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residential
weekend course
cob building |
The course
will aim to introduce methods of earth / cob building, and will
include theory and practice with short demonstrations; however,
the emphasis will be on hands-on learning. You will find space for
fun and creativity and expect a workout for the body and mind! Participants
should leave feeling confident in their ability to build with cob
and to make and apply an earthen plaster.
During the weekend you
will:
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explore
the advantages of building with earth in general
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learn
the essential aspects of building with, as well as ways of sculpting
and finishing cob
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learn
how to make and apply an earthen plaster, which will include
some cob bas relief sculpture
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learn
about materials, where to locate them and how to test them
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learn
about relevant tools
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learn
about earth ovens, including building, firing and cooking
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see
a slide-show which will give you some inspiring ideas for your
own cob structures
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learn
more about the possibilities that this versatile material has
to offer
more
on cob building
| how
to book: |
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| arrive: |
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Friday
evening at 6.30 for dinner at 7.30 |
| depart: |
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Sunday
after lunch (served at 1.00) |
| directions: |
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| what
to bring: |
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pen
and notebook; towel; work clothes or overalls; boots / wellies;
money for possible trip to pub (meals and bedding are provided)
NO DOGS PLEASE |
| let
us know: |
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if
you are vegan or have any food allergies |
| accommodation: |
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3-4
people sharing single-sex rooms |
| sat
evening: |
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either
a trip to the pub, or (depending on the weather) a bonfire.
General hanging out and socialising. |
| prices: |
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£190
high-waged; £160 waged;
£130 student / unwaged
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30
admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
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| car
sharing: |
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building the
cob walls of an earth oven
high-tech
method of mixing cob!
plastering
detail |
