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If you're planning a Cordwood or Earth-Sheltered project, why
not attend one of our 2010 hands-on workshops? We offer the opportunity to work
on a real project. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm to share with other
students.
Australia and New Zealand workshops for 2010:
In Australia, we have workshops in both Tasmania and New South Wales (close to the
Victoria line). See schedule below. To register for Australia
Workshops, please contact:
Lynda
Wilson, Editor
The Owner Builder Magazine
PO Box 9000, Paterson NSW 2421 AUSTRALIA
Ph/Fax: 02 4982 8820 (+61 2 4982 8820)
Email: info@theownerbuilder.com.au
www.theownerbuilder.com.au
For Taupo, New Zealand, workshops, see contact information near the top of our Newsletter page. Click Newsletter at the top of this page.
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Australia and New Zealand Workshops in 2010
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January 29-31, 2010
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New Norfolk, Tasmania
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3-day Cordwood Workshop
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2 spaces left |
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February 11-13, 2010
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Burrumbuttock,
NSW
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3-day Cordwood Workshop |
8 spaces left
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February 14, 2010
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Burrumbuttock,
NSW
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1-day Earthwood (Underground) |
8 spaces left
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| February 26-28, 2010 |
Near Taupo, New Zealand |
3-day Cordwood Workshop |
10 spaces left
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March 1, 2010
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Near Taupo, New Zealand |
1-day Earthwood (Underground) |
10 spaces left |
2010 Workshop Calendar At Earthwood: West Chazy, New York
MAP
Tuition rates for all workshops are listed on the Register for Workshops page. Accommodations available at extra
cost.
Workshop Descriptions
Cordwood Masonry - Three Days Morning sessions include
cordwood theory, slide presentations, explanatory tours, and discussion of
the three styles of cordwood construction: built-up corners (stackwall),
round houses, and cordwood as infilling within a post-and-beam framework.
The kinds of wood and how long to dry them is covered, as well as various
alternative mortar mixes. Installing doors and windows is detailed, as is
cordwood masonry "special effects." At Earthwood, students
examine several different kinds of cordwood masonry buildings. Afternoons
are reserved for practical, hands-on work sessions. The third afternoon
affords an opportunity for students to consult with Rob about their plans,
while Jaki maintains order on the worksite. This workshop gives the student
a strong introduction to this ancient building technique. Textbook: Cordwood Building: The State of the Art.
The 2010 project will be working on a 22-foot diameter round
cordwood summer cottage at the Roy's Mushwood property, 26 miles from
Earthwood. Australian projects are cordwood infilling with a post and
beam frame/
Earthwood Techniques
(Underground) - One Day (May 31 & September 6 in NY) Low-cost foundations and earth-sheltering methods used
at the Earthwood house are emphasized, accenting surface bonded wall
construction and plank-and-beam roofing. The five elements that affect load
calculations are discussed. Alternative foundations, drainage and
waterproofing, insulation, structural considerations and
the masonry stove are all covered. An explanatory tour of the Earthwood
house is included, as well as a step-by-step slide presentation documenting
the construction of Earthwood from floating slab foundation to earth
roof. Textbook: Earth-Sheltered Houses. This is a very full day,
consisting of mostly classroom instruction. Like all of our workshops,
sessions are punctuated by Jaki's excellent coffee and tea breaks featured
home-baked goodies, and her hearty vegetarian lunches. (In NY only. We
provide coffee breaks and lunches at other workshops, too, but not Jaki's.)
Cordwood Workweek - Five Days, July 12-16, 2010
The Cordwood Workweek combines all of the features of of the three-day
Cordwood Workshop and the One-day Earthwood Techniques workshop, but there
is more time for individual hands-on instruction and consultations. The
discussions and site work are more detailed, yet the pace is more relaxed.
After luch on Wednesday, for example, we tour two cordwood homes on the way to Chateaugay Lake, then relax with
swimming, hot-tubbing, conversation, and imdividual consultations on the deck at Mushwood. The 2010 project
will be working on a 22-foot diameter round cordwood summer cottage at
the Roy's Mushwood property, 26 miles from Earthwood.
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Accommodation at Earthwood
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La Casita
Straw Bale Cottage
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There
are three guesthouses at Earthwood. Cordwood Cabin (La Casita)
is quite small, about 100 square feet of interior space, and features four
of the world's largest log-ends, at 52" diameter. Straw Bale
Cottage (not illustrated) is about 25% bigger and has some very interesting design
features, including a large bottle-end panel, a "truth" panel,
and cordwood walls. Either of these guesthouses is $40 USD per night (one or
two people). Minimum booking is 2 nights. Beds have a bottom fitted sheet,
pillows and pillow covers. Bring your own top bedding or sleeping
bags. These guesthouses have kerosene lamps and candles for light.
There is an outhouse, wash hand basin, solar shower and new "Mess
Hall" building (cordwood and screened) for cooking and eating. We
do not offer camping, but there are campgrounds nearby. We do have space
for one fully self-contained camper/RV at $10 USD per night, no
hook-ups. Call ahead at 518-493-7744 to confirm accommodation availability.
To avoid booking conflicts, accommodations must be fully paid in
advance. No pets or kids, please. Click on Register for Workshops for
availability. See next entry for information about the
new Stoneview guesthouse.
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Stoneview Guesthouse
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Stoneview
Guesthouse.
Our new octagonal guesthouse is called "Stoneview" because it overlooks
the megaliths. This guesthouse is much larger than the others at about
320 SF of interior space, and can accommodate up to 4 people. There is
an interior bathroom with shower, composting toilet and wash-hand
basin. There are electric lights ... and a woodstove for heat, if
needed. Stoneview features a lightweight living roof and many beautiful
bottle-end design features. We think it is the most charming building
on campus. The per night charge for Stoneview is as follows, with a
minimum booking of three (3) nights: One or two people: $55 per night
total. Three people: $65 per night. Four people: $75 per night. There
are two double beds. The building is suitable for a family of 3 or 4,
or two couples.
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How to Register
Registration for each workshop will be limited to the first 16
people. Payment: At least one half of the total workshop tuition must
accompany the Pre-Registration application. The balance (if any) must be
paid prior to the start of the workshop. Formal registration will take
place at the classroom from 8:00
to 8:30 A.M. on the day of the
workshop. A 50% deposit accompanying the Pre-Registration
Form holds your place.
Cancellations
Cancellation refunds, less a $40 registration fee, will be made if you
notify Rob or Jaki Roy at Earthwood Building School at least three (3) full
weeks in advance of the workshop. Call 518-493-7744 for cancellations.
Email cancellations are not accepted.
Included:
Textbooks, Lunches, Gloves
Rob's Cordwood Building: The State of the Art is
included in tuition for all cordwood workshops; Rob's new Earth-Sheltered
Houses for the Earthwood Techniques (foundations and earth sheltering)
workshops. If you have already purchased
the textbook from us, another book from our list of equal value may be
substituted. Books are sent when you register, so that you can read
them ahead of time, your homework assignment! At cordwood workshops,
good quality rubber coated cloth gloves, excellent for cordwood
masonry, are now given to students at formal registration. A "couple,"
for registration purposes, is defined as two people building together.
One textbook is supplied per couple. Lunches are supplied for all
workshop dates.
Information
Package Upon
receiving your Pre-Registration Form (click on Register for Workshops at
top of page), we will send you a receipted acknowledgement of your
registration, and an Info Package consisting of exact course schedules, a
detailed map, and information about the area and also about B & Bs,
motels, and campgrounds. Tuition does not include accommodation.
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