Cob: Natural Building Workshop, Pine Manor, Lake Elsinore, CA 5,6,7 Sept. Build a Hobbit Cottage
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Wed Jul 30 23:48:16 CDT 2003
Hi, Please join us at Pine Manor ( http://www.pinemanor.com/) for a natural building workshop the first weekend in September.
Natural Building Workshop, Pine Manor, CA 5-7 September, 2003.
Build a Hobbit styled cottage topped with a living roof of grass
Participate in the creative learning process and the hands on experience of natural building. We will be building a Hobbit House on the back of an existing straw bale wall. It will incorporate straw bales, earthen bags and Cob in the design of a magical abode. This will be a fun and energizing experience. At the end of the workshop, you will have a better understanding of how to work with these natural building materials as well as the process that incorporates and promotes sustainable living along with the incorporation of recycled materials into a beautiful structure.
Facilitators: Preston Bell and Michael Leach
Preston Bell has assisted and led workshops on straw bale construction and natural earth plastering, working with Bob Bolles of Sustainable Building Systems as well as workshops in New Mexico.
Michael Leach, builder and residential artist will also be assisting in this workshop. Michael's creativity, knowledge of design and his earth building experience bring an added dimension to the workshop.
Enjoy Pine Manor~
Part of the fun of this workshop is being able to see first hand the existing structures:
· Cob, Sr. ~a massage studio with a living roof and Rumford-type fireplace
· Cob, Jr. ~a cozy massage/meditation space with hand stripped round wood beams and design elements as well as a ceiling of recycled old wood from the stables.
· Round House ~ a 16' round building made with straw bales and finished with earthen plaster. It has an amazing reciprocal roof made with recycled beams and a radiant heat earthen floor that is a piece of art.
· Cob oven and bench~ built by visiting builders from Cob Works in Canada
· Straw Bale entrance wall and pool wall ~ built in two separate workshops.
The other treat will be meeting other "down to earth" people, enjoying meals together, maybe a soak in the Jacuzzi or even a swim to cool down at the end of the day.
Fee: $150 for three days - workshop, food and lodging
$120 for two days - workshop, food and lodging
$ 45 day rate - lunch provided
If you are interested in a work-exchange for some of the cost of the workshop, please contact Gail Warner @ 909-678-2414. E-mail address is: catchgw at earthlink.net
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<P class=MsoBodyText3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3> Hi, Please
join us at Pine Manor ( </FONT><A href="http://www.pinemanor.com/)"><FONT
color=#000000 size=3>http://www.pinemanor.com/)</FONT></A><FONT size=3> for
a natural building workshop the first weekend in September.</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoBodyText3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3>Natural Building
Workshop, Pine Manor, CA 5-7 September, 2003.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoBodyText3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoBodyText3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><U><FONT size=3>Build a Hobbit
styled cottage topped with a living roof of grass <SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = o
ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"
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<P class=MsoBodyText2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><EM><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Participate
in the creative learning process and the <U>hands on</U> experience of natural
building.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We will be building a
Hobbit House on the back of an existing straw bale wall.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It will incorporate straw bales, earthen
bags and Cob in the design of a magical abode. This will be a fun and energizing
experience.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>At the end of the
workshop, you will have a better understanding of how to work with these natural
building materials as well as the process that incorporates and promotes
sustainable living along with the incorporation of recycled materials into a
beautiful structure.</SPAN></EM><FONT
face=Georgia> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<H3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Formal436 BT'"><FONT
face=Georgia>Facilitators:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Preston
Bell and Michael Leach<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Preston
Bell has assisted and led workshops on straw bale construction and natural earth
plastering, working with Bob Bolles of Sustainable Building Systems as well as
workshops in New Mexico.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT
size=3><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Michael Leach, builder and
residential artist will also be assisting in this workshop.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Michaels creativity, knowledge of
design and his earth building experience bring an added dimension to the
workshop. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<H4 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Enjoy Pine Manor~</H4>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Part of the fun of this workshop
is being able to see first hand the existing
structures:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 57.15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 57.15pt"><FONT
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Cob, Sr. ~a massage
studio with a living roof and Rumford-type
fireplace<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 57.15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 57.15pt"><FONT
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Cob, Jr. ~a cozy
massage/meditation space with hand stripped round wood beams and design elements
as well as a ceiling of recycled old wood from the
stables.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 57.15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 57.15pt"><FONT
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Round House ~ a 16
round building made with straw bales and finished with earthen plaster. It has
an amazing reciprocal roof made with recycled beams and a radiant heat earthen
floor that is a piece of art.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 57.15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 57.15pt"><FONT
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Cob oven and bench~
built by visiting builders from Cob Works in Canada<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 57.15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 57.15pt"><FONT
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Straw Bale entrance
wall and pool wall ~ built in two separate
workshops.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The other treat will be
meeting other down to earth people, enjoying meals together, maybe a soak in
the Jacuzzi or even a swim to cool down at the end of the
day.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT
size=2> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<H4 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><EM>Fee:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>$150 for three days -<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>workshop, food and lodging</EM></H4>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Formal436 BT'">$120 for two days
workshop, food and lodging<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Formal436 BT'"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>$<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>45 day rate lunch
provided<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Formal436 BT'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Formal436 BT'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">If
you are interested in a work-exchange for some of the cost of the workshop,
please contact Gail Warner @ 909-678-2414. E-mail address is: <A
href="mailto:catchgw at earthlink.net">catchgw at earthlink.net</A></SPAN></I></B></FONT></EM></STRONG></DIV></BODY></HTML>