2-Day Intro to Hempcrete in Charleston SC!
Thank you for your interest in attending our Charleston Hempcrete Building Workshop!!!
This will be a fun, hands-on learning experience where you learn about and build with Hempcrete (Hemp-Lime)!
INSTRUCTORS: These workshops will be taught by April Magill + several of our trained RDBC team members. April is an Architect, and the Founder/director of the Root Down Building Collective. She has been teaching natural building workshops for over a decade. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the American college of Building Arts, and is the Region 10 co-lead for the US Hemp Building Association (USHBA).
WHEN: October 5th-6th, 2024 (OR) October 12th-13th, 2024
COST: $325.00 USD
AGE: 16 and up
***What is the difference between the 2 day and 1 day options? Day 2 will provide more hand's on building time, more discussion/Q/A time, and a visual presentation where additional topics will be discussed. See the schedules below (schedules may be adjusted slightly as time nears).***
DESCRIPTION:
Same course, two options: OCTOBER 5-6, 2024 OR OCTOBER 12-13, 2024
Join us for this Charleston Hempcrete Building Workshop!!! Students will be co-building the hempcrete (hemp-lime) walls of a permitted, 325sf studio building. This is our first pilot project through the Root Down Building Collective. This hempcrete studio will be equipped with performance monitoring devices and we will collect data on hempcrete performance in the southeastern environment.
Expect to get lots of hands-on experience with mixing the material properly and safely, and then installing it into a movable formwork in a stud-framed wall system. We will discuss different options for utilizing hempcrete as a part of a building’s wall assemblies. There will be a visual presentation in addition to the hands on mixing and building time. Students will be exposed to other materials and methods, both hemp-based and more.
In addition to our scheduled learning time, there is a wonderful community aspect to our workshops. We will dine together on Saturday evening while enjoying a cob oven pizza dinner!
TOPICS COVERED:
mixing hempcrete / binder & hurd options / material sourcing
installing hempcrete with a movable form-work
framing options, structural considerations
natural plasters and finishing options
utilities, permitting, cost, code development, and more!
slideshow presentation to cover hempcrete information and details not covered in hands-on work
SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
9:00-9:30 Arrival & Meet & Greet
9:30-12:45 Morning work session
12:45-1:30 Lunch (bring your own lunch)
1:45-4:00 Afternoon work session
4:00-5:00 Topic discussion & Q/A
5:00-7:00 Saturday pizza dinner!
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
9:00-9:15 Arrival & Meet & Greet
9:15-10:15 Visual presentation, discussion/Q/A time
10:15-12:45 Morning work session
12:45-1:30 Lunch (bring your own lunch)
1:30-3:30 Afternoon work session
3:30-4:00 Closing discussion
LOCATION:
This workshop is held at a James Island, Charleston, SC location. The exact address will be provided to students as time nears.
FOOD:
Lunches are not included. We provide water, coffee, and tea, and light snacks.
On Saturday, we’ll provide a Cob Oven Pizza Night!
Please plan to provide your own lunch and snacks, other than the Saturday night pizza dinner.
LODGING:
Lodging on-site is not provided.
For camping and cabins, James Island County Park is 5 min. from the project location; they have a campground and cabins for rent.
The Not So Hostel hostel is located in downtown Charleston, 15 min. from the project location.
Folly Beach is a 15 min. drive from the project location; it's a good time of year to find an off-season beach house to rent for the weekend!
Otherwise, Charleston is a touristy town with many options for hotels and rentals.
CANCELLATIONS & WEATHER:
ALL SALES ARE FINAL!!!
We are a small organization and rely directly on workshop sales to help make these events possible; we simply cannot give refunds. We may have a wait list for each event; if we do, and you need to cancel, if we have someone on our waitlist who can take your spot, we will transfer your ticket to them. If there is no one on the waitlist, we will not be able to do so.
This is a 'rain or shine' event. In the event of a tropical storm, hurricane, or major weather event prediction, we will cancel the workshop if necessary. If this does happen, we will honor all ticket holders and work to reschedule the workshop within the next few weeks; we will offer credits for any ticket holders who cannot attend at the rescheduled time.
SCHOLARSHIP:
We have 1 scholarship for each course; interested in applying for our scholarship, click here for the application.
More info will be sent to all students leading up to the event.
