Upcoming Earthen Hand Workshops
Building, Courses/Workshops — by Scott Howard July 13, 2010
Hello Progressive People
I am happy to announce Earthen Hand has a slough of great workshops coming up on many natural building skills. The first ever earthen paints class through Portland Community College is next week, plus fun Cob projects in Portland, and then two workshops back to back in Puerto Rico this September. Full schedule below.
Please help us make all these happen by spreading a link to this post to others. Printable flyers downloadable here and here (PDFs).
| Earthen Paints at PCC…………..July 17
Earthbag & Cob Farm Stand….July 18-23 Cob Basics and Beyond………..August 21-22 Cob Farm House…………………August 24-29 Earthbag Dome Training………..Sept 19-Oct 1 Cob Oven Workshop……………Oct 2-3 |
These workshops are packed with information, fun, and leave people with practical skills that will last them a lifetime.
10% off for bringing a friend, 20% for groups of 4 or more.
All the best,
Scott Howard
Earthen Hand Natural Building
A Wholly Different Way of Building
Building — by Scott Howard July 6, 2010
by Scott Howard
In arid regions of the world, we can often see architecture made entirely of earth. These buildings usually employ adobe bricks to create vaulted and domed ceilings, adobe for the walls, and stabilized earthen or lime plaster for the roof. These buildings require some maintenance, but are by far the most ecological architecture on earth. However, the question most often posed against this kind of architecture is whether or not it is applicable to areas beyond arid regions. In my eyes, this one of the most important questions and challenges in architecture today. Can we create viable structures of nearly 100% earth in wetter, colder areas? Whoever can solve this problem may stand to gain massive wealth with these massive buildings. Building codes aside for one moment, let’s look at some possible solutions to these questions.
Comments (37)How to Mix Plaster or Cob Efficiently Without a Tarp
Building — by Scott Howard March 19, 2010
by Scott Howard, Earthen Hand Natural Building
Why, you might ask, would anyone want to mix material without a strong tarp? In Mali, where I worked recently, there are actually no good tarps at all. The best ones will rip in a day, so we have to use the ‘old’ way of mixing cob and plaster. This is a step by step explanation of how to do this.
Comments (0)Earthbag Dome Intensive Course, April 10-20th, Puerto Rico
Building, Courses/Workshops — by Scott Howard
Come learn Earthbag Dome building in only ten days at Las Casas de la Selva, a biological research site in Patillas, Puerto Rico. We will build a small, 13 foot dome and begin plastering it. This course is hosted by Patty Boyko of Las Casas, who is an activist and researcher. Scott Howard, of Earthen Hand Natural Building, will be the instructor.
A 10% discount is available to anyone who brings another person to the workshop. Group discounts are 20% per person for groups of four or more.
Also, please let us know if you are interested in working for us and we might be able to find some way for you to trade your skills.
Scott Howard has taught Cob and Earthbag building since 1999 and 2003 respectively. His experience with diverse climates such as Thailand, Africa, and the US gives great perspective for education in permaculture building methods.
An intensive course like this one is the best way to get your hands in the dirt and see how it is done. Participants will be able to build their own domes after this workshop.
Click here to find out more and to book!
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