Natural Building with Mudgirls: Constructing a Cob Bench

Natural Building with Mudgirls: Constructing a Cob Bench

Get your hands dirty and learn the techniques of cob building with LUSH Valley and Mudgirl, Amber Hamilton!

By LUSH Valley Food Action Society

Date and time

Saturday, May 25 · 10am - 2:30pm PDT

Location

Tsolum Garden

4795 Headquarters Road Courtenay, BC V9J 1P2 Canada

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About this event

Natural Building with Mudgirls: Constructing a Cob Bench!

Join us in LUSH Valley's Tsolum Garden for a two-part session on natural building. Learn the techniques of cob building from the talented Amber Hamilton of Mudgirls Natural Building Collective, and get your hands dirty creating unique outdoor seating!

This two-part session is designed for folks interested in exploring sustainable building practices and deepening their connection with nature. The philosophies of natural building and permaculture blend seamlessly, and what better place to get started than in your boots stomping cob?

We'll cover:

  • Building with Earthen materials
  • Mixing cob by foot
  • Using simple forms
  • Carving cob
  • Sculpting techniques

Dates/Times:

  1. Saturday, May 25th, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  2. Sunday, May 26th, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Notes:

  1. No previous experience necessary.
  2. All materials and supplies will be provided by Mudgirls Natural Building Collective.
  3. Please wear close-toed shoes and sun protection, and bring water.

Have fun, make friends, get dirty and leave this two-day session with a new skill under your belt! Space is limited, so don't wait to register.

Amber Hamilton stumbled upon natural building and permaculture while travelling in 2012. After working with a number of international organizations, Amber returned to BC and joined the Mudgirls Natural Building Collective. She has a passion for teaching this unique trade, and sharing her knowledge with eager minds and muscles.

Check out Part Two! Natural Building With Mudgirls: Earthern Plasters and Clay Paints

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LUSH Valley Food Action Society

Since the year 2000, LUSH Valley has been working across the Comox Valley to help people gain local food systems skills, knowledge and access to healthy food. We see good food as a vehicle for empowerment, social justice, celebration and community well being.

We are recognized by Community Food Centers Canada as a Good Food Organization and are an Island Health Food Security Hub. We collaborate with diverse partners towards a food secure future for all.

Our Vision: Where healthy, local food is at the heart of our community well-being

Our Mission: We support the Comox Valley in gaining food-systems skills and knowledge to increase food security, self-sufficiency, and local food production across the region.

 If you have questions about our programs or events, please email admin@lushvalley.org or phone 250-331-0152.

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