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-2pm)

- Plant-based farm-to-table lunch

- 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.

JOSE BERMUDEZ

15+ years experience in bamboo Builder and Designer

https://www.ecomaste.com/ourstory

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 

EcoMaste https://www.ecomaste.com/

WATERFALL ADVENTURE

Beautiful waterfall of pure waters we will visit on lands.

INVESTMENT

Cost: 60,000 Col or $90 or crypto exchange

(Ask for local scholarships)

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