Justin Kirmse | Lyn Giesecke | Brock Anderson
805.886.7239 | lyn.giesecke@gmail.com

Living Craft Project teaches natural building, and explores the art of a handmade life. We work to equip people with sustainable life skills, honoring our essential human needs through craftsmanship.

2010 Natural Building Intensive

Out of our deep love for clay, straw, sand, and wood, and because of our belief that shelter is both a basic human right and a noble art, Living Craft Project has been born. Living Craft Project is a school of natural building and authentic living, nestled within Quail Springs. We are committed to gentle teaching and work with integrity.

Living Craft Project happily announces the successful completion of the 2009 natural building apprenticeship, and invites six new dedicated students to join us for a six week natural building intensive. During the intensive, students will build a 150 square foot modified load-bearing strawbale cottage, and gain experience in finish work (hand-crafted earthen plasters and troweled earthen floors) on a 350 square foot strawbale home.

The intensive will be divided into modules designed to lead students through both the structural and finish aspects of building an earthen home, with a high level of attention to craftsmanship and skill. Modules include, but are not limited to: carpentry, wall and roof systems, materials harvesting and processing, earthen plasters, earthen floors, and clay artistry. Classroom discussions include, but are not limited to: foundation design, passive solar design, natural wall system design, and pattern language recognition.

The intensive is for a dedicated few who want to gain the hand skills to build safely and healthily. Each student will also have the opportunity to participate in the community of Quail Springs, with access to events and feasts of all kinds.

Tuition: $3000. Includes all costs of living at Quail Springs (organic food, spring water, camping, library, and facilities).
Dates: May 1 – June 15
Application: Please write us a letter or an email introducing yourself, explaining why you are interested in the natural building intensive, and what you intend to receive from and give to this program.
Contact: 805-886-7239 (Ask for Lyn), lyn.giesecke@gmail.com, 35070 Hwy 33, Maricopa, CA 93252