Dates and times
Cost
500 EUR
Course summary

There will be a progression in the teaching and practical methods that allows participants to grow in confidence as the course continues. This course is designed with the 'non-professional' builder in mind and is aimed as an introduction course.

An introduction to natural building will be facilitated by Barbara Leite; a pioneer of the Mount of Oaks community since 2006 (another community local to us). She has over 9 years experience in Permaculture Design and Natural Building, with all the mistakes and successes that go with starting from scratch!

Come and learn about:

- Gravel Foundation, French drainage and stem wall with gravel bags
- Strawbale walls
- Adobe bricks and light earth slabs
- Wattle and daub walls
- Cob with glass bottles and cordwood
- Earth and lime plasters
- Lime-wash painting with natural pigments

What can you expect from this course?

- The course will consist of daily theory classes with introductions to all of the aforementioned building techniques using local and natural materials. However, this is predominantly a hands on learning course and it will mostly be practical in order for participants to really get a feel for each material and technique. (a complete pdf Manual will be provided at the time of registration).
- Participants will gain the ability and skills to design and build their own small natural build.
- Daily Yoga Classes
-Three meals a day including tea, coffee and snack breaks.
- On the day-off, an optional trip to the Mount of Oaks community will be available in order to see some of their existing natural buildings, have a tour and lunch for an extra cost of 15€/person.

Other teachers
Barbra Leite
Course type
Specialist
Course is face to face
Course contact email
Contact name
Laurence Manchee
Contact telephone number
+351960188968

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