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Hemp Symposium, Kenmare, Ireland 2009

The site has recently been updated with new information on the speakers giving presentations at the Symposium.

The Symposium will offer a broad insight into the wide ranging possibilities of the Hemp Building

system and the contribution hemp materials can make to the world of Low carbon and Natural building.

As we search for ways of reducing our CO2 emissions and addressing the issues of energy peak and food security, Hemp is proving it has a lot to offer to the production of resources.

The 1st International Hemp Building Symposium will highlight the innovative ways in which hemp materials can be used to make Hemp Fibre insulation, Hempcrete made of Hemp-lime or Hemp-clay, and Hemp Plasters, together with the design, construction and the lifestyle benefits of living in such buildings.

16-18th September 2009 in Kenmare Bay Hotel, Kenmare. Co. Kerry, Ireland.

• Presentations

• Talks

• Demonstration

• Q & A Sessions

• Displays

• Networking & Education

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Workshops Basics of Cob Building 7 day intensive workshop – Morayshire, Scotland

Inspire yourself and tantalise your senses during a week connecting with the earth at a beautiful rural location in Scotland. During the week you will discover how it’s possible to use the ground beneath your feet to sculpt your own cob building.

During the week you will be helping to sculpt a small building with stone foundation, cob walls and roundpole timber living roof, the structure will be completed with lime and earth plasters . You should leave the course with all the skills necessary to begin a small earth-building project of your own.

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Led by ‘Amazonails’ Strawbale building experts this course will look at the history and use of straw bale buildings, different techniques, planning considerations and how to build. There will be practical workshops on the load bearing method, plaster and render preparation, and lime and earth finishes.

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Location: CELT (Centre for Environmental Living & Training)

Bealkelly Oak Woods, Tuamgraney, Co. Clare – 9th & 10th May 2009

Traditional Skills & Heritage Crafts incl youngsters courses (8yrs +).
Courses include:

• Herblore
• Sugan Chair
• Greenwood Furniture
• New Course! Fishing for Beginners
• Dry Stone Walling
• Woodcarving
• Silversmithing
• Felting
• New Course! Tool Restoration
• Natural Building
• Basketry
• Blacksmithing
• Spinning & Weaving
• Coppersmithing
• Stonecarving
• Woodcrafts & Felting & Rustic Art for 8-14yrs

For More Information: Contact CELT

Cost: €150/€100 15 euro annual membership
See:     www.celtnet.org for detailed info & online booking
Email: info@celtnet.org
Tel : 061 640765

Next Events: 11/12th July & 19th/20th September

CELT Centre for Environmental Living and Training
Main St, Scariff, Co.Clare, Ireland
www.celtnet.org info@celtnet.org Tel: 061-640765