We work on weaving truth, beauty, creativity, community, and change through art, natural building, food and all other things that nourish us. we seek to create meaningful shelter by connecting people to place.

The name cré is an honouring of the past, present, and future.

The Irish word for clay and close to the French word 'Créer' meaning 'create', and Irish- 'créda' / Latin (and Its DERIVATIVEs) - 'credo' meaning 'I believe'. Cré felt right as a name to encompass what we hope to embody in our work. 

Stories from around the world describe people being made from clay, and we believe in the creative abilities of clay, and natural materials.

We are currently based in southern california.

Bryce

Bryce has been building naturally for the past 17 years. Through a gathered awareness of self and ecology, he has built and worked on several structures using locally sourced materials in raw, natural forms. He has worked with and learned from many natural builders, and has also explored many community structures and living environments giving him a broad perspective on effective and sustainable place-making.
Inspired by indigenous and ancestral knowledge, he now looks to expand and apply that knowledge to create a more resilient and compassionate future. 

Kelly 

Kelly is an artist who combines many different mediums of expression through photography, design, fiber arts, and fine finishes. She has honed her skills in natural building with a special interest in design and plasters. She has a keen sense for warmth, light, texture and storytelling. 

You can see Kelly's photography work here.