Theme: Community and Collaboration
Clayfest is back!
Four days of earth building, learning and connection. With talks, hands-on sessions, demos, site visits, and time to rest and chat, this is the annual gathering you won’t want to miss. We have listened to you and are bringing an event that will bring everyone together!
This year, our focus is on community and collaboration.
Come to Clayfest 2025. Build something real. Meet brilliant people. Shape a regenerative future.
What will the event be like:
Thursday 25 September – Conference
At The Elgiva Theatre, Chesham
A full day of talks featuring speakers from across natural building, design, making and the heritage sector. Expect insight, inspiration and fresh conversations.
26–28 September – Practical Sessions and camping
At H.G. Matthews Brickworks, Bellingdon
Three days of hands-on activities, demos, builds and expert-led workshops. You’ll learn by doing and help co-create a structure using multiple techniques.
There will also be time to rest, chat, share skills, and take part in dedicated networking sessions designed to spark new projects and collaborations. We’ll have site visits to explore brilliant local builds.
General Release Ticket Options:
Full Event (includes camping): £290
Conference Only (no camping): £120
Practical Days Only (26–28 Sept, including camping): £180
Tickets will be available soon, and we will release Concession Tickets
Workshops Location: The Brickworks, Bellingdon, Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 2UR
What Three Words: ///outer.buyers.connected
Conference Location: The Elgiva Theatre, Chesham, HP5 1HR
What Three Words: ///oddly.cape.dance
