Cob Cottage Instructor and Alumni Jaanus Viese is hosting aComplete Cob Workshop in Latvia!

Jaanus Viesehttp://www.juured.ee [email protected] +371 28384501 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              +371 28384501      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Location: Latvia, closest town Cesis ( 7 miles ), closest village Araisi, building site by lake Maza Lazdina ezers. Tuition: 700 EUR

July 11, 2011
to
July 24, 2011
We will build a small cob cottage with Rumford fire place on a piece of landby a lake and woods.The climate in Latvia is damp in autumn and quite cold in winter.Drops down below -25 C sometimes. The cottage must be nice and warm.
You will learn during practical sessions :How to dig trenches for foundations, make drainage and build foundations.How to find the right soil for cob and make cob mixes.Cob and bale-cob building techniques.Earth plasters and floors.How to build Rumford fire places.Woodwork and roofing.Passive solar. Site designing.Silent mixing and building sessions.
There is a lake where you can swim and fish. And big woodlands for walks.
Workshop time: 11th -24th July 2011Instructors: Jaanus Viese
http://juured-ee.savimaja.ee
with the assistance of Latvian Natural Building Enthusiasts
Price: 700 EUR (discounts may be possible)Accommodation: camping. Food: included in price.
Registration and any further questions by e-mail [email protected]
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