Cob Cottage Company is pleased to announce we
have partnered with our alumni and veteran instructors to host another
series of natural building workshops in Michigan and Tennessee to help
minimize travel for those desiring to learn Cob and other NB
techniques!  It is no longer necessary to travel all the way to Oregon
to learn the same techniques right in your own area, from our top
instructors!  You can learn more about the complete series and details
at The Natural Cottage Project website at:  http://naturalcottageproject.com
or call for more information. The price for this workshop is $1450,
however many discounts apply for early prepayment, group of 2 or more
discounts, etc. see below for all discounts that apply.  Here are the
details:Learn the basic techniques of natural building as we
construct a small sauna building from the foundation to the roof.   We
will integrate a stone foundation, cob construction, load-bearing straw
bale walls, window and door framing, a living roof, and more.   We’ll
also use traditional woodworking skills to cut and raise a timber-framed
pavilion – which may go home with one of our participants!

What we’ll about learn hands-on:
Straw bale construction
Timber framing
Cob
Stone masonry
Living (planted) roofs
Earthen floors
Clay plastering
Window, door, and roof carpentry for straw balesWhat topics will be covered in a classroom setting?
Foundations for natural buildings
Choosing materials
Site selection
Designing a home
Planning for plumbing and electrical wiring
Passive solar design
Thermal mass and insulation
Structural concepts: how to make sure it doesn’t fall down
Climate-appropriate design
Building Codes and how to work with them
Becoming an owner-builder – planning and managing your project
Strategies for getting more experience and education
Who should take this workshop?
This workshop is an excellent introduction to natural building for those
with lots of interest and little or no experience. However, because of
the additional time devoted to details and advanced classroom topics
this course will also be of significant value to graduates of our
previous introductory workshops and to experienced builders.
What does it cost?
Full price for this 2-week workshop: $1,450
Early Bird Discounts: $975  if paid in full by February 1 – that’s 35% off!
$1,150 if paid in full by February 15 – that’s 20% off
$1,230 if paid in full by March 15 – that’s 15% off
Bring a friend and pay $975 each!
Alumni pay $870 if registered by February 15
Kids come for $20/dayIf you need help choosing which workshop is best for you, just give us a
call at 541-396-1825 for more information.  If you register directly
make sure you let Chris know you are part of the Cob Cottage Company
family!