Cob Cottage Company

Includes meals, and lodging for those interested in staying with a local host family.

A unique opportunity to learn the basics of cob in an urban setting. In this workshop you will learn the basics of cob construction in 5 intensive days. Even complete novices leave the workshop confident in their ability to build the cob parts of a cabin, studio, or greenhouse. Learn how to locate and test soil, sand, and straw, create the right cob mix for any situation, and build strong, durable, sculptural earthen walls. Get practical experience with foundations, windows, doors, arches and niches. Lectures cover siting, passive solar design, drainage, heating, plumbing and electric, natural roofing, and flooring.