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"Promoting urban eco-living through the art and science of earth building." Earth Building Workshops Learn how to build your own low cost wood-fired oven out of earth. Fun to make and even more fun to use, earth ovens bake like expensive commercial wood-fired ovens while costing a fraction of the price. Ideal for baking breads and pizzas, earth ovens use radiant, conductive and convection heat simultaneously - producing crunchy, caramelized crusts with moist goodness on the inside. Built out of unfired clay, they can be hand-sculpted into beautiful works of art, making a beautiful addition to any backyard or patio. To learn more about earth oven, check out the ovens page.
Earth Oven - May 10th & 11th @ Billick Rock Art - Davis,CA Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 2:00pm Cost:$85.00 This special weekend workshop will be power packed, as Urban Earth Solutions joins forces with esteemed artist Donna Billick at her home studio in Davis. Working in mosaic, ceramic and terrazzo mediums, Billick is an established artist who has been a strong figure in the community art build movement. Most noted for her large-scale mosaic sculpture and murals, Billick's public art works can be seen throughout California. During the weekend we will cover all aspects of oven construction including, gathering raw material, building foundations, applying protective plasters and baking. The event will also include a demonstration in the studio on traditional mosaic techniques including design, fabrication and installation. Through out the weekend there will be slide talks on earth building and mosaic sculptural as well as in depth discussion on design and aesthetics. The workshop is geared for people of all ages and skill levels. Children and families are encouraged to attend. The workshops are “hands-on” so be prepared to get dirty. This workshop includes light snacks but participants are responsible for bringing lunch and water. Camping is also available for those coming far or just want to sleep under the stars. Coinciding with the Davis Whole Earth Festival, participants can enjoy the rest of the after noon listening to music, dancing and eating good food. Register Here In Chico,CA Saturday & Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm Cost:$75 This weekend workshop will cover earth oven construction from start to finish. Participant will learn basic oven building methods and techniques including: how to gather raw materials, build foundations and apply protective plasters. The workshop will also cover how to heat and bake with an earth oven. The workshops are labor intensive, giving ample “Hands-on” experience. Participants will walk away from the weekend feeling confident about building their own Earth Oven. The workshop is geared for people of all ages and skill levels. Children and families are encouraged to attend. The workshops are “hands-on” so be prepared to get dirty. Register Here May 31st 10:00am - 3:00pm @ The Urban Earth Project, Sacramento,CA Cost- $45.00 This workshop is a great introduction to cob building and how it can be used in urban environments. During the workshop, we will be exploring how to build sculptural walls and benches out of cob. Built on site, learn how to transform any space into an organic living environment designed specifically for your needs. Participants will be learning basic cob building techniques. We will be working on several projects through out the day so that participants can experience all stages of construction, including foundations and finish plasters. Register Here
coming soon to Sacramento During this weekend workshop we will build a low cost wood-fired hot tub out of "cob" and other recycled materials. While construction the hot tub, participants will learn basic cob building techniques including: foundation construction, gathering raw materials and finish plasters. If you are interested in this workshop, please contact me so I can alert you once the dates are set. Thanks!
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