2020 WINTERNSHIP JANUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 6 During this unique and experiential month together you will learn many skills in Natural Building, Sustainable Living and Community ! The program will include the following weekend workshops for intern and the public: Jan 11 & 12 ROOF THATCHING with local Reed. 2 Day Workshop. Jan 18 & 19 ROUND POLE FRAMING ~ the Basics. 2 Day Wkshop. Jan 25 & 26 FIRE ! ROCKET STOVE & EARTH OVEN Workshops.…
Find out more4 Weekend Workshops will be offered to the public during the 2020 WINTERNSHIP Jan 6 – Feb 6 Jan 11 & 12 ROOF THATCHING with local Reed. 2 Day Workshop Jan 18 & 19 ROUND POLE FRAMING ~ the Basics. 2 Day Wkshop Jan 25 & 26 FIRE ! ROCKET STOVE & EARTH OVEN Workshops Feb 1 & 2 EARTH PLASTER & SCULPTING 2 Day Workshop.
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ROUND POLE Framing ~ The Basics Enjoy the satisfaction of working, hands-on, with round pole wood harvested from the woods. to learn the basic skills of creating your own future structure ! January 18th & 19th, 2020 at 9:30 – 5, Sun 9:30 – 5p Learn hands-on basics and principles of construction of round pole framing for small structure ! Tour thatched roofs & round pole structures on site, harvest wood, use hand tools ~ create a small team project…
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Create useful heat efficiently from local materials ! Tour the buildings & Stoves on site, Hands-on: mockup of combustion unit, mixing cob & finish plaster, make a model of an Earth Oven and a Rocket Cooker. Principles of construction, code. Bring a bag lunch. Also experience a Rumford Fireplace, Rocket Stove Cooker, and see Hay Box, Solar Oven and Earth Oven! Saturday, January 25th 9:30a -5p Principles of Rocket Stove and Fire. Evolution of the use of fire Fire…
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EARTH PLASTER & SCULPTING Feb 1 & 2, 2020. Saturday & Sunday Sun 9:30 – 5p Two-Day Class. Hands-on ~ Apply Earth Plaster ... and try your hand at sculpting with earth. Apply plasters indoors in the cozy main house onto existing walls of a "regular" conventional home. Learn to identify, mix & apply natural local soil to create simple or artistic expressions. Learn the joy of natural earthen plasters that can be used in a variety of applications…
Find out moreJoin us for the FULL MOON POTLUCK Sunday February 9th, 2020 UPDATES regarding weather will be posted on this page (if needed) ! 5:00 pm TOUR enchanting buildings & grounds. Meet in the main house for the guided tour. 6:00 pm POTLUCK / Bonfire Enjoy a cozy evening indoors – in the Strawbale Studio or in the main house Or an elemental time outdoors around the bonfire. Watch the moon rise over the meadow Family Friendly Free event with donations…
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