Cob: Stonework workshop

Mon Mar 19 23:42:52 CST 2001

Stonework/Bodywork

Four Weeks of Natural Stonework and Bodywork On Cortes Island May 14 to June 8

In four, weeklong courses, Jim Hossack, a seasoned stoneworker, will be teaching about building natural stone foundations and aesthetic stonewalls and chimneys.

Jim Hossack

Jim is a self-taught stoneworker from Scotland. Moving to Switzerland as a young man, it was in the Swiss Alps that he developed his interests and skills as a stoneworker. Jim came to Canada ten years ago, and in that time has gained a reputation for his unique stile of work around Courtenay and the Gulf Islands. He has designed and built for many private residences and commercial spaces, with one of his more recent projects being the foundation for the new Hollyhock building on Cortes Island.

The four weeks of stonework will be intertwined with various bodywork and movement/dance classes as well. These optional classes will be offered free of charge by experienced teachers.

The Workshop

- Week 1 - May 14 to 18 - stone foundation on bedrock and the process of building up from the base. Bodywork - An intro to Breema Therapy, instructor: Ashala Reiki.

- Week 2 - May 21 to 25 - continuing stone foundation with addition of stone arches. Bodywork - Contact Improvisation, instructor: Lori Ray

- Week 3 - May 28 to June 1 - stone foundation and high wall building. Bodywork - Intro to Jin Shin Do (Chinese Acupressure), instructor: Jeanie Shweitzer.

- Week 4 - June 4 to 8 - completion of foundation, possibility of moving on to building a hot tub out of stone. Bodywork - Contact improvisation with Lori Ray

Cost - each 5 day workshop is on a sliding scale between $200-$300, depending on income. This includes your food (3organic veggie meals a day), lodging (dormitory or camping), materials and instruction. For more info and to make a reservation call Damon at (250)935-6647 or e-mail nomadslink at yahoo.com 

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<P align=center>Four Weeks of Natural Stonework and Bodywork On Cortes Island 
May 14 to June 8</FONT></P>
<P>In four, weeklong courses, Jim Hossack, a seasoned stoneworker, will be 
teaching about building natural stone foundations and aesthetic stonewalls and 
chimneys.</P>
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<P>Jim Hossack</P>
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<P>Jim is a self-taught stoneworker from Scotland. Moving to Switzerland as a 
young man, it was in the Swiss Alps that he developed his interests and skills 
as a stoneworker. Jim came to Canada ten years ago, and in that time has gained 
a reputation for his unique stile of work around Courtenay and the Gulf Islands. 
He has designed and built for many private residences and commercial spaces, 
with one of his more recent projects being the foundation for the new Hollyhock 
building on Cortes Island.</P>
<P>The four weeks of stonework will be intertwined with various bodywork and 
movement/dance classes as well. These optional classes will be offered free of 
charge by experienced teachers.</P>
<P><B><U><FONT color=#000080 size=5>The Workshop</P></B></U></FONT>
<P>- Week 1 – <B>May 14 to 18</B> – stone foundation on bedrock and the process 
of building up from the base. Bodywork – An intro to <B>Breema Therapy</B>, 
instructor: Ashala Reiki.</P>
<P>- Week 2 – <B>May 21 to 25</B> – continuing stone foundation with addition of 
stone arches. Bodywork – <B>Contact Improvisation</B>, instructor: Lori Ray</P>
<P>- Week 3 – <B>May 28 to June 1</B> – stone foundation and high wall building. 
Bodywork – Intro to <B>Jin Shin Do</B> (Chinese Acupressure), instructor: Jeanie 
Shweitzer.</P>
<P>- Week 4 – <B>June 4 to 8</B> – completion of foundation, possibility of 
moving on to building a hot tub out of stone. Bodywork – <B>Contact 
improvisation</B> with Lori Ray</P><B><I><FONT color=#ff0000 size=5>
<P>Cost </FONT><FONT size=5>- </B></FONT>each 5 day workshop is on a sliding 
scale between </I><B>$200-$300,</B><I> depending on income. This includes your 
food (3organic veggie meals a day), lodging (dormitory or camping), materials 
and instruction. For more info and to make a reservation call Damon at 
</I><B><U>(250)935-6647</U> </B><I>or e-mail 
</I><B><U>nomadslink at yahoo.com</B></U><I> </P></I></DIV></BODY></HTML>