[Sdpg] Cob Workshop at Cuyama Learning Center in October 05'

[Warren Brush]

Please distribute far and wide..


Basics of Building with Cob at the Cuyama Learning Center in October
2005


The Cuyama Learning Center is pleased to announce its first Cob building
workshop facilitated by instructors from the Cob Cottage Company.  Come
join us in building an "Elders Retreat Cabin" at the Cuyama Learning
Center.  See more information on the learning center at:
http://wyp.org/programs/cuyamalearning.htm 

 


Cob Cottage Company's most popular workshop teaches professionals and
owner-builders the basics of cob construction 7 intensive days.  Even
complete novices leave the workshop confident in their ability to build
the cob parts of a cabin, studio, or greenhouse.  Learn how to locate
and test soil, sand, and straw, create the right cob mix for any
situation, and build strong, durable, sculptural earthen walls.  Get
practical experience with foundations, windows, doors, arches and
niches.  Lectures cover siting, passive solar design, drainage, heating,
plumbing and electric, natural roofing, and flooring.   

 

This workshop will be taught by Betty Seaman from the Cob Cottage
Company and co-founder of Spirit Pine Ranch.  The workshop will also be
supported by the Cuyama Learning Center resident teachers.  Registration
is gratefully being handled through the Cob Cottage Company and details
are available at:  http://www.cobcottage.com/cob-workshop.html#Basics or
by contacting them at Cob Cottage Company, Box 123, Cottage Grove, OR
97424, Phone (541) 942-2005, FAX (541) 942-3021. The best time to call
is Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM

We have limited space available for workshop participation..please
register NOW!

Workshop Dates: October 9-16, 2005

Location:  Cuyama Learning Center in the Santa Barbara Backcountry

Cost: $760 (This basic fee includes tuition, materials, three vegetarian
meals daily (unless otherwise noted), and camping.  Discounts apply for
early registration.

Many thanks for your continued blessings and support,

Warren

 

Warren Brush

Wilderness Youth Project

Founding Director

 <mailto:w at wyp.org> w at wyp.org

805.886.7239 



 

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