We will build an oven start to finish. In this process we will cover;

• Basic understanding of building with earthen materials

• Mixing cob

• Screening & mud mixing methods

• Identifying foraged clay soil

• Understanding mixes

• How to figure out recipes with your materials

• How to build the components of the cob oven

• How to cook in a cob oven

We will also discuss roofs and foundations.

There will be an emphasis on understanding and identifying clay soil.

We are very excited to be inviting students for the first time to our new land project we are starting!
We are still in a bit of disbelief that a small group of us are stewarding this incredibly beautiful, magical piece of land. There are 2 creeks on the land, one of which will likely still have water in the fall.
These fall workshops will be the first workshops we have hosted on this land. The land is still very undeveloped, and fairly wild. We do not yet have electricity. This might not be for everyone!

We do have running water (city water) and our driveway is off of a paved road, so it is not super remote. It is only 10 minutes from downtown Willits, and about 5 minutes from the Willits hospital.

• Saturday the 3rd

Start time: 9 am on the 3rd
9-10 orientation and intros
10-12:30 teaching/ building oven
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30- 5:00 teaching/ building oven
6 Dinner

• Sunday the 4th

7:30-8:30 breakfast
9- 12:30 teaching/ building oven
12:30- 1:30 Lunch
1:30-3 Base coat plaster
3-4 Wrap up/ any unanswered questions

This location is very rustic! (see more in section above titled ‘Site’). There are basic camping sties available on site, and we are only 10 minutes from downtown Willits, which has a plethora of hotels, airbnbs, and other lodging options with more amenities.

Meals are included starting with lunch on Saturday, through lunch on Sunday. Much of the food is sourced form local, organic farms.

Specific dietary restrictions are accommodated!