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Work Exchange: Offer labor for education and experience.
Work Party: Ask for help on your building project in exchange for sharing your knowledge.
We will start working on our earthbag/cob/strawbale/reticulated roof home in Alaska in 4-6 weeks — as soon as the weather permits. Our work will include milling lumber from deadfall and a very few harvested trees on the property, finishing the cob bench on our Rocket Mass Heater, earthen plastering, finishing the sod roof, and more. If you are interested in seeing Alaska, and would like to take a little time to enhance your natural building skills, please let me know.
Yolanda, it is spring break is this still going on if so we need to know where at so we can come. 386-628-7500
can someone come to Peoria,il and do COB with me PLZ
Hey My names Joseph Graham, Im 22 years old fit male. Want to do a work trade and help people build there homes! contact if you know of any work trades available. 6602232704
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-cob-tickets-15227088632
Hi,
I am wondering if there are any work exchanges or work parties happening this spring or summer (2015) in the Southeast. I am from Chattanooga TN so places within 5 hours drive would be ideal, of course closer the better.
Love your website!
Thanks,
Katie
I am very interested in working with cob and am even considering building a home with this wonderful material but i need to know more. Please let me know any workshops in and around Tacoma and or Seattle, Washington.
Me, too!! I live in the Seattle area and would love to help someone with their project!
Ok. Can you give me your number again? I will save the email.
530-925-2145 or 530-925-3053
Thanks. 🙂
386-628-7500
We are a Natural Building School in Central Kentucky. As much as is reasonably possible, we try to prepare you to be able to go home and build your home after attending a week long workshop with us. We are looking for a few folks to help out a week before our most popular workshop, “From the Ground Up with Cob,” which is coming up April 27 – May 1 and will include:
Natural Stone Foundation,
Building Cob Walls
Sculptural ~ Artistic Cob
Natural Plaster / Lime Plaster
The work trade is a week of work getting ready for the workshop, in exchange for registration to the workshop the next week. Please see our web site for more information, and call me or contact me through our web site if you would like to get more information.
Regards,
Diane Jennings
Disputanta Cob
http://www.DisputantaCob.com
606-256-8954
An hour west of Orlando. Contact info?
Waofl@yahoo.com or 530-925-2145 🙂
Would that be Arlington, Tx?
Hello
My boyfriend and I ultimately want to build a cob home/eco resort in Central America. We would love to gain as much knowledge in the next year to make this happen. I am also looking into taking a permaculture course. We are located in Vancouver BC, but we could travel to WA, OR or CA. If you have something available please let us know!
Happy Cob Building!
Hello! Wondering if there are any cob workshops that happen in arkansas? A website link would be helpful, or just one that is starting in the next couple weeks. Thanks!
Your contact information would be useful.
corrine.zg@gmai.com
225.202.7064
Hey Dale, I will be in Alaska for a rafting trip at the end of June but would come early if I could help at your site. Where are you located?
Hi, Corrine,
I sent you an email. Did you get it? It bounced the first time, so I don’t know if it finally arrived. Let me know!
Dale
Hey Dale I can’t be there early enough to help. The earliest I can leave la is June 15th. Wish I could!
Hi there,
I’m interested in Work Exhange roles. I haven’t any experience in hands on cob building, however have learned a little through my aunt having built a house, and preparing to start a degree course in sustainable living
Hi Jade,
This year we are offering 30 Day Apprenticeships with Custom Instruction.
Work Trade Overview
The Apprenticeship Work Trade is a 30 day program custom designed based
on individual participant goals.
The apprenticeship is organized as a work trade, offering a myriad of natural building skills in exchange for labor, with only a small fee to cover related costs.
