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Cob Workshop


Cob Workshop 

Description
Join Oz for a five day hands-on natural building workshop.  Learn the elements of cob, slip-chip, and natural plasters while constructing walls in our barn. 

Course Content Includes:

  • Mixing & applying slip chip, cob, and natural plaster
  • Determining the mix ratios
  • Shaping walls, cob, and plaster
  • Decorative & sculptural elements of natural building
  • Pros & cons of natural building
  • Sourcing Resources
  • glass bottle design, installation, & preparation

Instructor:
Kirk Mobert
Kirk has been teaching Natural Building for over a decade.   He is a California native and believes in exploring the possibilities and pushing the boundaries.  He created a regenerative technology school where they use Natural Building as one tool for establishing regenerative cultures in Point Arena, CA.    

Course Dates & Arrival/ Departure Times:
The course begins on Monday, March 5th at 9am.  You can arrive Sunday evening.  The course closes on Friday at 5pm. You are welcome to stay Friday evening and leave Saturday before 1pm.  

Accomodations:
Oz Farm will provide high quality, organic, vegetarian lunches and dinners during the 5 work days.  Participants can choose to tent camp on the property, share a cabin, or stay in a private cabin. 

Course Cost & Enrollment:
The course is available on a sliding scale:
Tent Camping (meals included): $300
Shared Cabin (meals included): $400
Private Cabin (meals included) $500

Later Event: April 21
3rd Annual Earth Day at Oz Farm