Past Workshops: Basics of cob introduction weekend, The Middlewood Trust, Lancashire
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Basics of cob introduction weekend, The Middlewood Trust, Lancashire
3rd - 5th July 2009
Inspire yourself and tantalise your senses during a weekend of connecting with the earth. Discover how it's possible to use the ground beneath your feet to sculpt your own cob structure.
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Title : Basics of cob introduction weekend
Date : 3rd - 5th July 2009
Location : The Middlewood Trust, Lancashire
Cost : £190 high-waged; £160 waged; £130 student / unwaged. 10% discounts for 'Friends of LILI' (includes food and accommodation). Please book onto course through the L.I.L.I website or contact Dave at L.I.L.I on (0)1296 714184.
Details :
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! Participants should leave feeling confident in their ability to start a small cob structure of their own and to make and apply an earthen plaster.
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 Middlewood Trust
Middlewood Trust is located at Backsbottom Farm, in a beautiful valley following the River Roeburn, close to the villages of Wray and Hornby, about 10 miles east of Lancaster. It is a small organic hill farm, with species-rich meadows, moorland, and an extensive area of native woodland. For more information see website http://www.middlewood.org.uk/middlewood.html
How to get there
See LILI website for directions www.lowimpact.org
Accommodation
Accommodation is in the eco-bunkhouse, yurt, or camping.
Food
Please inform LILI if you have any special dietary requirements.
Schedule
We will expect participants to arrive Friday evening by 6.30 for dinner at 7.30, then introductions and a short inspirational slideshow. Departure will be Sunday at 5 p.m.
Facilities
There are simple washing and compost toilet facilities. Outside there is a field and a small fire place.
What to bring
Pen/pencil and notebook, camera, work clothes or overalls, boots/wellies, warm clothing, waterproofs, towel, money for the pub! (meals and bedding provided). No dogs allowed.
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.
Please book directly through L.I.L.I who have a clear and comprehensive web site, www.lowimpact.org or contact Dave on (0)1296 714184/ Low Impact Living Initiative, LILI, Redfield Community, Buckingham Road, Winslow, Bucks, MK18 3LZ
There are only 15 places available so please book as soon as possible.
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