[Sust-mar] Yurt Building Workshops 2009

[Little Foot Yurts]

We are very excited to announce two yurt building workshop dates in January
2009. Don't miss this fun and hands on opportunity to learn how to build a
yurt. Numbers are limited to twelve people per workshop so register soon and
send in your deposit to confirm your space. Our next series of workshops
will not occur until January 2010. 

Please forward to your friends & networks. 

Thanks very much,

Selene, Alex & Yara of Little Foot Yurts

 

Get into the Round: Winter Yurt Building Workshops

 

Involved in any exciting projects this winter? Thinking of a unique gift for
someone that is interested in natural building? 

 

Join Little Foot Yurts; makers of traditional style yurts and learn how to
build your own yurt - a low impact, affordable,  shelter originating from
Central Asia. Versatile and portable the yurt can be used for a cabin,
studio, home or workshop space.

 

This two and a half day workshop will provide a thorough introduction to
yurts, and the basics of yurt construction including: coppice as a timber
crop, Acadian forest species, making a greenwood working station, using a
drawknife, froe and other hand tools, planning and designing your walls,
roof, and wheel, and erecting a yurt. Leave with the practical skills and
resources to start building your own yurt. Open to all skill levels.
Families welcome. 

 

When: January 9th-11th OR January 16th-18th 

Where: 1459 White Rock Rd, Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Cost: $250 plus tax, Includes workshop fee, yurt camping, gourmet vegetarian
meals & snacks, and a yurt zine.  

Accommodation: Sleep, eat, learn and share with others in comfortable yurts
equipped with a log burner. Compost toilets and a warm yurt kitchen will be
available for dinning.

Registration:  Please register online at
http://www.lfy.ca/yurt_building_workshop/registration.html Full agenda is
posted on our website. 

Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $140 will be required to reserve your
spot.  Deposit deadline is December 1st.

For more information please contact Selene Cole at 902 670-4556
selene at lfy.ca or visit www.lfy.ca

 

 

Little Foot Yurts

Selene, Alex & Yara Cole

1459 White Rock Road, RR#1

Wolfville, NS, B4P 2R1

902 670-4556

www.lfy.ca

info at lfy.ca