Natural Building Workshop: Learn How to Build a Cob House - Enrollment Form
Join us as we build a 100 sq ft tiny house at Foxhollow Farm using cob, slip straw, and cob bale techniques. You will leave with the skills needed to create a cob house from the ground up; We will start with making cob from natural materials, then build the structure bit by bit, add windows and doors, then create artistic touches, and finish with an earthen plaster. We will go over each step (including the foundation) and offer support and answer questions as they arise. There will be an opportunity to experience creating the roof and earthen floor after the 5 day workshop, for those interested.

You don't need any building or carpentry experiencing to have a blast at this workshop. It is for all who love the earth and love playing in the mud.
I do this work to better the community. The spaces I create are for everyone (please contact me if you have accessibility accommodation needs), and respecting others is the only requirement for joining. :)

Fee: $400 - discounted rates available, see below
Dates: 5/17-5/21




Name & Pronouns *
Phone number & email address (please double check that they're written correctly so we can contact you) *
You can either arrive each morning by 8:30 am OR Camp/stay in an RV or bus for free on the property. Which will you do?

Note that there are no hook-ups for RVs
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Do you have any accommodation needs? *
Schedule
Here is the schedule: 
May 17-21
Wed- 8:30-5
Thurs- 8:30-5
Fri- 8:30-5
Sat- 8:30-5
Sun- 8:30-5
*Times include set up and clean up. You aren't required to work the entire time. There will be breaks, and folks are encouraged to take breaks as needed. We are setting this schedule with intention to finish the structure in the allotted time frame.
Here's what you need to bring (make sure to label 'em):


-Sun hat
-Sunscreen
-Food for the day - Meals will not be included in this workshop so participants are responsible for their own meal preparation, unless decisions are made to share or combine. An hour for lunch is provided, allowing adequate time for rest & a meal. There is no official kitchen on site. Coolers are welcome and encouraged.
-Water - There will be places to fill your water bottle on the property
-If you don't like being barefoot, please bring shoes you don't mind getting covered in mud!

Recommended reading: The Hand-Sculpted House by Ianto Evans
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If you have your own
-Shovel 
-Tarp
-4 ft Level
-Bucket
-Machete
-Trowel
please bring them (labeled!) 
We need as many of these as possible, but will bring a few ourselves.
Cost of the workshop: $400
Payment options:
Venmo
Cash
Check

Payment is required by 4/17 to reserve your spot. How would you like to pay?
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Ask about discounts. We encourage group & family activities. Let me know here if you're interested in a custom group/family invoice.

Children 13 & under are welcome to join in and learn. Please be aware that some areas are under construction, as is the purpose of this workshop. Previous workshop parents have brought playpens, pop up tents, outside toys, and so forth. Children are welcome to explore through “hands-on” learning. It’s okay if they play in the dirt.

Event Address: Foxhollow Farm 
8905 Hwy 329, Crestwood, KY 40014

Contact us at (502)203-5213 
or 
Xandersun2021@gmail.com

Any other questions? We will contact within 72 hours to follow up.
ABOUT YOUR TEACHER:
Hello, my name is Xander Sun. I learned cob in Oregon, and after my first workshop, I was hooked! I deepened my education by interning with my teacher, building 3 more cob houses. I have led & co-led several workshops, and  I am so excited to share it with the community here in Kentucky. 

I am deeply passionate about natural building; It is a magical experience to work with a community to build an earthen art piece that will be lived in and cherished. Cob is one of the oldest, most sustainable forms of architecture.

I love playing in & with the nature. If you do too, this workshop will be a blast!
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