Earth USA Conference
Held every other year in New Mexico. An international conference on earth architecture and construction, Earth USA features presentations by some of the lead scientists and builders of earth; earth-building workshops; and tours of earth-building sites. For more information visit EarthUSA.org.

TEG Meetings and Tours
Meetings of The Earthbuilders' Guild are open to the public. Most meetings include a tour of an earth home, historic building, or contruction site. Visit their website for details of the next meeting and tour; or, sign up for TEG's email list. The Earthbuilders' Guild.

Adobe is Not Software Classes
These classes are taught in Joshua Tree, CA, by Adobe is Not Software along with Kurt Gardella. Learn how to make a working adobe oven or the details of earth plaster. Adobe is Not Software hosts classes throughout the year. For more information visit Adobe is Not Software.

Adobe in Action Classes
Adobe in Action offers online and hands-on classes with instructor Kurt Gardella. Classes include: Passive Solar Adobe Design, NM Adobe Building Permit Process, History and Basics of Adobe Construction, Foundations for Adobe Structures, and many more. For more information check out the Adobe in Action class schedule.

The Southwest SolarAdobe School
The Southwest SolarAdobe school offers classes all year long. Learn how to build a rammed earth home to code, plan the stages of building a house, lay adobe and compressed earth block, or build an arch. SWSA classes are designed both for the homeowner and the contractor. Both hands-on and indoor classes are available. To see current class offerings visit the SWSA website.

The Solar Fiesta!
The Solar Fiesta is a gathering put on by the New Mexico Solar Energy Association for green-minded people and companies. The Fiesta is held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and includes booths and displays from dozens of companies. New Mexico Earth often attends and presents a hands-on demonstration of adobe making and building, with lots of help from volunteers! Visit the Solar Fiesta Site and NMSEA for information on the next Solar Fiesta.

Adobe Construction EducationClasses
Kurt Gardella of Northern New Mexico College offers online and blended classes on adobe construction and renewable energy, covering every part of an adobe home. For more information and class times, visit Learn Adobe Online.

Intro to Adobe Architecture and Mud Plastering Workshops
Helen Levine and Joanna Keane Lopez team up to teach these basic level workshops. Get hands on experience with wall and arch construction and earthen plaster. Sign up at JoannaKeaneLopez.com.

More events coming soon!
Check back soon for more information on adobe classes, workshops, and other events!