Cob Workshops » Events http://cobworkshops.org Cob Workshops is a free listing for cob building and cob related workshops. Fri, 18 May 2012 14:36:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 A start-to-finish Natural Building Workshop! http://cobworkshops.org/a-start-to-finish-natural-building-workshop/ http://cobworkshops.org/a-start-to-finish-natural-building-workshop/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 14:33:02 +0000 Michael Blaha http://cobworkshops.org/?p=3351 July 14, 2012toJuly 28, 2012

July 14-28
The Straw Bale Studio
Oxford, Michigan

CobbingWhether you are an aspiring artisan, a prospective owner-builder, or enthusiastic hobbyist, this two week course is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the many different natural building skills necessary to create a snug, beautiful cottage from local natural materials. Take the whole course, or come for a week. Week I will emphasize foundation, framing, and wall-building, while Week II will focus on finish plaster, floor, and roof.

Team-taught by four expert instructors from diverse backgrounds, this class will include:

Rubble-Trench/Stone/urbanite foundations
Square timber and round wood framing
Load bearing cob walls (mixing by foot and with heavy machinery)
Straw bale walls
Earthen floors
Cob sculpting
Earthen plasters
Natural paints and alis
Thatched roofing
Incorporating salvaged materials
Special detailing for cold climates

As we will be building a complete cottage, we will get the opportunity to cover related topics that are vital to building your own home or outbuilding but not always covered in shorter workshops:

Building layout
Materials collection & storage
Scrounging
Passive solar and Pattern Language design
Insulation and thermal mass
Budgeting and scheduling
Dealing with the Building Department
Working with volunteers/groups
Site safety
Window and door framing
Plumbing and electricity rough-ins

Hands-on experiences will be augmented by afternoon lectures under the shady tree, evening slide presentations, group Q&A and individual design consultations on your own plans, and an extensive Natural Building library/bookstore for your browsing pleasure.

Our staff will include:

Deanne Bednar of Strawbale Studio
Sarah Highland of Highland Artisan
Christina Ott of Barefoot Builder
Chris Mcclellan of IndustrialRustic

This is an excellent workshop to take if you are considering building your own home, cottage or shed.

Cost:
Full Price (after June 14) $1,200.00 USD
Early Bird Rate (before June 14, 2012) $900.00 SAVE $300!
Early Bird Group Rate (per person, before June 14, 2012) $850.00
Bring your friends and each of you will save $350!
Half Workshop (Full Price after June 14) $750
Half Workshop, Early Bird Rate (before June 14, 2012) $575.00
Half Workshop, Early Bird Group Rate (before June 14, 2012) $550
Daily Rate $110

Children may attend with their parent(s) for $10 per day to cover food

Workshop fee includes all meals (vegan friendly) and camping with some indoor spaces/beds available. Indoor showers are available and there is room for you to park your RV if you want to bring one. We offer some discounts for couples, families and groups. The Straw Bale Studio is a very family friendly place so plan on bringing the kids. Some Work-Trade positions are available.

Please contact us at info@naturalcottageproject.com or 440-682-0502 for more details.

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Start Date / End Date: TBA -  July 2012

Over 2 weekend dates in July 2012, you will build with cob and earthen plasters to make a completed Cob Oven. Be prepared to get dirty and have fun! Refreshments provided.

This post was submitted by Jen Loomis.

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See the attached flyer for details.

cob poster RRU.pdf (453 KB)

This post was submitted by Beth Cruise.

]]> http://cobworkshops.org/introduction-to-cob-building-4/feed/ 0 Introduction to Cob Building http://cobworkshops.org/introduction-to-cob-building-3/ http://cobworkshops.org/introduction-to-cob-building-3/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 20:55:55 +0000 member http://cobworkshops.org/?p=3265 May 26, 2012toMay 27, 2012

See attached flyer for details.

cob poster HCP edited.pdf (192 KB)

This post was submitted by Beth Cruise.

