[Cob] Re: Opinions

[Teresa Banks]

Hi Lucinda,

I took two classes from the Cob Cottage Company in Oregon.  The first
one was the Basics of Cob, and the second one, which directly followed
it, was Woodworking and Cob.  I enjoyed them both, immensely.  Both of
them were a week long each.  Ianto and Linda taught the Basics, and
then we had two different teachers for the woodworking one.  In the
second one, we actually put up a "temporary" reciprocal roof on the cob
house we worked on in the first, to help get it through the winter.  

I met a good friend at the workshop, and we continue to be friends
today.  She put a cob addition on to her existing cabin, and I spent
several days helping her.  I am happy to say, that we both felt like we
were able to leave the workshops, and have the confidence to be able to
tackle a project like that.

I haven't actually taken workshops from Becky Bee, or from Elyse ??? up
in Canada, but I have read enough and heard enough about them to know
that their workshops are also first rate.  I think it was important for
me at least, to actually jump in there, and get my feet muddy by taking
a workshop.  Then the books fill in all the gaps that my wandering mind
may have missed at the workshop.  Hands and feet on is the best, and I
think any of the workshops I mentioned would be great. 

Happy Cobbing!  Teresa 



  
--- Beyond Eclipse <beyondeclipse at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Hello again Everyone. Thank you for the welcomes! I am looking for
> opinions regarding the week long cobbing classes that are available.
> Have you taken one? Where or with whom? What, if anything, did you
> feel was lacking? Do you recommend this teacher/ company? Do you have
> any tips regarding what to look for or what you feel is most
> important to learn? Have I forgotten anything? Please feel free to
> e-mail off list if you prefer. Thanks in advance for all of you very
> qualified input.
> 
> 
> Peace, Light and Love, 
> Lucinda 
> Beyond Eclipse 
> Where Your Dreams Come to Life


		
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