2010 Natural Building Workshop Schedule

Cob Oven Workshop
June 18-20
Whidbey Island, WA
Price: $200
Those 18 and under $100
Kids under 12 Free

Learn the basics of Cob and mixing while building a useful wood fired oven to bake with. All ages and abilities welcome. Come prepared to get your hands and feet in the mud. These are age-old techniques used to build with in many cultures. We will start on Friday at 4pm and finish Sunday afternoon. Potluck Friday evening around a fire. Camping spaces provided on site. Food is included in fee for Saturday lunch, dinner and Sunday lunch. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday is on your own-coffee and tea provided.

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Earth Bag Workshop
August 2-6
Monroe, WA
Price: $600

This will be a 5-day, hands-on earth bag workshop. Let your imagination soar while learning the intricacies of monolithic earthen construction. Our focus will be building a 120 square foot earth-bermed structure at Alderleaf Wilderness College.

We will be using this structure to explore the basics of earthbag construction as well as hitting on some of the more advanced techniques used in this building form. In-depth discussions will center on key principles of earthbag building such as design, foundations, walls, framing, and roof systems and also the use of local, abundant materials. In this workshop you will learn some of the tricks used in building fast, yet sturdy structures with earth tubes.

We will also be covering topics such as thermal performance, strength and integrity, cost effectiveness, empowering community, and sustainability.

We invite you to spend 5 days at an earth-centered building site immersed on the beautiful campus of Alderleaf Wilderness College. Hearty organic lunches, with vegetarian options, will be provided.

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