Let’s Build Cob in Texas!

June 13-22, 2008
George West, Texas

June 13- 22 with “weekend only” options for June 13-15 and June 20-22. On beautiful old ranch land among the oak trees in rural Texas is the site for Lyn’s house. The family has owned the land for a couple of generations and Lyn is putting her house and heart right there where she feels most connected to place. This workshop will bring together technical learning of cob construction as well as the experience of working together, exploring new ideas and exchanging our thoughts. We teach about natural house design, about materials, techniques and philosophy. You will gain practical skills in cob building: mixing , wall building, arches, connections and sculpting. Cost: Full time June 13-22 : $800 (10% discount for registration before March 15). Weekend 1: June 13-15 : $ 300. Weekend 2: June 20-22: $ 300. Both weekends: $ 500. Low income/ students can ask for a 10 % discount. Cost includes daily Lunch and snack, dinner when evening program is planned. www.elkecole.com