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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

w@wyp.org

805.886.7239