Registration is now open to the Salt Spring Island cob building workshop August 19- 22, 2010
I am very excited to be part of the construction of Kari and Mike's house after working with them on the design a couple of years ago.
If you take this workshop you will
- get muddy and have fun
- learn to build with earth
- learn about natural house design
- connect with others
- benefit from Elke's rich cob building and design experience
Read more below the image about the content of this 4-day cob workshop August 19-22, 2010
Workshop description:
Participants of the workshop will experience full days of learning and exploring different skills. We pay attention to your well-being by taking breaks when needed, offering yoga sessions and delicious food.
Skills and topics presented:
- soil evaluation and testing
- mixing cob: knowing what you want
- special mixes and applications
- building arches and niches
- incorporating driftwood, glass and other elements
- anchors for doors and roof
- seismic solutions for load-bearing cob
- sculpting your walls
- site management
- natural house design
- intro to finishing
- talks about related issues: roof, foundations, other materials
Depending on your entry skill-level you will have the confidence to work on a small project of your own or join a crew after taking this 4 day introduction to Cob construction.
Elke has many years of cob building and teaching experience. Elke is one of cobworks founders and currently lives and works at O.U.R.Ecovillage on Vancouver Island.
Cost of workshop for 4 days including camp on site, meals, yoga childcare and instruction :
Early registration before August 1, 2010: $300
August 1 and later: $350
Register now to secure your spot: elke@elkecole.com if you wish to pay by cheque
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