Archive for May, 2011

[ June 18, 2011 to June 19, 2011. June 18, 2011 to June 19, 2011. ] Taught by Scott Howard. This course will teach you how to use straw and clay to make an insulative and somewhat structural wall infill, as well as how to mis and apply earthen plasters. The straw-clay technique was recently deemed allowable for permitted structures in Portland. We will discuss all the basics of building design, [...]

[ July 23, 2011 to July 26, 2011. ] Taught by Scott Howard and friends. Learn How to build walls using the Earthbag technique, a form of rammed earth. Although much faster than Cob wall construction, the end result can look identical. We will briefly discuss all phases from design to construction and use. Learn some about using Cob and earthen plasters as well. [...]

[ June 27, 2011 to August 19, 2011. ] Taught by Scott Howard and friends. From small-scale projects to learning how to incorporate Eco-Building into a professional practice, this course will teach you the basics in do-it-yourself green design and building. Our demonstration projects are designed to be intellectually and physically accessible to laymen and professionals alike. Whatever your interest or skill level, the [...]

[ July 30, 2011 to July 31, 2011. ] Taught by Scott Howard and friends. Learn Earthbag (rammed earth) technique the first day and be ready to build a few feet of wall the second day. We will be constructing a small sauna near a creek in the forest. Lecture and slideshow will give you an idea of the incredible variety possible with earthbag, [...]

[ August 27, 2011 to August 30, 2011. ] Taught by Scott Howard and friends. Learn how to build walls using the Earthbag technique, a form of rammed earth. Although much faster than Cob wall construction, the end result can look identical. We will briefly discuss all phases from design to construction and use. Learn some about using Cob and earthen plasters as well. [...]

[ August 13, 2011 to August 14, 2011. ] Taught by Scott Howard and friends. Learn the Earthbag (rammed earth) technique the first day and be ready to build a few feet of wall the second day. We will be constructing a small sauna near a creek in the forest. Lecture and slideshow will give you an idea of the incredible variety possible with [...]

[ June 5, 2011; ] 9AM start until finished
Ryan Chivers, a master artisan plasterer will be coming to Katywil on Sunday, June 5 to do a workshop on plastering, using natural materials, on our new cob oven! Space is limited.

http://katywil.com/blog/post/lime_plaster_101_workshop

Register

[ June 18, 2011 to June 26, 2011. ] Natural Cob Building with Spirit Workshop

Come join us build a unique classroom at the Ananda College of Living Wisdom. The structure will be made from a mixture of Cob, and Bale-Cob techniques. Bale-Cob is one of the fastest way to build using straw bales, and cob, as a structurally sound wall system. [...]

[ June 9, 2011 to June 12, 2011. ] In this 4 day workshop, we will explore the basics of several different earthen building techniques. This hands-on/feet-on project will focus on sculpting walls for an earthen playhouse.

To register contact Carolyn Marie Hernandez carolynhernandez@netzero.net
805-312-2002

This workshop is part of Wild Earth’s 2011 Naturally Building Your Nest Workshop Series designed to support your empowerment to create inspired, [...]

[ June 10, 2011 to June 12, 2011. ] Learn how to build a Lorena stove out of mostly earthen materials that can cook a meal and heat several people at the same time! Learn the basics of Cob, earthen plasters, and earthen paints. Decorate the earthen stove in a group effort. Includes lectures and slideshows, wonderful setting, nice people, great food.

[ June 18, 2011 to June 19, 2011. ] This course will teach you the technique of using straw and clay for an insulative and somewhat structural wall infill, as well as the basics of mixing and applying earthen plasters. We will also cover Earthen Plastering techniques. The straw-clay technique was recently deemed allowable for permitted structures in Portland. We will discuss all the [...]

[ July 23, 2011 to July 26, 2011. ] The Essential Cob workshop will cover the basics of cob mixing, and building as we raise the walls of a structure. Bring some soil to conduct soil tests. Discussions will be held on material gathering, site and design, plasters, renders, foundations and floors.

Workshop size limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration is required. $50 non-refundable place holding [...]

[ August 1, 2011 to August 4, 2011. ]

The Essential Cob workshop will cover the basics of cob mixing, and building as we raise the walls of a structure. Bring some soil to conduct soil tests. Discussions will be held on material gathering, site and design, plasters, renders, foundations and floors.

Workshop size limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration is required. $50 non-refundable place holding [...]

[ June 10, 2011 to June 12, 2011. ] Learn how to build a Lorena stove out of mostly earthen materials that can cook a meal and heat several people at the same time! Learn the basics of Cob, earthen plasters, and earthen paints. Decorate the earthen stove in a group effort. Includes lectures and slideshows, wonderful setting, nice people, great food. Overnight camping [...]

[ August 26, 2011 to August 29, 2011. ] The Essential Cob workshop will cover the basics of cob mixing, and building as we raise the walls of a structure. Bring some soil to conduct soil tests. Discussions will be held on material gathering, site and design, plasters, renders, foundations and floors.

Workshop size limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration is required. $50 non-refundable place holding [...]