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Mar 11

Bamboo Masterclass

March 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

CRC60

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

  • Intro to Bamboo & Theory (1 hour)

  • Cutting bamboo

  • Overview of Treating bamboo (gravity method) – Toxin Free

  • Plant-based farm-to-table lunch

  • Practical hands-on training – elegant joinery and tying methods

  • 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)

Details

Date:
March 11
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
CRC60
Event Category:

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