Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!
$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Lydia Dolman at Flying Hammer Productions
503 975 4232
or www.theflyinghammer.com
Straw Bale workshop in SE Portland August 1st thru the 9th.
Ever wanted to build your own ecological and affordable home? Join us for this hands-on workshop that takes your from the foundation to the roof on a 200sqft load bearing straw bale studio. It is an excellent workshop for the novice and the contractor alike. We will be covering the basics of design, earth bag foundations, straw bale installation, some carpentry, light straw clay infill, earthen plasters and earthen floors. And it only costs $500!!
$500
The event is outdoors and mostly wheelchair accessiable
Rekindling The Fire: Primitive Skills & The Lost Art Of Living
Brian Schuch of the Cascadia Survival Guild takes you through an evening series of primitive skills and craftsmanship that are the human birthright: including primitive techniques in building fires, medicinal edible plants, stone tool making, weaving from local plants, shelter and caretaking for community and the landscape around you. These classes will fill quickly, we are only taking 12 participants and many people already have a standing reservation.
$5 per class with registration of a two week session (total $30) or $8 per individual 2 hour class
