Cob I: 21st- 24th Oct 2010
Cob II: 28th- 31st Oct 2010

Learn how to build with mud, straw, water and a pair of hands (actually, feet too)!
Workshop participants will take part in the construction of a small cob cottage.
While the focus will be on hands on learning, we shall also learn about the theory of cob construction simultaneously.

Basics of Earth construction
Earth construction methods
Basic design and planning
Soil behaviour and testing
Building anatomy
Cob Fundamentals
Built-in elements in earth
Soil stabilisation and natural stabilisers
Natural finishes
Do's and Dont's
Etc.!

The proceedings are physically intensive and involve full bodied playing in mud.
There are 6 seats per workshop.
Registration fee: 200/- (Participants will have to take care of food, travel, accommodation, chocolates and the rest)
There are NO certificates at the end of the workshop. You can take back a ball of mud though..

Venue: Behind Gram Mangal Learning Home, Mahatma society, Kothrud, Pune.
Workshop Timings: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Please send an email to soar.hub@gmail.com if you wish to participate.

Thanks!