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SUMMARY:10 day natural building techniques
DESCRIPTION:This action-packed\, hands-on/feet-on workshop is for adults and youth ages 12+ accompanied by parents who intend to build their own cob home! Test your grit during 10 days at Cob Hill Natural Building School\, as Cat Taylor teaches the techniques and skills from the foundation to the roofing system. We will learn about various building styles: cob; bale cob; palletable cob. We will also cover many other natural building concepts like: site placement and preparation; dig a rubble trench; stack a stone stem wall; tamp subfloors; set windows; build up our walls and of course cob\, cob\, cob! Hands on experience covering soil testing\, foundations\, dig a rubble trench\, pier and beam\, stack a stone stem wall (dry stacking)\, cob building\, bale cob\, palletable cob\, timber framing\, windows and doors\, roof designs\, living roofs\, roof sheathing\, tree felling\, log peeling\, log milling (saw mill)\, Shou Sugi Ban(Japanese art of waterproofing wood). \nPrimitive tent camping sites are available near the build including access to hot showers\, plus 3 plant-based meals a day are included in your tuition! You will need to bring your own camping gear. (See FAQ section of naturalbuildingorg.com) Prospective attendees\, please be advised that we are unable to accommodate guests\, unregistered children under 12 or pets on site for the duration of the workshop; however\, there are nearby lodging options available for them including Daingerfield State Park\, as well as two boarding options within 30 minutes of Cob Hill. $1165 tuition includes a $200 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot. Only if NaturalBuildingOrg has to cancel the workshop for some unforeseen reason will this deposit be refundable. Save $100 automatically if your registration includes two or more people. Active duty military personnel and honorably discharged veterans with valid ID or DD214 may select the appropriate tuition tier to receive 20% off\, and eligible Cob Hill Lifetime of Learning (L.o.L.)
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/10-day-natural-building-techniques-2/
LOCATION:Cob hill natural building school\, hughes springs\, TX\, 75656\, United States
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SUMMARY:🪷 Natural Plaster - Clay & Lime Finishes for Earth Walls
DESCRIPTION:🪷 Natural Plaster – Clay & Lime Finishes for Earth Walls📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \nReady to turn raw earth walls into polished works of art? \nThis hands-on workshop will teach you to create breathable\, durable\, and beautiful finishes using natural materials like clay\, lime\, sand\, straw\, and pigments. Whether you’re going for sleek and subtle or sculptural and expressive\, you’ll learn how to apply functional\, artistic plasters for cob\, cordwood\, or hybrid structures. \nWhat we’ll cover:\n\n\nMixing clay\, sand\, straw\, and natural pigments \n\n\nBase coats\, finish layers\, and prepping different surfaces \n\n\nBurnishing\, tooling\, and adding texture \n\n\nIntro to lime plasters for weather resistance \n\n\nSculpting\, patching\, and blending repairs \n\n\nNo prior experience needed – we’ll guide you from the trowel up! \n\nThis workshop is part of our Fall Earthbuilding Series at Talking Water Nature Retreat\, a family-run gathering place on Suck Creek Mountain in Chattanooga\, TN\, where we’re building a bluff-top amphitheater using all natural and repurposed materials. \n🌿 Pricing includes: \n\n\nAll tools and materials \n\n\nDaily breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and drinks \n\n\nOne homemade\, healthy group dinner \n\n\n💸 Discounts available: \n\n\n10% off for group sign-ups \n\n\n15% off for attending multiple workshops \n\n\n🏕️ Camping available for $20 per tent🏡 Discounted cabin rentals (limited availability) \n📩 Email: Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com🔗 Sign-up & full workshop details: talkingwatertn.com📍 Suck Creek Mountain – Chattanooga\, TN (15 mins from downtown\, next to Prentice Cooper State Forest)🔗 Facebook share link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1dgCprih/ \n\n🛠️ Fall 2025 Earthbuilding Workshop Series at Talking Water\nEach workshop is a hands-on\, focused session. Join just one—or come for the whole journey. \n🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone FoundationsFor drainage & erosion control📅 August 25–28 (4 days)💰 $480 \n🪞 Bottle-Log WindowsFor beauty & light diffusion📅 August 30–31 (2 days)💰 $315 \n📐 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls📅 September 13–14 or September 20–21 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls📅 September 5–14 (10 days)💰 $815 \n🪷 Natural PlastersBreathable\, weather-ready finishes📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \n🏡 Reciprocal Green RoofThermal mass & elegant structure📅 October 12–16 (5 days)💰 $580