Natural Building Skill Sets Offered
Stone Foundation & Lime Mortars
Building Cob Walls & Sculptural Cob
Natural Plasters & Paints
Building Cob Furniture
Earthen Floors
For more information see our website at http://www.disputantacob.com
Or feel free to contact me at 606-256-8954. Regards ~ Diane
Hi Jade – Where do you live? We are in Portland, OR, and we’re going to just start doing some DIY stuff in our yard (benches, maybe an oven after that), and if you’re anywhere near here, you’d be more than welcome to join us in our experiments. 🙂 We have no formal training, but plan on getting some in the future, but we’ve been reading books and want to experiment for now.
Hi Amanda, my husband and I are very interested in natural building and we live very close to Portland. Please let me know when you are working on your experiment and want some help!
Hi sarah! Great – we would love to have you join us. were hoping to get started like… within the week. whats your schedule like? Give us a call – 530-925-3053 or 530-925-2145
Hi, Jade,
Are you interested in coming to Alaska? We will be working on our cob/earthbag/strawbale and other natural technologies cabin this summer. For more details, see my post earlier here.
Dale
Howdy. I retired this past year as an engineer and have been traveling visiting friends, looking for a place to settle down and build a home with natural materials. Would like to help on projects as a learning experience. If you can use some help, please let me know. Currently in CA but will be traveling east over the next several months. If you can use some help, please let me know. Thanks!
Steve 928-699-9619
Looking for cob builders preferably with some experience or workshop under their belt to come and join me in Tangier, Morocco on a gorgeous site in the nature only 10 minutes from the Atlantic beaches and the city center. We are building two small cob cottages for Amina’s permaculture property and trying to do it in 6 weeks from January 19th to May 1st and need 3-4 more people to help. We will work 6 days a week for 6-8 hours with an hour lunch break. Room and board provided (yummy Moroccan cuisine!!!) and car may be available to take you to the beach or other places. Bike works too!!!!!
Please contact claudinedesiree@gmail.com asap if interested and check out my website http://www.cruzincob.com. Cheapest way to get here is to fly to Madrid or Malaga and then overland to Tarifa and cross with the ferry to Tangier. We will come get you!!!!
Hello everyone. I have just recently discovered cob and just finished reading The Hand Sculpted House. Now Im ready to cob! I am currently traveling the states and cannot afford workshops but am ready to get some hands on experience. Can anyone use an extra hand near phoenix? Somewhere else in the southwest? Any help appreciated.
Tim
219-575-0916
Hi, Tim,
How would you like to play in some Alaskan clay? We will be working on our off-the-grid natural home again this summer. I have a detailed post below (Dec 14, 2014), where you can see an opportunity to get a breadth of experience in different natural building technologies. Let me know if your are interested, or have questions.
Dale
I am quite fond of the community aspect of cob house building. I am highly interested in collaborating to make some happen in Florida. I am in the Sarasota area.
I am looking for a workshop close to Arizona, my hope is to be able to build a Cob house by 2016. I want to work on one before though.
What days can you attend in Arizona?
I am pretty open, I do not work. I have plans come summer when it gets really hot here other then that good to go.
Cool there is one April 25-May 21 near Page Arizona.
arizonacob.eventbrite.com
I am in Florida, and I am interested in learning and helping to build. Please email me . I have a week in April I can use. S_Nicole_00@Yahoo. com
Are you available to Sunny Florida over Spring Break?
I’m interested in learning a bit and can come out here in Florida with my son and volunteer just need a place to sleep. 386-628-7500 in lake city fl.
I might be interested in coming to Florida to help build.. not much experience as of yet, but we’re learning as we go. When/what area of Florida? I have family near Orlando that would really appreciate a visit.
Just wanna make sure you don’t forget about me. I have a mechanic handy man that said he would like to come with us Yolanda and maybe my carpenter friend Eli as well.
I am a college student at NCSU in Raleigh North Carolina looking to learn more about cob and to get hands-on experience so that I can learn everything I need to know to build a 1500 sq ft ranch house. Anyone with work to do feel free to contact me. I have no money for workshops but am willing to put in man-hours. I have my own transportation and can do weekend work if needed. Please email at bsabugleboy500@yahoo.com or text 919-818-1100. Thank you!