Each workshop is limited to 10 people
We hope to see you there!
Thank you for your interest in attending our Charleston Hempcrete Building Workshop!!!
This will be a fun, hands-on learning experience where you learn about and build with Hempcrete (Hemp-Lime)!
INSTRUCTORS: These workshops will be taught by April Magill + several of our trained RDBC team members. April is an Architect, and the Founder/director of the Root Down Building Collective. She has been teaching natural building workshops for over a decade. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the American college of Building Arts, and is the Region 10 co-lead for the US Hemp Building Association (USHBA).
WHEN: October 5th-6th, 2024 (OR) October 12th-13th, 2024
COST: $325.00 USD
AGE: 16 and up
***What is the difference between the 2 day and 1 day options? Day 2 will provide more hand's on building time, more discussion/Q/A time, and a visual presentation where additional topics will be discussed. See the schedules below (schedules may be adjusted slightly as time nears).***
DESCRIPTION:
Same course, two options: OCTOBER 5-6, 2024 OR OCTOBER 12-13, 2024
Join us for this Charleston Hempcrete Building Workshop!!! Students will be co-building the hempcrete (hemp-lime) walls of a permitted, 325sf studio building. This is our first pilot project through the Root Down Building Collective. This hempcrete studio will be equipped with performance monitoring devices and we will collect data on hempcrete performance in the southeastern environment.
Expect to get lots of hands-on experience with mixing the material properly and safely, and then installing it into a movable formwork in a stud-framed wall system. We will discuss different options for utilizing hempcrete as a part of a building’s wall assemblies. There will be a visual presentation in addition to the hands on mixing and building time. Students will be exposed to other materials and methods, both hemp-based and more.
In addition to our scheduled learning time, there is a wonderful community aspect to our workshops. We will dine together on Saturday evening while enjoying a cob oven pizza dinner!
TOPICS COVERED:
mixing hempcrete / binder & hurd options / material sourcing
installing hempcrete with a movable form-work
framing options, structural considerations
natural plasters and finishing options
utilities, permitting, cost, code development, and more!
slideshow presentation to cover hempcrete information and details not covered in hands-on work
SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
9:00-9:30 Arrival & Meet & Greet
9:30-12:45 Morning work session
12:45-1:30 Lunch (bring your own lunch)
1:45-4:00 Afternoon work session
4:00-5:00 Topic discussion & Q/A
5:00-7:00 Saturday pizza dinner!
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
9:00-9:15 Arrival & Meet & Greet
9:15-10:15 Visual presentation, discussion/Q/A time
10:15-12:45 Morning work session
12:45-1:30 Lunch (bring your own lunch)
1:30-3:30 Afternoon work session
3:30-4:00 Closing discussion
LOCATION:
This workshop is held at a James Island, Charleston, SC location. The exact address will be provided to students as time nears.
FOOD:
Lunches are not included. We provide water, coffee, and tea, and light snacks.
On Saturday, we’ll provide a Cob Oven Pizza Night!
Please plan to provide your own lunch and snacks, other than the Saturday night pizza dinner.
LODGING:
Lodging on-site is not provided.
For camping and cabins, James Island County Park is 5 min. from the project location; they have a campground and cabins for rent.
The Not So Hostel hostel is located in downtown Charleston, 15 min. from the project location.
Folly Beach is a 15 min. drive from the project location; it's a good time of year to find an off-season beach house to rent for the weekend!
Otherwise, Charleston is a touristy town with many options for hotels and rentals.
CANCELLATIONS & WEATHER:
ALL SALES ARE FINAL!!!
We are a small organization and rely directly on workshop sales to help make these events possible; we simply cannot give refunds. We may have a wait list for each event; if we do, and you need to cancel, if we have someone on our waitlist who can take your spot, we will transfer your ticket to them. If there is no one on the waitlist, we will not be able to do so.
This is a 'rain or shine' event. In the event of a tropical storm, hurricane, or major weather event prediction, we will cancel the workshop if necessary. If this does happen, we will honor all ticket holders and work to reschedule the workshop within the next few weeks; we will offer credits for any ticket holders who cannot attend at the rescheduled time.
SCHOLARSHIP:
We have 1 scholarship for each course; interested in applying for our scholarship, click here for the application.
