More information about the Learn how to build with Cob course
5 Day Full Cob Course 22 - 26 June 2009The course will be mainly practical with each participant given individual attention to enable them to feel fully confident and comfortable, building and sculpting with the cob medium.
Each day will contain one to two hours of theory, plenty of practical demonstrations and hands on experience. There will be ample time to ask questions and discuss your own potential projects and ideas.
Venue, accommodation and travelling: The training will take place at Orchard Barn in Far Ringshall, near Stowmarket. Major renovations are happening there to enable the 17th century barn and old orchard to be made available for environmental education.
Please help us keep our carbon footprint low. If you live any distance away, we invite you to do the environmentally friendly thing - as well as reducing your travelling time and costs – camp for the week in the old orchard adjacent to the barn.Experience our low-tech approach to camping (£6 per night, small tents only). Cook together in the evenings over a wood fire. To book your camping place, email Sarah.
Alternatively, stay at a local B+B and cycle to the training site. (We can provide you with details of where to stay locally.) If do you live locally, we ask you to share a lift or come by bike or foot.
Things to bring with you
Strong boots or wellingtons, waterproofs, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, gardening gloves or marigolds, pen and paper, pen knife (optional), hat and sun cream
Book early to ensure your place. To book, complete the Booking Form and send with your deposit cheque to OBee CIC, Sanctuary, St Mary’s Close, Offton, IP8 4RZ.
Enquiries : email Sarah or call 01473-658193Return to home page
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