Press Release: Sustainable Living Workshop: Earth Plaster a Strawbale Building

From: "Jason Blanch" <nappanproject@ns.sympatico.ca>
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Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 13:08:16 -0300
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> Dear Nappan Project members and non-members,
>
> The Nappan Project will be hosting a workshop on Earthplastering Strawbale
> Buildings from May 24-26 2002.
> Please see the following press release for details.
>
> We would also like to inform you that the Nappan Project will be holding a
> work day on Sunday May 19 2002 from 9:00   AM to 4:00 PM.  Come and help
> out!  We'll be planting the garden, as well as raising beds, making
> interpretive signs, and generally having a good time enjoying some sun and
> fresh air.  Lunch is on us!
> Contact us at: nappanproject@ns.sympatico.ca to let us know you're coming
(and reserve your lunch) but feel free to just drop in!
>
> nb ****** apologies for cross postings **************
>
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> PRESS RELEASE
>  Sustainable Living Workshop:
>  Earth Plaster a Strawbale Building
>
 The Nappan Project is offering an earth plaster and cob workshop led by
> strawbale builder and teacher Kim Thompson May 24-26 2002, in Nappan,
(near Amherst), Nova Scotia.
>
> Strawbale construction is an example of sustainable living through use of
> appropriate building technology and materials.  If you are interested in
> learning about constructing an environmentally friendly and cost efficient
> home, this is your opportunity for some hands on with one of the most
> experienced strawbale builders in Atlantic Canada.
>
> Visit Kim Thompson's website at:
> <http://www.chebucto.ca/~kimt/strawbale.html
>
>  History, systems, design and permitting involved with  strawbale
buildings
> will be introduced with most of the hands on being focusing on plastering
> existing straw bale walls.
>
>  Schedule:
>
> The workshop weekend will begin with a slide show intro to strawbale
> building on Friday night (May 24).
>
> Saturday and Sunday will be a combination of theoretical and hands on
> learning.   After completing straw detailing of a strawbale greenhouse
begun
> last year, participants will mix and apply a natural earth plaster to the
> bales. This material is an adobe like mixture of  sand, clay and straw
> often referred to as "cob".  Kim will demonstrate cob application and
> discuss different types of plaster as well as techniques for shaping cob
> niches, bevels and relief / design touches.
>
>  Workshop information:
>
> Participants: The workshop can accommodate between 6 and 15 participants.
>
> Price: will vary according to the number of participants, with a maximum
of
> 150$ per person (includes the workshop and meals).
>
> Accommodations on site: tenting locations, mobile home and barn - bring
your
> own sleeping bag and mattress.
>
> What is the Nappan Project?
>
> Located in Nappan, near Amherst Nova Scotia, The Nappan Project
Association
> is a community based Non-Profit Organization dedicated to the development
> and demonstration of environmentally friendly, sustainable living skills
and
> technologies.  Through this project, we aim to show that it is easy,
> economical, and comfortable to live sustainably.
>
> Visit our website at http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/nappanproject
>
>  For more information on the strawbale workshop or the Nappan Project,
> contact
>
>              Jason Blanch at:
>            Nappan Project Association
>            RR6 Amherst
>               NS B4H 3Y4
>            (tel) (902) 661-0037
>            email: nappanproject@ns.sympatico.ca




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