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LOCATION:Talking Water Nature Retreat\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cob Oven Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a great introduction to natural building materials and methods. We will build a wood-fired cob bread/pizza oven from start to finish. Students will build the stone foundation\, firebrick hearth\, cob structure\, and finish the oven with earthen plasters. We will also build an attached straw bale and cob wall and a cast in place concrete countertop. You will learn the skills to go home and build your own oven\, as well as take on other building projects with natural materials! The class is very hands-on but there will be time for focused discussions/presentations on a range of natural building topics. \n  \nWhat to expect:  \nOur days will be spent engaged in hands-on building and learning with natural materials. Expect a rich weekend of natural and community building with the group. We’ll work\, learn\, eat\, and relax with each other in a positive\, hard-working\, fun atmosphere. Conversation on natural building will provide constant background chatter throughout the weekend. Evenings are typically unscheduled so folks have time to enjoy the site\, explore nearby towns\, or relax around the fire. \nWe will make time for a few focused discussions on related natural building subjects such as straw-bale construction\, passive solar design\, wood framing\, roofing\, permits and codes\, and more. Michael may give an interesting slideshow presentation. \n  \nThe Site:  \nOur site is the Mones homestead\, a beautiful rural property with opportunities for hiking and exploring in the fields and woods. The property includes a house with toilet and shower facilities\, a fire pit gathering area\, and abundant camping space. The address will be provided upon registration. \n  \nMeals/Food preferences:  \nWe will serve meals from lunch on Friday through lunch on Sunday\, cooked on-site by staff. The food will be healthy and filling cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options on request. Many of the ingredients will be sourced from local farms. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration. \n  \nSchedule:  \nThe workshop will begin at 9am on Saturday the 26th. We will break for lunch around 1pm and work again until 5pm. The evening is informal and unscheduled\, although a campfire hang-out will be available. Breakfast will be served at 8am with the workshop to follow. Camping participants may arrive Thursday evening to set up camp\, but no meals will be provided until lunch Saturday. \nInstructor:  \nMichael McDonough is a Troy\, NY based building contractor\, designer\, and educator. His work can be found at the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science\, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival\, Oxmoor Farm\, and a number of happy homesteads around the east coast and upstate NY. He has taught over 20 natural building workshops. \n  \nWhat to bring:  \n* Camping equipment including tent\, sleeping bag\, flashlight \n* Work clothes and shoes. Slip on/off shoes are recommended\, such as crocks\, sandals\, etc. \n* Work gloves \n* Sunscreen\, bug spray\, hat\, water bottle\, rain gear \n* Notebook\, building plans or sketches to discuss \n  \nTo Register:  \nTuition is $550 and includes the camping fee\, workshop experience\, and all meals. There is an early enrollment discount. If tuition is paid in full before September 5th\, Tuition is $490. \n  \nPlease contact Michael via email\, text\, or phone call if you’d like to register. We accept paypal\, venmo\, cash\, or checks. \n  \nYou may register via paypal by sending the tuition to michael@risingearthbuilding.com \nOr venmo at @Michael-McDonough-140 \n  \nOr mail your tuition cash/check to the address below and we will confirm your registration via email. \n  \nRising Earth Natural Building \n403 3rd St. \nTroy\, NY 12180 \nCall or email with questions:  \n(518) 217 5592 \nmichael@risingearthbuilding.com
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