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.
LA JOYA DEL SOL
WITH A SEED OF LIFE
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)