will focus on plaster and finishwork with minimal building. Join us this spring to learn how earthbags can be used and learn in-depth finishwork on our campus!
Walls of earth
Intro to Natural Building
Earthbag Building + Basic Plasters
Jan 3 - 4
EArthbag
Essentials
Earthbag Building + In Depth Finishwork
Jan 31 - Feb 3
EArthbag
Essentials
Earthbag Building + In Depth Finishwork
Feb 28 -Mar 3
EArthbag
Essentials
& Dome Finishwork
Earthbag Building + In Depth Finishwork
Mar 21 - 24
VOLUNTEER
Must have attended a workshop
first to volunteer.
Alumni attend any future workshop for free.
Email to RSVP for workshop.
Walls of Earth
Intro to Natural Building
Earthbag Building + Basic Plasters
Apr 18-19
VOLUNTEER Residency
1 month minimum
Fall 2026
Applications opening June 1
More info coming soon!
Join the community
After you have joined a workshop - you will have access to our community group! Within this group we share volunteer projects, continuing education or post to look for more volunteers for your own project!
Stay Connected
join our email list to get first dibs on workshops and volunteer dates!