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DESCRIPTION:Since the beginning of human settlements people have been using materials 
 from their environment, like earth, stone, wood, and other fibers to build 
 homes, temples, granaries and other useful structures. straw wattle on 
 chicken coop\nECOSF is proud to share this tradition, still practiced 
 widely around the world, of using safe, natural, re-usable materials to 
 build ovens, benches, small structures, sculptures and more!\n\nThis 
 monthly workshop series will be a thorough hands-on course in natural 
 building including:\n\n    * Materials and techniques (cob, slip straw, 
 wattle,  plasters, basic woodworking)\n    * Advantages and disadvantages 
 compared with   conventional, mass produced building practices  \n    * 
 Historical context and global perspective  \n    * Simple structures like 
 ovens, benches, sheds, stoves, chicken coops, sculptures and more\n\n-Part 
 1: Intro to Natural Building \n              Feb 18th (see below)\n-Part 2: 
 Foundations, Framing, Woodworking and Walls\n              March 
 17th\n-Part 3: Earthen Plasters and Natural Finishes\n              April 
 22nd\n-Part 4: Sculpting and Artistic Creations\n             May 
 19th\n\nPart 1: Intro to Natural Building\n\nSaturday February 18th 
 10am-4pm\n\nCost: $45/person ( $35 if signed up for two sessions, youth 
 under 18 are free!)\n\n \nArt brings meaning, inspiration and purpose. This 
 session taps into our creative expression as we use the incredible 
 qualities of earth to sculpt, do relief work, and add beautiful mosaic 
 decoration.\n\n \nTopics will include:\n\n \n-Intro to Natural 
 Building~history, materials, techniques, applications\n\n-Blending and 
 applying earthen sculpting mix~mixing materials and sculpting relief on 
 earthen walls\n\n-Mosaic Decoration~earthen plaster and mosaic 
 technique\n\n \n\n Light refreshments will be provided, bring a lunch and 
 something to share if you'd like.  \n\n \n\nSpace is limited, please RSVP 
 to info@eco-sf.org or call (415) 565-9576.\n\n \n\nECOSF is committed to 
 providing access to our workshops , youth under 18 are free, and a limited 
 number of scholarships are available. All proceeds from workshops go 
 directly to supporting our work in schools and the community.   \n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/05/08/18713156.php
SUMMARY:ECOSF's Natural Building Workshop Series - Artistic Accents
LOCATION:Next to the athletic field at the School of the Arts and the Academy of 
 Arts and Sciences   555 Portola Dr. San Francisco. Enter campus via 
 O'Shaughnessy Blvd @ Portola. Close to 36, 44, 48, and 52 Muni lines.  From 
 the parking area on O'Shaughnessy, walk down the hill to the right towards 
 the athletic field.  Limited parking is available further down driveway at 
 loading dock, just keep driveway clear   and please do not park on the 
 grass.  We'll be on the farm the behind the bleachers across the field. See 
 ya there!
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/05/08/18713156.php
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