Shurley Earth Wurks
Earthen design, building, consultation, and education.
Jeni Shurley
One woman band of Shurley Earth Wurks !
I design, build, consult on, and educate about natural building at my beautiful six acre site in Fort Garland, Colorado.
I can design and build for you, or teach you how to build your own. I look forward to being a part of your earthen home or project, and please feel free to contact me with any questions, or join my workshops or online classes.
If you like what I do, please sponsor a brick, or show your support by purchasing one of my swag items!
Thanks so much for your time, and welcome to my online home!
Education
Educational Programs
I offer three online programs including
- Waste Elimination
- Introduction to Earth Architectural Design
- Sustainable Agriculture
In addition to online program forms, I also offer several in person workshops throughout the year.
Workshops
Spring-Summer Fort Garland, Colorado
Join me in the beautiful Rockies for a spring or summer cob workshop!
Camping, food, and fun learning how to prepare sites, materials, and mixes, construction, and finishes too!
Fall-Winter Kingman, Arizona
If you prefer the desert skies, join me in Arizona each fall and winter for a cob workshop.
Online Education
Pricing
Waste Elimination
Science and systems of both biogas and composting. Self paced, certificate upon completion.
$50
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an earthen building?
Earthen buildings are structures made out of sand, straw, and clay. They are very cheap in material costs, but very high in labor required.
Doesnt a mud house wash away in the rain?
The way you build the foundations and roofs, combined with finish plasters protects the mud walls from rain and wind. A natural house does require more maintenance then a wood framed home, but has many benefits that outweighs the work, to me at least!
What is the average cost per square foot to build an earthen home?
The cost of an earthen home can vary wildly depending on the amout of labor done by the owner, as well as design, size, systems, and finishes. Simple, small homes with active owner builders, and resourceful use of recycled materials can make a home free to build, or a cob palace could cost millions.
How can I participatein this activity?
Join me for a workshop or online program.
If you have something you want me to build, or need consultation on your own build, reach out and talk to me anytime.
Got questions?
Feel free to reach out.
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