[Ccpg] Cob Workshop Nov 15 & 16 Los Angeles

[Bob Banner]

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> From: Kristina Mata <L.A at earthlink.net>
> Date: November 11, 2008 8:59:55 PM PST
> To: undisclosed-recipients:;
> Subject: [cityrepairla] Cob Workshop Nov 15 & 16 Los Angeles
> Reply-To: cityrepairla at lists.riseup.net,Kristina Mata <L.A at earthlink.net 
> >
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> Unique Urban Cob Building 101
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> Intermediate Cob Plastering Workshop
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> November 15th-16th Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 4 pm
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> All levels of experiance will find something of value.
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> Learn to sculpt your own raised garden beds using clay, straw and  
> sand. Cob is a technique for building structures that won't rot,  
> can't burn down and bugs won't eat it. Earth is one of the oldest  
> building materials on the planet and still the most common. This  
> workshop is led by Ray Cirino creative sustainable artist, inventor,  
> builder and permaculture practitioner who has designed hybrid  
> stoves, street furniture and houses. Intermediate students learn the  
> finer art of plastering ( possibly mosaic using broken pottery if  
> there is sufficent interest ) and how to finish and seal our work  
> using linseed oil and other natural protectants.
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> $60 fee. For more info contact  Tina Mata <L.A at earthlink.net>
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> RAISED BEDS MADE OF RAMMED EARTH:
> About cob . It is a technique for building structures using clay,  
> straw and sand. It won't rot, can't burn down and bugs won't eat it.  
> Earth is one of the oldest building materials on the planet and  
> still the most common.
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> Currently, cob is enjoying a revival of interest where many have led  
> the way in researching and teaching this healthy, easy to learn,  
> environmentally sustainable technology.
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> Sculpt your own raised veggie beds using your hands and inexpensive  
> non-toxic natural materials. No power tools or previous building  
> experience required. You will find a cool late winter workshop the  
> perfect time to engage sculpting with Cob.  We intend to make  
> tremendous organized progress in this practical and condensed 2 day  
> workshop.
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> Cob workshops are for gaining experience, and we have lots to share.  
> Newbie’s are encouraged to ask questions during work party's  
> progress.
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> Rammed Earth A technique where we form the cob beds using perforated  
> metal.
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> Raised beds out of Cob ? ! ?  Has this been done before ?
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> Tried cob beds that incorporate Permaculture philosophy of landscape  
> design, ecological concepts, common sense, and other ways of living  
> more in tune with the resources of the earth.
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> Our innovative trials have withstood 3 years of weathering and we  
> are now ready to share our findings with you.
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> Ray Cirino is a natural and patient teacher who inspires  us all  
> with his extensive knowledge, skill, experience and esthetic. A  
> creative sustainable artist, inventor, builder and permaculture  
> practitioner who has designed hybrid stoves, street furniture and  
> houses for over a decade.  Balancing function and beauty, Ray has  
> something new and innovative for us once again!
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> What is included?
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> You Can Learn In Just 2 Days How To:
> * Build with Cob, a traditional mixture of earth, water, sand and  
> straw and an additional new secret ingredient. * Reduce labor using  
> innovative mixing techniques* Design using nutrient and water flow  
> concepts*Select building materials and determine the best mixture  
> for a given soil.
> * Sculpt a raised bed with built-in seating areas. * Evaluate  
> natural alternatives for your own garden * Reduce your dependency on  
> money and ecologically harmful practices.
> * Avoid costly mistakes many novice builders make.
> *Share , workshop graduates will be invited to duplicate learnings  
> and share with others..
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> Transit friendly Location:
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> Mid-Wilshire with its rich diversity is buzzing with activity,  
> excitement and new developments. Excellent access to public  
> transportation ( 4 blocks from Wilshire/Western Metro Train, 1 block  
> from major bus lines . Near corner of 3rd and Western ).
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> SIGN ME UP !   $60 Fee includes 2 days of instruction, intensive  
> hands-on learning. (Discounted rate of $40 for early registration &  
> groups paying in advance) .
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> Tina Mata <L.A at earthlink.net>  to hold your place and to receive  
> announcements and updates surrounding this event. Do come and join  
> us expecting to work hard, and to make lasting friendships. For all  
> ages and abilities.
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>

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