Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May 10.00- 4.00 (both days)
The course will cover:
· Testing soil for suitability (bring a sample from your garden)
· How to mix and work with ‘cob’ – a traditional building material used around the world for ovens, houses and structures
· Hands–on experience of the materials and key stages in building a five-foot Earth Oven
·Information about clay plasters, lime render and other finishes
· Details about where to source materials and time to talk about individual projects
· An opportunity to taste earth oven-baked produce and find out more about what you can bake
Please dress for the weather, as we will be working outside. We advise you to wear old clothes and bring gardening gloves and sturdy shoes or wellington boots, as we will be mixing cob by foot. A general handout will be provided but you may wish to take your own notes.
This friendly and practical 2-day course runs from 10am-4pm and includes lunch each day, light refreshments and all materials. By the end of it you will have helped build an Earth Oven at Garden Organic and you will be equipped to build one of your own. Be inspired, meet like minded people and enjoy spending a weekend in the inspiring setting of the gardens.
Course Fee;
£140 per person (inc VAT)
£125 early booking discount (if you pay in full before end of April).
There are a limited number
of concessionary places at £120 for people on low incomes (Unemployed, Full
Time students), please contact us about this.
To book a place, or find out more please call us on 024 7630 3517 or email
[email protected]