More info will be sent to all students leading up to the event.
Each workshop is limited to 10 people
We hope to see you there!
Thank you for your interest in attending our Charleston Hempcrete Building Workshop!!!
This will be a fun, hands-on learning experience where you learn about and build with Hempcrete (Hemp-Lime)!
INSTRUCTORS: These workshops will be taught by April Magill + several of our trained RDBC team members. April is an Architect, and the Founder/director of the Root Down Building Collective. She has been teaching natural building workshops for over a decade. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the American college of Building Arts, and is the Region 10 co-lead for the US Hemp Building Association (USHBA).
WHEN: October 5th-6th, 2024 (OR) October 12th-13th, 2024
COST: $325.00 USD
AGE: 16 and up
***What is the difference between the 2 day and 1 day options? Day 2 will provide more hand's on building time, more discussion/Q/A time, and a visual presentation where additional topics will be discussed. See the schedules below (schedules may be adjusted slightly as time nears).***
DESCRIPTION:
Same course, two options: OCTOBER 5-6, 2024 OR OCTOBER 12-13, 2024
Join us for this Charleston Hempcrete Building Workshop!!! Students will be co-building the hempcrete (hemp-lime) walls of a permitted, 325sf studio building. This is our first pilot project through the Root Down Building Collective. This hempcrete studio will be equipped with performance monitoring devices and we will collect data on hempcrete performance in the southeastern environment.
Expect to get lots of hands-on experience with mixing the material properly and safely, and then installing it into a movable formwork in a stud-framed wall system. We will discuss different options for utilizing hempcrete as a part of a building’s wall assemblies. There will be a visual presentation in addition to the hands on mixing and building time. Students will be exposed to other materials and methods, both hemp-based and more.
In addition to our scheduled learning time, there is a wonderful community aspect to our workshops. We will dine together on Saturday evening while enjoying a cob oven pizza dinner!
TOPICS COVERED:
mixing hempcrete / binder & hurd options / material sourcing
installing hempcrete with a movable form-work
framing options, structural considerations
natural plasters and finishing options
utilities, permitting, cost, code development, and more!
slideshow presentation to cover hempcrete information and details not covered in hands-on work
SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
9:00-9:30 Arrival & Meet & Greet
9:30-12:45 Morning work session
12:45-1:30 Lunch (bring your own lunch)
1:45-4:00 Afternoon work session
4:00-5:00 Topic discussion & Q/A
5:00-7:00 Saturday pizza dinner!
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
9:00-9:15 Arrival & Meet & Greet
9:15-10:15 Visual presentation, discussion/Q/A time
10:15-12:45 Morning work session
12:45-1:30 Lunch (bring your own lunch)
1:30-3:30 Afternoon work session
3:30-4:00 Closing discussion
LOCATION:
This workshop is held at a James Island, Charleston, SC location. The exact address will be provided to students as time nears.
FOOD:
Lunches are not included. We provide water, coffee, and tea, and light snacks.
On Saturday, we’ll provide a Cob Oven Pizza Night!
Please plan to provide your own lunch and snacks, other than the Saturday night pizza dinner.
LODGING:
Lodging on-site is not provided.
For camping and cabins, James Island County Park is 5 min. from the project location; they have a campground and cabins for rent.
The Not So Hostel hostel is located in downtown Charleston, 15 min. from the project location.
Folly Beach is a 15 min. drive from the project location; it's a good time of year to find an off-season beach house to rent for the weekend!
Otherwise, Charleston is a touristy town with many options for hotels and rentals.
CANCELLATIONS & WEATHER:
ALL SALES ARE FINAL!!!
We are a small organization and rely directly on workshop sales to help make these events possible; we simply cannot give refunds. We may have a wait list for each event; if we do, and you need to cancel, if we have someone on our waitlist who can take your spot, we will transfer your ticket to them. If there is no one on the waitlist, we will not be able to do so.
This is a 'rain or shine' event. In the event of a tropical storm, hurricane, or major weather event prediction, we will cancel the workshop if necessary. If this does happen, we will honor all ticket holders and work to reschedule the workshop within the next few weeks; we will offer credits for any ticket holders who cannot attend at the rescheduled time.
SCHOLARSHIP:
We have 1 scholarship for each course; interested in applying for our scholarship, click here for the application.