We will be resuming work on our natural-construction off-the-grid homesite in Alaska at the middle to end of April, and will be working on it until mid-June. We are finishing an earthbag cabin and will be doing a garage/workshop structure next. Ultimately we plan to have a house, a studio, a dojo, and guest quarters, in addition to organic and forest gardens. Our plans for this next season include some more earthbag work, natural plasters, strawbale construction (both load bearing and infill), light-straw insulation, another reticulated roof, finishing earthen roofs, earth berm insulation, timber framing, and (if we have enough time or enough helping hands) finish our cob bench that goes with our rocket heater. We will make our composting toilet operational this year. We may also build another rocket heater for our next structure. If we have time we will also install our solar panels, and build a rocket heater for our bath tub, but both are probably a little optimistic.
We use logs from our property for timbers, and mill our own boards from those logs. We only purchase materials if we absolutely have to. This includes things like earth bag tubing, screws, etc. As much as we can, though, we get from our property. Our second choice is locally produced, or recycled.
We will also install our windows and doors (all recycled). While in Europe we learned how to make what are called “Tilt and Turn” windows and doors — they are hinged so that they can tilt inward (hinged at the bottom) for a little ventilation, or swing inward (hinged at the side) to open wide. The technology in Europe for this is now very sophisticated, but the old way of doing can be easily done with simple tools, and that is how we plan to do it.
We are on the road system of Alaska (over 90% of the communities here do not have road access), so you have easy access to places like Anchorage. However, we are at the end of the road in a very rural part of Alaska, so we also get the benefit of being in the wilderness…. We have 1.6 acres sharing a border with a 20+ acre all-natural reserve. There is a creek 1/8 mile from us and a large river 1/4 mile away, and the ocean is 3 miles away. We see lots of wildlife on and near our property: moose, porcupine, bear, wolves, and other wild critters. The river is a major salmon fishing spot.
Our building season will be rather short because of family obligations, but that opens an opportunity to spend some time touring Alaska, fishing, or working on another project. We have friends that are building an earth-ship, and close connections with an organic intentional community of about 60 people that are actively involved in natural building, gardening and farming. The weather here is usually nice at least through August, and often into October, so you will have a good opportunity to explore, work, or go on an adventure.
Besides helping hands for the projects, and individuals eager to learn natural building skills, we could also use someone to help with cooking and other support tasks. We can provide training in macrobiotic and vegetarian cooking. So, if you, or a partner, would like to experience the real Alaska, but are not interested in building, there is a place for you as well!
Our facility, at the moment, is best described as rustic. We will be staying in a tent, and, until these structures are done, all we can offer is a tent. We will provide wholesome vegetarian food (mostly macrobiotic), a wonderful and broad-based learning opportunity, and a serene and joyful working environment with opportunities for play. There are a lot of other things we can provide, such as Chi-Gung training, deep discussions, historical tours, Reiki and other training, and much more, if you are interested.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn natural building in an ecologically conscientious environment, while having a truly wilderness experience and an Alaskan adventure! Come join us…
Hey Dale, I am planning a trip to Alaska now. What part of the state are you in and what part of June will y’all be wrapping up?
Hey Dale,
I live in Fairbanks and want to get more involved in natural building. I was looking for a workshop, but I can’t find any in Alaska, or even northern climates. I am interested in exploring strawbale/cob or any other natural building techniques that might work up here in the far north – I’m looking to try out a few things here in the Interior. Where are you located? Are you looking for short-term help? I could probably head down for a weekend to a week, depending on where you are. Do you know of any Alaskan natural building resources/schools? Thanks!
Hi, Mandy,
We are on the Kenai Peninsula, in Kasilof. We’re about 20 minutes by car south of Kenai and Soldotna.
