Workshops
How to Run a Natural Building Construction Company
"I would recommend Sukita as a teacher, consultant, and ally for anyone thinking of dedicating themselves to the Natural Building Revolution." ~Jorie Kennedy
When: February 2nd, 10-3
Where: Mendocino, California
What: We will go over
creating a budget
overhead and profit costs
bidding (detailed spread sheets that help you create bids for cob, light clay straw/wood chip, earthen plaster, American Clay plaster, earthen floors, Claylin earthen floors)
contract writing
we will also address licensing, insurance, bond, and employees
What to bring: Questions and lunch
Why: The natural building movement needs more natural building contractors.
Who: You and Sukita Reay Crimmel, owner of From These Hands, llc and Claylin, llc
How much and how to register: $250, call Sukita 503.957.6132 or email
mudgirl at sukita.com
You will get updates to the documents you receive from this workshop from Sukita. Natural Building Software with free updates!
If you would like to attend both Mendocino courses the bundle rate will be $500.
Claylin Earthen Floor Training 3 Day intensive
When: February 3rd, 4th, 5th, 2012
Where: Mendocino, California
What will you learn?
The instructions include: preparing the space, tool use, mixing, and application techniques for both base floor and finish floor, burnishing, finishing and doing repairs. This is a hands-on workshop. Participants will receive a Claylin manual and a completion certificate, which counts towards becoming a certified Claylin installer.
What to bring:
knee pads
clothes to get dirty in
gloves to get muddy in
wood float
stiff rectangular non stainless steel trowel
eye protection
ear protection
respirator with organic vapor cartridges
Why: to learn how to install your own Claylin floor and/or start contracting to install many Claylin floors
Who: you and Sukita Reay Crimmel and a few others.
How much and how to register: $ 375. Contact Sukita at 503.957.6132 or info@claylin.com
Claylin Earthen Floor Training 2 Day intensive
When: February 11th and 12th, 2012
Where: EcoNest location in Ashland Oregon
What will you learn?
The instructions include: preparing the space, tool use, mixing, and application techniques for both base floor and finish floor, burnishing, finishing and doing repairs. This is a hands-on workshop. Participants will receive a Claylin manual and a completion certificate, which counts towards becoming a certified Claylin installer.
What to bring:
knee pads
clothes to get dirty in
gloves to get muddy in
wood float
stiff rectangular non stainless steel trowel
eye protection
ear protection
respirator with organic vapor cartridges
Why: to learn how to install your own Claylin floor and/or start contracting to install many Claylin floors
Who: you and Sukita Reay Crimmel and a few others.
How much and how to register: $250, Couple price $400. Contact EcoNest directly for registration of this course!
A Portland, Eugene and possible Bend Workshop in the coming Spring!
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