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

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Basics of Building with Cob at the Cuyama Learning Center (Santa Barbara
backcountry) 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:
www.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
w at wyp.org
805.886.7239