light clay straw is a modular technique based on a mixture of straw dipped in a clay paste, cast into a short term or long term mold in order to create an insulating, breathing, natural wall system.

Light clay straw is suitable for outer and inner walls as well as insulation for existing walls. It can be combined as an additional material in wall systems built with other techniques.

 

In this workshop, we will be introduced to the world of natural building and get hands on experience in building light clay straw walls from scratch.

We will begin with building a wooden construction for the light clay straw walls and proceed with preparing the mixture and filling in the walls.

In addition, we will learn how to prepare the foundations for electricity, water, window details and plastering preparation.

 

What else?

Sunset/sunrise walks in the deserts

Accommodation in Rotem’s strawbale and local earth finished huts

Healthy and delicious vegetarian meals by chef Yinon Beeri

Yoga practice with Rotem Ratner.

 

Schedule:

 

Sunday

14:00 - 16:00 Arrival and settling in.

16:30 Sunset walk in the desert.

18:30 Dinner

19:30 Introduction talk and opening presentation

 

Monday

06:30 - 07:30 Yoga practice

08:00 Breakfast

09:00 - 12:30 Earth session #1

13:00 Lunch

14:30-16:30 Earth session #2

Free time

18:30 Dinner

20:00 Movie screening

 

Tuesday

06:30-07:30 Yoga practice

08:00 Breakfast

09:00-12:30 Earth session #3

13:00 lunch

14:30-16:30 Earth session #4

Free time

18:30 dinner

20:00 Question and answer evening, bonfire and music

 

Wednesday

 

06:30-07:30 Yoga practice

08:00 Breakfast

09:00-12:30 Summarizing Earth session

13:00 lunch

14:00 Summarizing discussion and goodbyes

 

 

The schedule is subject to change.

The workshop will take place in accordance with the Purple Badge guidance

In case of workshop cancelation or attendance cancellation due to sickness or quarantine the full advance payment will be refunded.