Past Workshops: Building and planting living roofs Holne, Dartmoor
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Building and planting living roofs
28th-29th June 2008
Discover the benefits of building a beautiful living roof for a cob animal shelter during a weekend connecting with the earth at a beautiful rural location nestled in Dartmoor National Park.
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Title : Building and planting living roofs
Date : 28th-29th June 2008
Location : Higher Michelcombe Farm, Holne
Cost : £50/ £40 concessions (supported by Dartmoor Sustainable Development Fund)
Course details
Discover the benefits of building a beautiful living roof for a cob animal shelter during a weekend connecting with the earth at a beautiful rural location nestled in Dartmoor National Park.
Objectives
The course will aim to explore the advantages of building and planting living roofs.
You will learn how to build the different living layers to a roundpole timber roof of an existing cob animal shelter.
Both days will involve theory and practice with short demonstrations but 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 to build their own living roof on an existing roof structure.
Practical sessions will cover:
- Installation of living roof layers – waterproofing / root matting/ drainage/ soil and plants
- Edging to a roundpole timber roof and guttering
Theory/design sessions will include:
- The practical and environmental benefits of living roofs
- Simple roof designs for small cob structures
- Locating materials new and recycled
- Looking at different types of plants that can be used
During the weekend there will be a visual presentation of cob buildings and their finishes from around the world, from the functional to the fantastic. Magical and inspiring buildings to fire your imagination.
Learn how to make and apply your own earthen and lime plasters
About the land/project at Holne
Higher Michelcombe Farm is in the small hamlet of Michelcombe, nestling in the foothills of the Dartmoor National Park in the Parish of Holne.
This new build project offers excellent opportunities to local residents and others interested in inspirational building techniques which all connect to the earth and is supported by The Dartmoor Sustainable Development Fund.
Accommodation
For those of you travelling from further afield there are a host of B&Bs and camping/hostels in the area:
Camping field and Camping Barn
Holne Court Farm Tel: 01364 631544
Camping field
Dodbrooke Farm Tel: 01364 631461
B & B's
Playcross, Holne Tel: 01364 631335
Hilltop Tel: 01364 631152
Hunter’s Reach Tel: 01364 631149
The Barn,Scoriton Tel:01364 631567
How to get there
Full directions by bicycle, public transport and car will be sent to you when you book. To encourage cycling, public transport and car-sharing, there will be a levy of £5 for every car. This money will be used to plant a tree on the land.
You will learn how to make and apply natural paints and pigments
Food
The course does not include meals. Please bring your own packed lunch. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Schedule
Your days will start at 9.00 a.m and finish at 5.00 p.m.
What to bring
Pen/pencil and notebook, camera, work clothes or overalls, boots/wellies, warm clothing, waterproofs.
Instructors
Alan Cameron-Duff and Annabel Fawcus apprenticed with Cob Cottage Company, the inspiration for thousands of natural builders around the world. They were so inspired they went on to build many cob structures in the UK, America and New Zealand and set up their own business Earthed here in Britain to enable others to access there own creative potential and inspire people to build using sustainable materials.
Booking
Please book directly through Jackie Parsons. Tel: 01364 631195 Email: jackie_gibbycombe@yahoo.co.uk
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