A week, or a weekend would be fine — and, much appreciated. In a week, you could get exposed to a lot of natural building. As long as we coordinated carefully, we could see that you learned a lot in a weekend, as well. We are planning to start working on it about the first of May. It might be earlier if it warms up enough. It’s pretty hard to make cob when the clay is frozen…
As far as we have been able to find out, ours is the first earth bag home in Alaska. We do know a family that is building an Earth Ship structure near us, and there is a large intentional community that has a huge project they are doing each summer. I believe this year they will be doing earthen plastering. They might still have some light straw work to do, but I think it’s done. We know the members of that community quite well. We would be happy to introduce you to both groups.
I know one person that has built a cordwood home. And, I think I saw one on the way to Homer. Of course, there are log cabins everywhere…
I’m not aware of any classes, but we know a fellow in Homer that sometimes teaches about Rocket Mass Heaters. He has done a lot of research on them, and makes some very refined rocket heaters.
We’d love to have you join us, and we will do whatever we can to make it productive for you. We can provide nutritious vegetarian food, and rustic sleeping facilities, along with some nice philosophical discussions, a few laughs, a peaceful work environment, and maybe some Chi Gung. We’ll even give you permission to play in the mud!!! Oh, and for good measure, we’ll throw in a few mosquitoes….
If you are interested, let me know and we’ll figure out how to get in touch to give you more info and work out details.
Dale
Seeking hands on experience building earth bag homes or other eco homes, am available in the USA. I am excited to help just about anyone that needs labor, if I am available at that time.. Thanks.
Hi, Rene,
I’m posting a message describing our project in Alaska. It may provide the opportunity you are seeking… and, possibly more than you are expecting.
Let me know if you’d like to discuss it.
Dale
Hi! My name is Rain. 🙂
I am looking for someone in the DFW area who is wanting to build a cob home, and would like an extra pair of hands! I do not have any previous experience, however, I am truly willing to learn and work hard . So feel free to message me if you feel so inspired. 😀 Have a groovy day!
My husband and I are thinking about building a cob home in rural oklahoma. Does anyone know a contractor that works in the Tulsa area. Does anyone need help in the Tulsa area so we can gain hands on experience.
I am actually in the same boat. I’m pretty far from actually building my house but one of the reasons is because I know I need some experience too. When you get to where you’re ready to start I would love to come help. free labor anyways. I know some people in Muskogee and I’m near lake texhoma so it would be pretty easy for me to get there.
Hi Lisa,
We had some folks from Oklahoma come to one of our workshops in Central Kentucky. If you’ll send me some contact information, I’ll pass it on to them. They may be ready to start their project and need some help.
Regards,
Diane
http://www.DisputantaCob.com
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Hi there, does anyone know of a cob builder in the Los Angeles area? We are interested in building a cob house and need help. Thanks!
Hello! I have experience building with cob and could help.
-Olivia
Hello. My name is Mark. I live in VA and would love to help build a cob house or other natural home. please contact me if you are in or around VA.
MArk
Hello everyone! My name is Louis from Los Angeles California, and I am interested in learning cob. I am currently reading The Hand-Sculpted House, but I would love to have hands-on training soon, if possible. I am looking for volunteer opportunities and in exchange I will give you my enthusiasm and determination. If anyone is building in the southwestern US or Mexico I can give it a go, but any opportunity is welcome. Thank you, and I look forward to building my first cob home!
Hi Garrett,
I’d be happy to help with your cob bench project. I’m close by in Portland. Shoot me an email at kentmccord@gmail.com. I used to be a high school teacher, but switched to construction a couple years ago. A small part of me misses being in the classroom and I think this would be fun.
