Stone building / Natural Building Intensive Workshop
Stone is the sturdiest of all natural building materials. Today magnificent, centuries old constructions continue to serve our needs and evoke our admiration. Man has always used stone to create shelter, manage soil erosion, construct fences, make roads and build foundations for structures made of other natural building materials such as clay, wood and straw. In this intensive workshop we will learn walling and foundations techniques, dry stone walling and how to lay a stone path. We will familiarize with all stages of construction with stone such as material selection, carving and wall edging. We will learn stone terminology and different walling techniques and styles and become able to identify a properly built wall. This workshop is fundamental for those who want to keep the ancient art of stone building alive, reduce their environmental footprint and become more self sufficient.
For further information on this course please contact workshop@ecoart.gr
Workshop dates and locations:
Summer 2023, Lefkas, Greece Book Now !
Registrations are open.
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What to Expect:
Be prepared for anything. That includes rain, sun and of course, getting muddy. Much of the work will require at least some physical exertion, but we strongly encourage participants to only work as much as they are comfortable. As much as possible, we will work to provide relaxed, comfortable accommodations. Basically, prepare yourself for a working camping trip that’s going to be loads of fun!
Daily Schedule:
In our experience, a somewhat unorthodox daily schedule works very well for building courses due to the physical nature of the coursework. Here’s the proposed schedule, which may change somewhat if we collectively decide to modify things:
8:00-9:00 am – breakfast
9:00-10:30 am – early morning work/lecture session
10:30-11:00 am – morning break
11:00 am-12:30 pm – morning work 2
12:30-3:00pm – lunch
3:00-4:30 pm – afternoon work/ talk session
4:30 -5:00 pm – afternoon break
5:00 -6:30 pm – work
6:30 pm – dinner
Evenings may include lectures. slide shows, videos, music, etc. If you have anything (a song, skill, talent, etc.) you would like to share with the group, please do bring it along
Accommodation / Food:
Three delicious vegetarian meals per day are offered to course participants free of charge. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or dietary preferences/restrictions so that we may cater to them. Camping is also available free of charge. If you don’t plan to camp you have to arrange your own accommodation. A list of nearby rooms for rent will be provided upon request. As far as camping amenities go, we’ll be well set up.
Arival/Deparure:
Students are encouraged to arrive one day earlier so as to have time to set up before the commencement of the workshop. Departures are scheduled early on the day after the workshop concludes or as arranged with host.
What to Bring:
Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
Sturdy shoes &
Rubber gloves
A good hat
Any tools you think may be useful – we’ll be prepared though
Interesting books
If you are camping, plan to bring all of the basic things you’d take with you on a camping trip:
Tent
Sleeping bag/sleeping pad or inflated matress
Headlamp/flashlight
Sunscreen
Toiletries and towel
Course pricing / bookings:
100 euros (Deposit to lock in booking)
720 euros (Regular price for this course)
Contact workshop@ecoart.gr for discount opportunities!
Interested in hosting a workshop?
If you want to have an experience of a lifetime and host a workshop too, contact: workshop@ecoart.gr