[Sust-mar] Yurt Building Workshops 2010

[Alex & Selene Cole]

*Yurt Building Workshops January 2010 - Get into the Round!*
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.

When: January 15th-17th OR January 22th-24th
Where: 1459 White Rock Rd, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Cost: $290 plus tax, Includes workshop fee, yurt camping, gourmet local &
organic vegetarian food, and a yurt zine.
Accommodation: Sleep, eat, learn and share with others in cozy felted yurts
equipped with wood stoves.
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 $150 is required to reserve your spot.
 Deposit deadline is December 15th.

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

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. (Children 6 and under are free, children between 7-13 are
half price, and 14 and up are normal price)


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Selene, Alex & Yara Cole
Little Foot Yurts
1459 White Rock Rd, RR#1
Wolfville, NS, B4P 2R1
902 670-4556
info at lfy.ca, www.lfy.ca