About this Event
Cob Workshop - Earthbuilding Techniques for Ceremony Hut Construction
Come join us in Chattanooga, TN at Talking Water Nature Retreat for hands-on workshops where you'll learn the ancient art of cob building! Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful ceremony hut using natural materials.
Get ready to get your hands dirty and connect with the earth in a meaningful way. This in-person event is perfect for anyone interested in blending sustainable building practices, trusted techniques, and traditional construction methods. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn and create together!
Workshops are broken down into core categories - sign up for one workshop or sign up for them all! Topics include foundations/stone walls, cob sculpture, living roof construction, and earthen plastering. Open to all levels; early-bird registration opens now. Learn more:
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Agenda
Workshop Topics
Stacked Stone & Doors
Info: Aug 25–28 - Stacked-stone retaining walls, mortar techniques, & doorway framing
Windows & Bottle Logs
Info: Aug 30–31 - Cutting & installing colorful bottle walls, & cob detailing
Cob Walls & Sculpting
Info: Sept 5–14 - Mixing cob, sculpting, constructing niches, shelves, & wall-building from start-to-finish (base of the walls to the bond beam for the roof attachments)
Cordwood Walls
Info: Sept 13–14 & Sept 20–21 - Make walls of stacked cedar rounds and glass bottle logs, utilizing sawdust-lime mortar
Interior & Exterior Plaster
Info: Sept 24–28 - Natural plastering techniques to seal and beautify
Living Reciprocal Roof
Info: Oct15–19 - Learn the math behind designing a reciprocal roof, as well as how to install roundwood rafters, sheathing, and a full green roof system.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Talking Water Nature Retreat, 6405 Suck Creek Road, Chattanooga, United States
USD 23.18 to USD 871.51
