Down to Earth Design - natural building workshops

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	CURRENT WORKSHOPS

		September Workshops on Strawbale & Clay Plaster in Philadelphia, PA led by Sigi Koko; hosted by Herbiary
		Join us for this rare opportunity to gain experience with natural building techniques in Philadelphia!! We installed strawbales to insulate the exterior walls of a warehouse space and will plaster with local, natural, non-toxic clay plasters.
	Strawbale & Clay Plaster Day for ALL learn strawbale installation, how to apply clay plaster to strawbales, as well as how to sculpt clay plasters to shape walls September 11, 2011 - 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM; $80 Sculpting Clay Plaster learn to apply and sculpt beautiful and durable clay plaster September 22, 2011 - 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM; $40 Finish Clay Plaster learn to apply and finish beautiful and durable clay plaster October 5, 2011 - 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM; $40 TO REGISTER: visit www.herbiary.com - click on "shop" then on "classes" if you have any questions, call Herbiary at 215-247-2110 between 11 and 6 on weekdays and 10 to 5 on weekends PARTICIPANTS MUST RSVP TO ATTEND!!
		Full Series of Natural Building Workshops in Capon Bridge, West Virginia (90 minutes from DC) led by Sigi Koko
		Learn to build with strawbale & cob from start-to-finish by joining us this summer & fall to build a passive solar artist cottage in WV.
	Click any workshop topic below for additional information
	Cob Oven	7/8 May 2011	$95 (includes all meals)
	Adobe Floor	11/12 June 2011	$95 (includes all meals)
	Strawbale & Clay Plaster	24 - 27 June 2011	$190 (includes all meals)
	Cob	9 - 11 July 2011	$145 (includes all meals)
	Clay & Lime Plasters	22 - 24 July 2011	$160 (includes all meals)
	Clay Plaster - finish coat	September 17/18	$95 (includes all meals)
	Living Roof	October 1 DATE CHANGE	$65 day (includes all meals)
	Natural Paint	POSTPONED - DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
	Adobe Floor - finish layer	POSTPONED - DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
	TO REGISTER: Contact Beth Reese by email beth.reese218@gmail.com or phone 304-856-1336 PARTICIPANTS MUST RSVP TO ATTEND!! Each workshop will include an overview of the method and how to use it appropriately & durably in our climate. You will gain hands-on experience with one-on-one instruction on each skill required for proper installation. You will leave each workshop with a comprehensive understanding of each natural building material, including benefits, challenges, permit issues, durable installation methods, and safety. Directions and details on what to bring with be emailed to those who register about one week prior to the workshop event. For additional information on each natural building workshop at Taproot Farms see http://taprootfarm.info/natural-building/

	Natural building techniques are simple to learn and fun to do. No previous building experience is necessary and all ages can participate.	See our main WORKSHOPS page for a complete description of natural building workshops offered by Down to Earth Design.	All workshops include a verbal presentation as well as hands-on experience. Additional resources are also provided.

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