Event Information
About this Event
Over 2 days, we cover all the essential Rammed Earth processes:
- Soils
- Forms
- Mixing
- Ramming
You'll be on the tools.
And you'll be building real-world projects.
Great weekend Complete lessons on everything Rammed Earth - everything needed to do your own Rammed Earth project. ***** 5 Stars Warren Hobbs
Your instructor is Pete Jackman. He's passionate about sharing the art of Rammed Earth building and he's building his own Rammed Earth house.
Pete has used his teaching and training design experience to put together and deliver these module-based workshops - each module progressing your skills and confidence towards building your own projects.
Great info, tips, and tricks Great hands-on learning – stepping through all the basics, then building up to larger projects. ***** 5 Stars Kevin Albert
Rammed Earth structures are simply beautiful.
They're solid and last for hundreds of years.
The sedimentary layer effect and the tactile surface creates a seemingly inherent natural connection with the Earth.
Rammed Earth structures are also:
- Healthy
- Energy Efficient
- Sustainable
- Durable
- And can be either classic or modern in design
Pete knows his stuff! Pete’s knowledge shows in his passion and enthusiasm in leading every stage of the Rammed Earth building process. **** 4 Stars Dave Newton
As we progress through the workshop modules, we cover all the Rammed Earth processes in detail.
Soils
- Suitable soils
- Where to source soils
- How to test soils
Forms
- Building affordable formwork
- Setting up formwork
- Form stripping
Mixing
- Material ratios
- Moisture content
- Testing
Ramming
- Using pneumatic rammers
- Proper ramming technique
- Finishing
Equipment
- What you'll need
- Where to source
- Costs
Scaling-up to build your own home
- Commercial Equipment
- Costs
Inspirational, I’m hooked A lot to take in – but then it all makes sense and away you go. ***** 5 Stars Ken Luke
Workshop Size
Only 6 places are available at each workshop.
When
Weekends in Spring and Autumn.Group workshops available mid-week by arrangement.
Schedule
Day 1 - 9 am for 9.30 am start / 4.30 finishDay 2 - 9 am for 9.30 am start / 3.30 - 4.30 finish
Meals
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided on both days.
Requirements
- Steel-capped work boots
- Work clothes
Accommodation
- Explore Beechworth
- Airbnb Beechworth
- Camping nearby
Contact
Note
Building with Rammed Earth requires a high level of physical activity.