]]> http://cobworkshops.org/introduction-to-cob-building-3/feed/ 0 Meditation, Yoga, and Natural Building Apprenticeship http://cobworkshops.org/meditation-yoga-and-natural-building-apprenticeship-4/ http://cobworkshops.org/meditation-yoga-and-natural-building-apprenticeship-4/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 20:55:36 +0000 member http://cobworkshops.org/?p=3270 June 1, 2012toSeptember 30, 2012

 

Building with Spirit Apprenticeship Program
An in-depth, intensive study of natural building, natural living, yoga, and meditation

AVAILABLE ANYTIME FROM MAY TRHOUGH OCTOBER

• BUILD A NATURAL BUILDING TO CODE
• LEARN HOW TO TIMBER FRAME WITH
ROUND WOOD
• LEARN HOW TO BUILD WITH
STRAWBALES AND COB (BALECOB)
• LEARN TO CREATE A PERMACULTURE
GARDEN TO FEED YOURSELF
• STUDY SOLAR ENERGY, GREY WATER
HARVESTING, SOLAR WATER HEATING,
AND NATURAL LIVING PRACTICES
• PARTICIPATE IN DAILY YOGA,
MEDITATION, AND ENERGIZING
EXERCISES, AND FEED YOUR SPIRIT.
(Includes classes in Meditation and Raja
Yoga)

The cost is $625 per month. This includes accommodations and food

Located at ANANDA VILLAGE; a drug free, substance free, cooperative spiritual community dedicated to the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

Apprentice_Flyer.pdf (507 KB)

This post was submitted by Natural Living school.

]]> http://cobworkshops.org/meditation-yoga-and-natural-building-apprenticeship-4/feed/ 0 Meditation, Yoga, and Natural Building Karma Yoga Program http://cobworkshops.org/meditation-yoga-and-natural-building-karma-yoga-program/ http://cobworkshops.org/meditation-yoga-and-natural-building-karma-yoga-program/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 20:55:11 +0000 member http://cobworkshops.org/?p=3275 June 1, 2012toSeptember 30, 2012

Natural Building with Spirit,
Karma Yoga Program

An in-depth, intensive study of natural building, natural living, yoga, and meditation

AVAILABLE JUNE TRHOUGH OCTOBER

• BUILD A NATURAL BUILDING TO CODE
• LEARN HOW TO TIMBER FRAME WITH
ROUND WOOD
• LEARN HOW TO BUILD WITH
STRAWBALES AND COB (BALECOB)
• LEARN TO CREATE A PERMACULTURE
GARDEN TO FEED YOURSELF
• STUDY SOLAR ENERGY, GREY WATER
HARVESTING, SOLAR WATER HEATING,
AND NATURAL LIVING PRACTICES
• PARTICIPATE IN DAILY YOGA,
MEDITATION, AND ENERGIZING
EXERCISES, AND FEED YOUR SPIRIT.
(Includes classes in Meditation and Raja
Yoga)

Sign up for a minimum of 2 weeks, or as long as 3 months.

The cost for the karma yoga program is $160 per week, or $625 per month. This cost includes food, and a camping site.

Located at ANANDA VILLAGE; a drug free, substance free, cooperative spiritual community dedicated to the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
530-268-5255

Karma_Yoga_Flyer.pdf (389 KB)

This post was submitted by Natural Living school.

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Natural Building with Spirit,
Karma Yoga Program

An in-depth, intensive study of natural building, natural living, yoga, and meditation

AVAILABLE JULY THROUGH OCTOBER

• BUILD A NATURAL BUILDING TO CODE
• LEARN HOW TO TIMBER FRAME WITH
ROUND WOOD
• LEARN HOW TO BUILD WITH
STRAWBALES AND COB (BALECOB)
• LEARN TO CREATE A PERMACULTURE
GARDEN TO FEED YOURSELF
• STUDY SOLAR ENERGY, GREY WATER
HARVESTING, SOLAR WATER HEATING,
AND NATURAL LIVING PRACTICES
• PARTICIPATE IN DAILY YOGA,
MEDITATION, AND ENERGIZING
EXERCISES, AND FEED YOUR SPIRIT.
(Includes classes in Meditation and Raja
Yoga)

Sign up for a minimum of 2 weeks, or as long as 3 months.

