Hello friends,

Please join us on July 21-22, 2007 for this totally free workshop at MELC!

Weekend course: Cob construction and earthen plastering!


Dates - July 21 - 22, 9am - 5pm

Location - MELC, 4651 Bear Canyon Road, Willits CA. 95490, please contact us 
for maps and directions!!!


Instructors - Maximillian Meyers (Certified Permaculture Teacher, Ecological 
Designer) and special guests

Cost - Free (donations accepted). We supply tools, materials, experience and 

Organic meals.

What to bring – A dish to share, camping gear, appropriate clothes, shoes 
and/or boots for work related activities, gloves, notebooks, camera, musical 

instruments, songs, etc.

Accommodations - Camping! Please bring a tent (we can supply a limited 
number of tents if necessary), sleeping and personal hygiene supplies 

(sleeping bag, pillow, toothbrush, soap, etc.)

What is Cob? - Cob is a mixture of clay, straw, sand and water. Variations 
of this recipe have been used for thousand of years in cultures around the 

world. Cob uses natural materials and has exceptional insulation, strength 
and structural qualities. 

The course - In this course we will learn the various mixtures and uses of 

Cob. The course will be hands-on learning combined with discussion and 
lectures about various Cob formulas, recipes, techniques and applications. 
Projects will include the construction of a Cob garden wall, and bench. We 

will provide participants with tips, practical advice, methods of sound 
construction and beautiful examples.

The Mendocino Ecological Learning Center – MELC
4651 Bear Canyon Road

Willits, CA. 95490
(707) 456-0779 
www.melc.us