In the framework of the Soil to Surface course, 35 students took part in a workshop at the Alwakan Project in Brussels on 15–16 January 2026. The course introduced ecological finishing techniques, with a focus on clay plaster.

 

Over two days, students combined short theory sessions with hands-on practice, exploring the properties, potentials, and ecological value of clay plasters.

 

A highlight of the workshop was its collaborative setting: participants worked alongside the Alwakan Project community, who are renovating their building collectively. This environment encouraged reflection on participatory construction and showed how working directly with materials can foster care and responsibility in shared spaces.

 

The workshop combined practical craft with ecological awareness, giving students the chance to work with natural materials and experience the value of building together.

In the framework of the Soil to Surface course, 35 students took part in a workshop at the Alwakan Project in Brussels on 15–16 January 2026. The course introduced ecological finishing techniques, with a focus on clay plaster.

 

Over two days, students combined short theory sessions with hands-on practice, exploring the properties, potentials, and ecological value of clay plasters.

 

A highlight of the workshop was its collaborative setting: participants worked alongside the Alwakan Project community, who are renovating their building collectively. This environment encouraged reflection on participatory construction and showed how working directly with materials can foster care and responsibility in shared spaces.

 

The workshop combined practical craft with ecological awareness, giving students the chance to work with natural materials and experience the value of building together.