The cost for the karma yoga program is $160 per week, or $625 per month. This cost includes food, and a camping site.

Located at ANANDA VILLAGE; a drug free, substance free, cooperative spiritual community dedicated to the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
530-268-5255

Karma_Yoga_Flyer.pdf (389 KB)

This post was submitted by Natural Living school.

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Natural Building with Spirit,
Karma Yoga Program

An in-depth, intensive study of natural building, natural living, yoga, and meditation

AVAILABLE AUGUST THROUGH OCTOBER

• BUILD A NATURAL BUILDING TO CODE
• LEARN HOW TO TIMBER FRAME WITH
ROUND WOOD
• LEARN HOW TO BUILD WITH
STRAWBALES AND COB (BALECOB)
• LEARN TO CREATE A PERMACULTURE
GARDEN TO FEED YOURSELF
• STUDY SOLAR ENERGY, GREY WATER
HARVESTING, SOLAR WATER HEATING,
AND NATURAL LIVING PRACTICES
• PARTICIPATE IN DAILY YOGA,
MEDITATION, AND ENERGIZING
EXERCISES, AND FEED YOUR SPIRIT.
(Includes classes in Meditation and Raja
Yoga)

Sign up for a minimum of 2 weeks, or as long as 3 months.

The cost for the karma yoga program is $160 per week, or $625 per month. This cost includes food, and a camping site.

Located at ANANDA VILLAGE; a drug free, substance free, cooperative spiritual community dedicated to the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
530-268-5255

Karma_Yoga_Flyer.pdf (389 KB)

This post was submitted by Natural Living school.

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Natural Building with Spirit,
Karma Yoga Program

An in-depth, intensive study of natural building, natural living, yoga, and meditation

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER THROUGH OCTOBER

• BUILD A NATURAL BUILDING TO CODE
• LEARN HOW TO TIMBER FRAME WITH
ROUND WOOD
• LEARN HOW TO BUILD WITH
STRAWBALES AND COB (BALECOB)
• LEARN TO CREATE A PERMACULTURE
GARDEN TO FEED YOURSELF
• STUDY SOLAR ENERGY, GREY WATER
HARVESTING, SOLAR WATER HEATING,
AND NATURAL LIVING PRACTICES
• PARTICIPATE IN DAILY YOGA,
MEDITATION, AND ENERGIZING
EXERCISES, AND FEED YOUR SPIRIT.
(Includes classes in Meditation and Raja
Yoga)

Sign up for a minimum of 2 weeks, or as long as 3 months.

The cost for the karma yoga program is $160 per week, or $625 per month. This cost includes food, and a camping site.

Located at ANANDA VILLAGE; a drug free, substance free, cooperative spiritual community dedicated to the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
530-268-5255

Karma_Yoga_Flyer.pdf (389 KB)

This post was submitted by Natural Living school.

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Natural Building with Spirit,
Karma Yoga Program

An in-depth, intensive study of natural building, natural living, yoga, and meditation

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1ST – OCTOBER 31ST

• BUILD A NATURAL BUILDING TO CODE
• LEARN HOW TO TIMBER FRAME WITH
ROUND WOOD
• LEARN HOW TO BUILD WITH
STRAWBALES AND COB (BALECOB)
• LEARN TO CREATE A PERMACULTURE
GARDEN TO FEED YOURSELF
• STUDY SOLAR ENERGY, GREY WATER
HARVESTING, SOLAR WATER HEATING,
AND NATURAL LIVING PRACTICES
• PARTICIPATE IN DAILY YOGA,
MEDITATION, AND ENERGIZING
EXERCISES, AND FEED YOUR SPIRIT.
(Includes classes in Meditation and Raja
Yoga)

Sign up for a minimum of 2 weeks, or as long as 3 months.

The cost for the karma yoga program is $160 per week, or $625 per month. This cost includes food, and a camping site.

Located at ANANDA VILLAGE; a drug free, substance free, cooperative spiritual community dedicated to the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
530-268-5255

Karma_Yoga_Flyer.pdf (389 KB)

This post was submitted by Natural Living school.

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