Maltepe Center is pleased to invite you to a special event dedicated to the earth, natural materials and sustainable construction.
We are waiting for you for four inspiring days where we will learn, create and connect with nature through the art of earth plaster!
When: June 13–14 and 20–21, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Where: Maltepe Cultural and Information Center, Manole village
With presenter: architect Varvara Valchanova – graduated in architecture in Grenoble, France and specialized in earth construction at the Research Institute for Earth Architecture CRATerre www.craterre.org in Grenoble. Every summer, she organizes an international architecture camp in the Rhodope Mountains. She is the author of the books “Earth Construction” and “Natural Paints and Plasters”.
Program:
June 13 (Saturday)
Lectures (free admission):
– Fundamentals of earthworks
– Natural plasters made from earth and lime Practice:
– Field tests
– Preparation and first layer of the panel
June 14 (Sunday)
– Theory and preparation
– Practice: filling with lightweight earth and adobe blocks
June 20 (Saturday)
– Fine earth plasters (theory + practice)
June 21 (Sunday)
– Lime plasters (theory + practice)
Important: participants must bring their own lunch for each day.
At the end of the workshop, a composition of 12 panels will be created, which will remain as a permanent exhibition at the Maltepe Center.
All materials are provided by the organizers.