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Bamboo Masterclass
March 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The class includes a tour of at least 6 species of mature bamboo, as well as building projects that utilize elegant and effective bamboo construction. This master class will demonstrate live bamboo harvest and discuss gravity treatment for long-lasting materials as well as other method. We will also discuss methods for relocating roots, ideal growing locations, and bamboo selection.
YOU WILL LEARN:
~ Methods of treating bamboo – 3 species for building grown on the farm
~ Discussion of natural bamboo curing and other methods of treatment (we will demo the most economical option without equipment).
~ Functional, elegant joint-tying methods with durable materials. How to make simple bamboo boards.
CLASS INCLUDES:
– Full day of learning (8am-5pm)
– Plant-based farm-to-table lunch created by Chef Eric Rivkin
– Learning how to cut & treat bamboo naturally, economically, effectively
– Water adventure at spring-fed waterfalls/pools
-Include a slideshow handbook on how to do joints, and treat bamboo naturally
FACILITATORS
ALAN CACAO
15+ years experience as engineer, building with bamboo, permaculture educator.
ERIC RIVKIN
25+ years experience renowned PLANT-BASED food chef, TROPICAL OFF-Grid PIONEER, CONSERVATIONIST, and CREATIVE bamboo Designer. World-renowned raw food chef.
http://www.vivalaraw.org/living-foods/living-foods-chef-eric-rivkin
FLOW
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Intro to Bamboo & Theory (1 hour)
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Cutting bamboo
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Overview of Treating bamboo (gravity method) – Toxin Free
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Plant-based farm-to-table lunch
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Practical hands-on training – elegant joinery and tying methods
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End of day waterfall adventure
LOCATION
La Joya del Sol with a Seed of Life
WATERFALL ADVENTURE
Beautiful waterfall of pure waters we will visit on lands.
The name of the farm is La Joya del Sol with a Seed of Life we painted on our greenhouse. Colors represent the fruit colors, surrounded by the green of the forest.“ – Founder and co-creator viva la raw, Eric Rivkin
INVESTMENT
Cost: 60,000 Col or $90 or crypto exchange
(Ask for local scholarships)
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