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Mixing the cob via "The cob dance" |
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Making cob loaves |
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Sewing the cob with a cobber's thumb |
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Plastering the cob bench |
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Workshop Mission Our workshop mission is to educate the general public about the many benefits of building and living with earth. Both fun and educational, earth building workshops provide people with the tools to redefine where and how they live their lives. With a focus on urban and residential environments, our workshops are geared for everyone to enjoy. With plenty of hands-on experience, participants will leave with confidence to start their own earth building project at home. Join the List I am always adding new workshops and events, so if you don't see a workshop that works for you, contact us and you will be put on the mailing list. Once on the list, you will receive updates on new workshops and upcoming public events. I also encourage feedback from people on what kind of workshops they need and of course, I am always looking for new host sites. Thanks for your interest! Brian B. |
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Earth Building Workshops
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Come and explore the creative potential of Sculptural Adobe as an artistic medium and building material. An unfired mixture of clay, sand and straw; Sculptural Adobe is versatile as well as durable. Ideal for earthen sculptures and murals, Sculptural Adobe can be applied to most surfaces with no shrinkage. This allows you to sculpt directly onto armatures and walls, transforming any pre-existing object into a personalized work of art. Since this adobe mix does not need to be fired, you don’t need a kiln, making it a cost effective and eco-friendly alternative to conventional ceramic sculpture. Sculptural Adobe can also be used for earthen remodeling purposes, allowing you to sculpt your home or living environment.
During the workshop participants will get hands-on experience working with Sculptural Adobe. We will be covering a variety of applications including the use armatures, sculpting directly onto walls and creating lathing. We will also discuss clay paints, earthen plasters, weather resistant finishes and stabilization methods for outdoor sculpture.
The workshops typically run from 10am to 3:30pm. Participants are encouraged to arrive at least 15 min. before the workshop begins to sign in and get settled. Participants should plan on bringing their own water, snacks and lunch. There is a sliding scale set up for those of us whom are experiencing economic hardship (trust me I know!). For more information please feel free to call Brian @ 530-848-8088. To register follow the directions below.
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Single Adult - $50 Couples - $75 Sliding Scale - $50 - $35 Kids 12 to 17 years old- $20 (Children under 12 are free) |
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To register for a class or workshop please e-mail us with the name of the workshop. We will respond with further details about the event and directions to the workshop location. If you do not hear back from us with in 24 hours, please call us at #530-848-8088. Space is limited, so to reserve your spot, we require that at least 50% of the workshop fee be paid in advanced. All paid fees are non-refundable unless the workshop has been cancelled but can be applied toward future workshops. Thank you for your interest in earth building and we look forward to meeting you. |