Past Workshops: Basics of cob introduction weekend, Holne, Dartmoor
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Basics of Cob Building introduction weekend, Holne, Dartmoor
5th-6th April and 10th-11th May
Inspire yourself and tantalise your senses during 2 weekends connecting with the earth at a beautiful rural location nestled within Dartmoor National Park. During the weekends you will discover how it’s possible to use the ground beneath your feet to sculpt your own cob building!
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Title : Basics of Cob Building introduction weekend, Holne, Dartmoor
Date : 5th-6th April and 10th-11th May
Location : Higher Michelcombe Farm, Holne
Cost : £50/ £40 concessions (supported by Dartmoor Sustainable Development Fund. Does not include food and accomodation.
Course details
Inspire yourself and tantalise your senses during 2 weekends connecting with the earth at a beautiful rural location nestled within Dartmoor National Park. During the weekends you will discover how it’s possible to use the ground beneath your feet to sculpt your own cob building!
Objectives
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! During the weekend course you will be helping to build a seating/shelter. Participants should leave feeling confident in their ability to start a small cob structure of their own.
Practical sessions will cover:
- Materials, where to locate them and how to test them.
- Mixing cob successfully by foot and using machinery. How to adapt your mixes to suit the conditions and elements in the design.
- Sculpting with cob/ How to create free flowing forms, integrated niches and decoration
- Learning different techniques of building and trimming walls both freeform and using forms.
Theory/design sessions will include:
- A brief introduction to the philosophy and history of cob and other natural building methods.
- The practical and environmental benefits of cob building
- Simple roof designs for small cob structures.
- Siting, foundations and drainage for small cob structures.
During the weekend there will be a visual presentation of cob from around the world, from the functional to the fantastic. Magical and inspiring buildings to fire your imagination.
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.
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.
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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