Time: TBA
Date: TBA
Where: Castlemaine Community House
Instructor: Perri Campbell (Them/They)

To be added to the expression of interest list, please call 5472 4842 or email recpetion@cch.org.au

Natural building encompasses new and traditional methods that utilise local, ethically sourced materials to create buildings that are beautiful, energy efficient and non-toxic. Working with clay, straw, sand and timber is a grounding, rewarding and inspiring process.

Natural building concepts covered:

  • Understand the principles of passive solar; thermal mass and insulation; breath-ability; seasonality; building appropriately for climate; embodied energy and ethical resourcing.
  • Cob construction
  • Bottle walling
  • Light earth
  • Foundations and drainage for small structures
  • Natural finishing methods such as clay/lime renders, plasters and paints
  • Pathways to further training in Natural Building

We will cover the basics of sustainable building practice in a fun and relaxed environment, and a special invitation goes out to those who may have encountered obstacles to conventional trade-based training.

Develop a confidence in building that you can apply to any backyard sustainability project or incorporate into permaculture design systems. Or take the first steps towards a career in eco-construction or landscaping.

Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: TBA

Facilitator: Perri Campbell (Them/They)