Cob throwing summer event. Ecological construction workshop

We had a great time last year during our ecological construction workshop of 2013. Due to its success and the requests we have received, we have decided to continue our ecological construction workshops this year as well, in 2014. We welcome you to our interactive, hands on cob throwing event. This is a drop in workshop, where you can come according to your own schedule and try how it is to work with cob. Our drop in workshop means that you can stay from a minimum of five days up to as long as you can in order to participate in the event and get the most out of throwing cob. The workshop offers a practical experience in dealing with cob, but you can also learn the theoretical part of building with earth.

Learning to build with cob will not only be a step towards a more natural lifestyle, but it will also make you able to fix and build your own beautiful, natural and affordable home and get you one step closer to a self-sufficient life. You can enjoy your holiday with us in the midst of nature, and learn about natural building techniques. The evenings will be spent sharing knowledge and experiences as well as playing music around the campfire in a multicultural group setting.

Event Details

Place: The Organic Art Ranch, Rachitele, Romania

Length in days: 5-14 days but since this is a drop in workshop, you can choose the dates you wish to arrive and leave according to availability.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 3 hours in the morning and 3 in the afternoon with enough time to discuss methods, ideas and share thoughts. Also special field trips could be arranged.

Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Minimum age: 18

Dates: 2014 May to the end August 2014

Other information

All our works shops are conducted in English with some flexibility in other languages. (German, Spanish, Romanian)

There will be enough free time to enjoy trips around the Organic Art Ranch, the beautiful Transylvanian mountains and the famous local National Preserve, Parcul National Apuseni, and the Bride’s Veil waterfall.

Lodging and food

Tent camping (outdoor facilities)

Rooms in a small mountain guesthouse

Single room (private room)

Food will be mostly vegetarian food and traditionally made local food from ingredients grown on and around the farm. We kindly ask those who have any dietary requirements to tell us beforehand. The food is home made and locally produced supporting our secluded community in the mountains.

 

What to bring

· Sleeping bag & isolating mat if camping

· Work clothes, boots and gloves

· Warm clothing for the night

· Musical instruments, if you play or art to share

Registering

You can register now for the workshop to secure your place. Once we receive the registration form you will receive a confirmation email from us with directions to the farm.

There are limited spaces.

See you there!