Hello Cob Workshops,
My name is Garrett Gunderson and my partner’s names are Tyler Tippetts and Megan Bailey. We are Juniors attending Union High School in Camas, Washington. For our Architecture class we are required to have a final project. We have decided to research, design, and build a cob-bench for our school campus. We have already begun research for our project, however we are having difficulties locating materials and other information. So we are looking for an advisor or mentor to guide us through our project who has experience in this area. Someone we could email, talk on the phone with or possibly Skype. Would you be interested in mentoring or assisting us in our project? If not, could you reccomend someone else? We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely, Garrett, Megan and Tyler
My wife and I (and, sometimes our youngest son) are building on our property in Alaska using all natural techniques and local materials from the property. We are finishing an earthbag/strawbale cabin with reticulated roofs (2 spiraling in opposite directions). The first roof is done, and we will be adding the second roof next season. It will be earth-bermed with earthen roofs, and will have light-straw insulation. It already has a cob rocket heater, and will have a cob bench for a thermal battery. We will continue to use natural building methods and materials as we continue our development. Everything we are doing is intended to blend into the land, and to minimize our impact upon the property. Anything we remove (tress, dirt, clay, etc.) for construction we are using in the construction.
Our work has stopped for the winter (it’s very hard to mix cob with frozen clay….), but we will be resuming work next summer, as soon as the ground thaws. This will probably be late April to early May. If anyone would like to join us on our adventure for a few days or a few weeks, we would be happy to talk with you. We will do all we can to provide a good educational experience in natural building methods, and are happy to share our vegetarian meals with you. We are also well-connected with a nearby macrobiotic-based intentional community that is doing a very large and sophisticated project using natural materials and methods, if you would like to experience them as well.
You can email me at: shorbus AT shamansweb.com
Hi Dale,
I’m curious about what part of Alaska you are in. We might consider an adventure up there if we can afford it.
Hi, Amanda,
We’re on the Kenai Peninsula, which is about 60 miles South of Anchorage (a 20 minute flight or a beautiful 3 1-/2 hour drive). Our property is in an unincorporated area called Kasilof. It is on the highway between Soldotna and Homer (which is stunningly beautiful, and friendly).
There are some good prices right now on Alaska Airlines. Also, in the summer some of the discount airlines fly to Anchorage. Another option (and, a very fun, relaxing one) is to take the ferry up the Inside Passage. You can take it all the way to Seward, then a train to Anchorage, or you can load your car on board the ferry and get off in Haines or Skagway (or, Seward), and drive the rest of the way. The passengers who have the most fun bring a sleeping bag and sleep in a deck/lounge chair in the Solarium on the aft deck. This is a large area with clear roof, but otherwise it is open. It has heaters in the roof, which makes it a wonderfully refreshing place to sleep or lounge. They even have an area for pitching tents! We took the trip last summer and had an absolutely wonderful time! If you want to do it, though, book early! It fills up fast.
Have you been to Alaska before? What questions can I answer for you?
Dale
We have work trade in NC
http://www.Facebook.com/cobcollective
Single mom totally interested in fashioning a cob home for myself and sons. No previous experience but wondering if there are affordable groups who do build cob homes?
Hi, Tabitha,
We don’t do a lot of cob buildings in Alaska, but interest in cob is definitely growing, and there are several projects I know of that use cob in their construction (ours included). Alternative and natural building is done a lot here. There is a long history of log cabins here, but there is a growing interest in earthen construction of several varieties.
Earthen construction is very affordable, and doable by a family or small group. You are trading your time and labor for affordability. If that is okay with you, then you will be embarking on a fascinating and rewarding adventure!
Email me if you want any contact information for the Alaska projects that I am aware of.
Would like to do work exchange, but will talk about other options. I will call you next week? want to stay for a good time period.
I’m interested in getting some hands on experience building cob. Is there anyone in the Oklahoma area that needs help with a build? Or does anyone know of any workshops in the area? Thanks!
We are in Dahlonega. We can help out a day or so as we are not too far and imterested in earth building. In the next few weeks we are getting a spot leveled to practice earthbag with building a shed. Give us a shout
I am looking to learn more about building a cob home. i know that i have my work cut out for me but i hoping to start working on my home by next spring if everything goes well. i live in illinois and would like to learn more.
