HempStone’s HempShed

Hempcrete and Natural Plaster Training at HempShed

August 14+15

HEMPCRETE 202 - HEMPCRETE AND NATURAL PLASTER TRAINING

Through this 2-day course, you will learn how to lower your embodied carbon through an in-depth exploration of hempcrete construction and gain integral hands-on experience along the way.

HempShed is an adorable outbuilding complete with foundation, framing, fenestration, and finish - right-sized to illustrate best practices for hempcrete and lime plaster installation.

Hempcrete 202 is recommended as an all-in-one introduction for industry professionals and self-builders, but anyone interested is welcome to join on this natural building adventure!

Space is limited. Sign up today!

Update: Once again, this event has sold out in record time!

To be put on the waiting list for this event, please email info@hempstone.net

HempStone’s HempShed in South Hadley is the perfect size to provide an in-depth understanding of hempcrete installation on a complete structure.

HempShed - HempStone’s Training Venue

This summer, join HempStone at the forest edge of South Hadley and dive into the world of radically responsible architecture.

An existing structure, HempShed is a 10’x12’ fully framed structure with a concrete slab foundation, shingled roof, and pre-installed skylight, windows and doors.

HempShed offers three distinct benefits over other trainings:

Working on a small, complete structure allows you to learn all aspects of hempcrete installation.
With training as the singular focus of the weekend (rather than production/completion) student engagement dictates the pace.
Repurposing existing infrastructure is a carbon-conscious way to utilize resources. HempStone is pleased to be able to enhance the usefulness of this building with radical responsibility.

BONUS! Wonderful World of Natural Building

Friday evening - Kick off your weekend at this optional Introduction to the Wonderful World of Natural Building. Join us at HempStone’s Office for a thorough introduction to hempcrete and lime plaster. This is ideal for those who want an in-person introduction to natural building materials, to feel material samples, and to connect with other like-minded folks.

HempStone’s Office is Located in Northampton, Massachusetts

We really hope you can make it. If you must miss this event, please check out our NESEA HEMPCRETE 101 Video to catch up on Hempcrete Basics prior to the weekend.

What to expect at the HempShed

Hands-on Learning Weekend:

Over 2 days, we’ll demonstrate the key elements of building with hempcrete on this petite but complete structure. You’ll walk away from this weekend with a solid understanding of frame to finish installation of a hempcrete structure.

Saturday - Meet at HempShed to gain an in-depth understanding of hempcrete fundamentals: materials, tools, and massing detail recommendations for hempcrete. To enhance your knowledge, we will dive into a hands-on hempcrete wall and ceiling installation on the HempShed.

Sunday - Return to HempShed to expand your knowledge on tools and techniques, material sourcing, and airtightness detailing for natural plasters, with a focus on lime. We’ll mix, demonstrate, and install several types of plaster on the HempShed.

HempShed is located in South Hadley, Massachusetts

Read through our Welcome Packet to plan your adventure!