From Earth to Brick: A Hands-On Rammed Earth Workshop - October 3, 2026

Curious about sustainable building materials? Or just want to get your hands dirty?  
 

On October 3, join Waterfront Toronto, Arcana Materials Co and Aerecura Sustainable Builders for a hands-on, family-friendly workshop exploring rammed earth, a low-carbon building method that compresses layers of natural materials such as soil, sand, recycled bricks and clay to create strong, long-lasting structures.
 

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026  

First workshop: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Second workshop: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
Location: Waterfront Neighbourhood Space, just east of 39 Commissioners Street 
 

During the workshop, participants will learn the basics of rammed earth construction while crafting their own brick. No prior building, design, or construction experience is required. Whether you're interested in sustainability, architecture, or learning a new technique for small scale DIY seating and landscape projects, or simply trying something new, this workshop offers a fun introduction to an innovative and sustainable building technique.
 

After each of the workshops, participants are invited to join a free guided tour of Kara Hamilton's artwork, Delicate Matter (for the birds), located along the eastern section of the Lassonde Art Trail. Constructed using rammed earth, the artwork offers a unique opportunity to see rammed earth used on a larger scale.
 

What’s more? If you haven’t had the chance to visit Biidaasige Park, or see the transformed Don River, this is a great chance to do so! Staff from the City of Toronto and Waterfront Toronto will be on site to share information about the project and the future community.
 

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