Hi. I’m available to help built and educate myself as well. Im not far from Ocala, and I am taking a workshop in November.
S_Nicole_00@yahoo.com
Hi I plan to move to Ocala Florida I want to built a cob house on a land I plan to buy but don’t know where to start or if there is anyone who can help built in exchange for food for your help and a place to stay until the work is done.
Thamara, I live in the jacksonville area, and am interested in learning about cob, so if you need help when the time comes, let me know. gilleyjd@yahoo.com
Hi Thamara
I live in Sarasota. Are you building your cob house? I would love to visit if you are and perhaps lend a couple hours to your project.
Hi Thamara, did you build your cob house? I have some land in Fort McCoy and I’m thinking of building a cob or sand bag structure there. I’d like to hear your experience. I’m looking at the geological survey material and there is some great stuff there: common clay, kaolin even chert but I don’t know about getting any of these. I still have to find out if I can dig it myself for free or not. I’m just starting to plan.
I am from San Carlos Arizona and would like to learn more about Cob building =) email me if you need help with a structure or have information on workshops sharonrandall.1209@gmail.com
Hi, my name is Alexandra Corless and I am building a Cob house. The build is in Molalla Oregon, an hour SE of Portland Oregon. We are building a 1000 square foot cob home on a 5 acre property that already has a house and a yurt on the land. We understand that this is a huge build and we are curious if anyone is interested in building with us.
Currently we have all trenches dug, drainage pipe in, drainage rock tamped and currently building the rock wall. We are really at the beginning stages of the rock wall build. I am not sure we will be able to get to the COB portion of our build this year before the rains, there is only two of us building, but next year I would love our build to be available for anyone who would like to work with us that are in the area.
I currently have every weekend in September available if anyone is interested in building a rock wall this year. We are using most stones from our land and a mortar. I am very open to dates for next year if you would like to organize a party with me or use our build as a workshop.
There is plenty of camping space available on the property and a bathroom as well. I could also rent a porta-potty. We have two 75 foot gardens with beautiful fresh organic food available to builders.
I am sure I will post again in the future when dates have been solidified if I get any responses.
Thank you for considering my build and I appreciate any information you send my way. Please contact me if you have any questions! I am happy to discuss this more by phone or other means of communication 🙂
Hi….
I am exploring ideas on how to build my home. I am not a spry 20 yo, but I have been sculpting my entire life and can stomp mud with the best of them.
If you will consider my leg-skills and sculpting experience valuable, I will be delighted to hear what you have learned so far. I also would like to commit to at least a two week stretch of time on your build, after the rains let up and you begin again.
Please keep me posted!
Blessings,
Deborah Wright
http://www.deborahwrightdesigns.com
Deborah,
We are not 20 yo’s either. I am a retired executive, and my wife is a textile artist (angelworkdesigns.com). We are successfully completing an earthen structure in Alaska. With the exception of a little help we have had with some heavy lifting (logs for roof), etc., we have done all the work ourselves. As I stated in a different post, we are using a number of natural building methods: cob, earthbags, strawbale, light straw, etc.). So, I would encourage you to explore the variety of methods, and to pursue whatever becomes your dream!
BTW, your work is amazing and beautiful! I love your dragons. Our property is named “Twin Dragons”, because there are two dragons on it. And, the little cabin we are finishing is called the “Dragon’s Nest”.
Hi Alexandra!
My roommate Jon and I would be very interested in coming down and helping you to build with cob. We would like to build our own cob house someday. At the moment we don’t have any experience but would love to come help in any way we can. We’re available weekends this year or next year, just let us know! Not sure how your weather is holding there in Oregon. We are right around Tacoma, Washington and so far the weather has been staying beautiful
I am just learning but am a steady worker. Email me when you are ready to continue in the spring.
