Cob workshop on Salt Spring Island

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Friday, August 20th, 2010

Cob workshop on Salt Spring Island.Workshop leader is Elke Cole. Delicous veggie meals , daily yoga, onsite camping, childcare, hard work, fun, new friends, Salt Spring in the summer!!
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

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.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. and topics presented:

1. soil evaluation and testing
2. mixing cob: knowing what you want
3. special mixes and applications
4. building arches and niches
5. incorporating driftwood, glass and other elements
6. anchors for doors and roof
7. seismic solutions for load-bearing cob
8. sculpting your walls
9. site management
10. natural house design
11. intro to finishing
12. talks about related issues: roof, foundations, other materials

Come join us!! Register on line at [email protected]

If you have questions call Kari 250 653 9650