The Natural Plasters Workshop is a practical introduction to working with natural plasters through direct, hands-on experience. Designed for those interested in natural building, it offers the opportunity to explore different materials, understand their basic properties, and take part in the preparation and application process.
Grounded in practice, this workshop introduces participants to natural plasters in a simple and accessible way. Alongside the practical work, it also creates space to better understand the role of natural plasters in healthier, low-impact building, as well as their aesthetic and functional possibilities.
No previous knowledge is required.

- Introduction to natural plasters and their role in natural building
- Presentation of the main materials used
- Basic properties and characteristics of different plasters
- Preparation of mixes
- Introduction to tools and working methods
- Practical application of natural plasters
- Basic notions of layers, textures, and finishes

The Hemp Paper Workshop is a practical introduction to making paper with hemp fibre. Designed for those who want to learn through direct experience, it offers the opportunity to explore the material, understand its basic properties, and take part in the process of transforming plant fibre into handmade paper.
Grounded in hands-on practice, this workshop introduces participants to the making of hemp paper in a simple and accessible way. Alongside the practical work, it also creates space to better understand the material itself and its possibilities within small-scale creative and material-based processes. No previous knowledge is required.

- Introduction to hemp fibre and its characteristics
- Presentation of the materials and tools used in paper making
- Introduction to the basic paper-making process
- Preparation of the pulp
- Forming handmade sheets of paper
- Drying and handling the paper
- Basic notions of texture, thickness, and variation in handmade paper

Date: 1 August 2026
Time: 9:00 – 18:00
Location: Atelier d’Guide, Guide, Mirandela
Price: 300€

The Hemp Building Course is a one-day practical introduction to hemp as a building material. Designed for those interested in natural building and plant-based construction, it offers the opportunity to work directly with the material, understand its basic properties, and explore its use in simple building processes.
Grounded in hands-on practice, this course introduces participants to hemp building in a clear and accessible way. Alongside the practical component, it also creates space to better understand the role of hemp within natural building, as well as its wider possibilities in small-scale construction.
No previous knowledge is required.

- Introduction to hemp in the context of natural building
- Understanding hemp as a building material: composition, qualities, and behaviour
- Overview of the main components used in hemp building
- Introduction to binders, aggregates, and proportions
- Preparation of the workspace and materials
- Mixing techniques and material preparation
- Practical application in a building context
- Working with formwork and simple construction methods
- Material behaviour during application and drying
- Basic notions of finishes and compatibility with other natural materials
- Uses, possibilities, and limitations of hemp building in small-scale projects