I am just learning but am a steady worker. Email me when you are ready to continue in the spring. meieryolanda@yahoo.com
Hi Alexandra,
My partner and I live in SE Portland and are really looking for hands on cob experience! We’ve been reading books, watching videos, etc., and are going to a work party at the Cob Cottage company in Coquille in the next month or so, and will likely be experimenting with a cob bench in our yard for the time being. Our eventual plan is to build our own house. Since you live so close by, we would love to help you build for the sake of gaining some knowledge and experience. One of our roommates would be interested in coming too, and we could probably round up extra hands if you need them. If you are interested, please let us know! Thanks.
Oh, email if you need it: waofl@yahoo.com and our phone numbers are 530-925-3053 and 530-925-2145 (Yes, 530, not 503 – we’re originally from California). Thanks!
Amanda and Matt
Hey wondering if you could use help this July. I’ll be in the area and have an open schedule. Corrine.zg@gmail.com
Hi Alexandra,
I realize this was posted last year but – I would love to come help out on your cob home project. I’m trying to get some hands on experience with cob and I already have some rock wall building experience. I’m located in Portland and free most Fridays and Saturdays, all day. Feel free to email me at kavi.xiu@gmail.com if you’d like an extra hand!
im lookin for someone to come to illinois and help me learn cob
please let me know
thanks
email me at
blondie197561604@yahoo.com
I would be very interested in this opportunity. Please give me a call.
5206781766
bonnie.matthews@yahoo.com
We are looking for someone who wants to learn about cob building who would like to stay in a cob cottage that is not-quite done but has a roof and a loft in which to sleep and homegrown and local organic food in exchange. We have a large cottage that is almost done and a small cottage that is in the beginning phases to work on. We have a large organic garden, hens and turkeys, a cat a dog, and two children. Must like a farm-like atmosphere and children (6 and 2). We are located in paradise–halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey with beautiful autumns and warm winters. You can email me at terryellis3@juno.com and we can discuss a live/work balance that works for both of us. Blessings!
I forgot to say California!
Hey Terry…I’m potentially in.
Caveat: I am available after the first of the year.
I am located in So Ca and eager to learn cob and hope to eventually build my own. I am even considering the area between SC and SF. So your build is mighty interesting to me.
Please contact me with details of your build and such.
Looking forward to more conversation,
Deborah
Hi Diane!
I am interested in attending your Ground Up workshop early October and would love to help out on the farm as a work trade! I’m located in Brooklyn but, could be available either the week before or the week after to set up or clean up. I have a background in construction/sculpture, experience on a farm and an interest in natural building techniques! Do you still have a openings for work trade?
All best,
Amanda
Yes Amanda,
We have a couple of spots still open. I will be out of town until Monday afternoon. Please send your phone number through the contact us form on our website, and I will call early next week.
Thanks ~ Diane
We are a Natural Building School in Central Kentucky. As much as is reasonably possible, we try to prepare you to be able to go home and build your home after attending a week long workshop with us. We are looking for a few folks to help out a week before our most popular workshop, “From the Ground Up with Cob,” which is coming up October 1st thru 5th and will include:
Natural Stone Foundation,
Building Cob Walls
Sculptural ~ Artistic Cob
Natural Plaster / Lime Plaster
The work trade is a week of work getting ready for the workshop, in exchange for registration to the workshop the next week. Please see our web site for more information, and call me or contact me through our web site if you would like to get more information.
Regards,
Diane Jennings
Disputanta Cob
http://www.DisputantaCob.com
606-256-8954
Want to get strawbale, cobbing, from scratch…looking for work exchange but will discuss other options. Please contact me, and I will also contact you, 612-325-7926.
Anita
Hello Anita,
Thank you for your interest in Disputanta Cob. We just finished our last ‘official’ workshop of the year, October 1-5, 2014, “From the Ground Up with Cob.” Our next workshop will be in the spring, but we do not have dates yet. We will be looking for work trades at that time. We will be starting from the ground up on two of the walls for an 18th Century Community Kitchen we are building out of cob.