Events

[ September 4, 2010 to September 5, 2010. ]

►Learn to Build Load Bearing Cob Walls
►Sculpt Niches and Build Furniture
►Work with Natural Plasters & Pigments
$189 includes registration, camping & meals. Children 10 & under half price. $118 – 30 days advance pay.

Sept 4 & 5, 2010

Building cob walls
During this part of the workshop we will learn how to build cob walls strong enough to [...]

[ October 1, 2010 to October 10, 2010. ]
David here once again from New Jura Natural Building, we are announcing our
10 day owner builder workshop at my land in Hempstead, Texas.

We will be working on a hybrid cob/earthship home, this will be utilizing
both building techniques into one sustainable home.

During the workshop we will teach you the fundamentals of building with cob
from foundation to [...]

[ August 14, 2010 to August 21, 2010. ] See how humans can build with what nature provides, without destroying the beauty that is offered.

Learn how to build efficiently and become empowered to create your own home/castle/shed/whatever.

2010 Cob Building Workshop Poster.pdf (541 KB)

[ July 17, 2010 to July 18, 2010. ] Have you caught the natural building craze? Learn how to use environmentally-friendly local materials to construct an outdoor oven. Facilitated by Nate Cunnings of Cunnings Oven Builders.

[ June 17, 2010 to June 18, 2010. June 24, 2010 to June 25, 2010. July 3, 2010 to July 4, 2010. July 10, 2010 to July 11, 2010. July 31, 2010 to August 1, 2010. ] Join us for a weekend workshop ideal for beginners.

Learn the fundamentals of energy effective and environmentally responsible building while gaining hands on experience on a real project!

[ June 26, 2010 to July 1, 2010. ] Learn to build beautiful, durable, long-lasting natural structures using little more than the earth beneath your feet. In this six day intensive course, we’ll explore all aspects of building including foundations, walls, roofs and finishes.
Focused specifically on cob – a millennia old material made from clay, sand and straw that is built without using forms [...]

[ May 29, 2010; ]
A one day introduction to cob building that covers history, advantages, essential aspects, materials (testing and location), siting, foundations, drainage, tools, mixing, sculpting and plasters. Hands-on learning.

[ June 19, 2010 to June 27, 2010. ] (to be held at the Hollies complex in Co.Cork, Ireland – visit their website at www.theholliesonline.com)
After the great success in previous years the Hollies are looking forward to run this very comprehensive building course again this year. At the end of the 9 days you will know all you need to be able to go [...]

[ October 15, 2010 to October 17, 2010. ] A weekend course for those in love with fire. Learn how fire burns, what makes combustion efficient, how to build the ultimate in snug, energy-saving campfires, stoves, and fireplaces for cooking and comfort, all hand-made at almost no cost.
Rocket Mass Heaters by Ianto Evans and Leslie Jackson has made these incredibly clean-burning wood burners big [...]

[ October 2, 2010 to October 3, 2010. ] In Denmark, indoor composting toilets are legal and encouraged. Flemming has for decades been an expert and manufacturer of elegant odorless toilets. Flemming and Karen will lead a 2-day workshop October 2nd and 3rd, immediately following their European Masonry Heaters workshop. Cob Cottage Company already uses two outdoor composters, which have worked [...]

[ September 24, 2010 to September 30, 2010. ] In Russia, Scandinavia and much of Northern Europe houses are heated by huge upright brick stoves, often floor to ceiling, weighing several tons. Some incorporate a bread oven, some a cooking stove. Known as Russian Stoves, Finnish heaters etc., they can be faced with decorative tiles (kachelofn). From a single daily firing [...]

[ September 11, 2010 to September 19, 2010. ]
One of the most comprehensive cob course available in North America. In the past 15 years, we’ve taught almost 200 major cob courses. In 9 intensive days, we’ll cover in depth all aspects of cob and the many techniques of building with cob including arches, details, shelving, furniture and earthen floors. In this expanded version [...]

[ July 9, 2010 to July 17, 2010. ] This workshop will be held at our Partner location in Point Arena California in beautiful sunny Mendicino County at the Mobert complex.
One of the most comprehensive cob course available in North America. In the past 15 years, Cob Cottage Company has taught almost 200 major cob courses. In 9 intensive days, we’ll cover in depth [...]

[ July 5, 2010 to July 11, 2010. ] Spend a week in North Carolina learning about cob building as we work together on the construction of a small cob cottage. We will work on mixing and applying cob as we build up the walls, as well as incorporating windows, a door frame, built-in shelving and seating. There will also be discussions [...]

[ June 26, 2010; ] Earthen ovens are made out of a mixture of clay-soil, sand, sawdust, straw and firebrick. They’re simple, low-cost and fun to build. After taking this workshop, you’ll soon be baking your own wood-fired bread and pizza in your beautiful new work of art! This one-day workshop will cover earthen oven construction from start to finish. [...]