We continue with fond memories of one of last summers projects, the cob construction of a new chicken coop in the Arcosanti gardens. Workshop participants H.W. sifts clay and silt, which the crew dug from Arcosanti ground near the Agua Fria riverbed.
[Photo: Melissa Soluski & text: Maggie Lamb, sa]
Ji Seon and Angelo have fun stomping to mix the river sand, clay and straw into plaster.
[Photo: Melissa Soluski & text: Maggie Lamb, sa]
Construction crew leader and cob construction teacher Maggie Lamb and helper take a turn in mixing the plaster with their bare feet. Dave forms the plaster into "cobs" to make application easier.
More to come about this project on 1/7/08.
[Photo: Melissa Soluski & text: Maggie Lamb, sa]
Posted by sue on January 4, 2008 10:30:37 AM MST