Hudson Valley, NY WORKSHOP May 12, 2012 Since we moved to Albuquerque, this is the only one-day training in NY this year. Please sign up soon to reserve a place. The Spring 2011 workshops were a great success. The structures are looking good. See the whole photo album on Patti Stouter's facebook page Curious? Thinking about a personal project? Wondering about using earthbag for aid? Want to see an earthbag building, and try out some natural building techniques? Simple Earth Structures is a non-profit business that primarily volunteers help for aid buildings in many parts of the world. We want these classes to spread earthbag so aid builders who ask us to refer an experienced builder will have an easier time finding someone. If we can't get together, there are excellent workshops in Kentucky at HomeGrown Hideaways. Or learn by building a small project on your own. I highly recommend the new earthbag manual and training video by Owen Geiger. Check the natural building blog for availability.Cost: $80 per all day course If you're actively working on an aid project, tell me about it and ask for a scholarship. My goal is to cover my costs with paying learners and allow people directly involved in aid to disaster or poverty regions to learn for free or very low cost. Workshop location: 5 Eleanor Drive, Holmes, NY, 12531  Information needed for students: (Your spot in class is reserved when you pay. This form has not been working. Please just email me this info at simple_earth@yahoo.com)By train on Harlem Line north to Patterson station- but you must arrange ahead for us to pick you up before the class or for a taxi. We can drop off after the class. |
Classes taught by Patti Stouter: building
designer and earthbag author, trained as a landscape architect. Class Descriptions: 10 AM- noon- EB Basics topics include: Why earthbag is strong, choosing supplies, foundations, prepping soil, filling and tamping bags and tubes, keeping level, maintaining running bond. Focus is on using earth fills containing some clay. Both solid weave bags and mesh tube will be demonstrated. 1 PM- 3 pm Intro to Plasters topics include: Choosing the right plaster for the location, bag fill, and use. Finding materials, t esting, preparing different layers, applying, curing. Focus is on lime and earthen plaster. General Information: Accommodations near the NY site include Heidi's Inn in Brewster, other motels in Carmel and Poughquag, NY. Fishkill, NY and Danbury, CT are within 30 minutes drive. Camping is available April- December at Fahnstock State Park in Carmel, NY. Nearby attractions include hiking, swimming, and shops. Hiking on the Appalachian trail is very close at Nuclear Lake or Depot Hill. Local gift shops are in Pawling and crafts in Millbrook. And of course the Hudson Valley is full of museums and mansions!
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