EARTHBAG WORKSHOP
Learn to transform dirt into walls under the expert tuition of Guiding Star Creations
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of May 2011, 9am – 5pm
South Melbourne Commons – Corner of Bank & Montague St, South Melbourne
** Free evening information session Friday May 20th 6.30pm **
Anyone can utilise the dirt from beneath their feet to create unique retaining walls – in a manner that is dirt cheap, easy to learn and seriously environmentally friendly! Join the Commons Permablitz garden team and the experts from Guiding Star Creations in our two day workshop where you will learn how to build garden beds and raised wall structures using Earthbags.
This workshop will teach you how to design your project, test dirt, plan it out, and do all things earthbag: Mix, fill, lay, arrange, and tamp them down before applying a render finish. Participants will help begin construction of a long curvy raised garden bed at the South Melbourne Commons
Bookings essential. Only 30 places available for the weekend workshop.
Early Bird Price: Adult $150. Student / Concession: $100 (valid before Friday May 6th)
Normal price: Adult $200. Student / concession: $150.
For bookings or more information contact: Martin on 0403 440 996 or ecomarket.melbourne@foe.org.au
The FREE information evening on Friday May 20th 6.30pm at the South Melbourne Commons will present a slide show and talk by Guiding Star on their work with earthbags. Come along and see what is possible and be inspired. RSVP preferred.
Download the event flyer here: http://melbournesocialforum.org/new/Earthbagworkshop_update.pdf