Rammed Earth Bus Stop – Community-Building Workshop @ GrowFood Carolina!

by | Jan 11, 2018

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When:
April 28, 2018 @ 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
2018-04-28T08:30:00-04:00
2018-04-28T17:30:00-04:00
Where:
GrowFood Carolina
990 Morrison Drive
Charleston
SC 29403
Cost:
$105
Contact:
April Magill
Email

In collaboration with the ‘AWAKENING:MOTION’ art exhibit coordinated through Enough Pie & Charleston Moves.

A series of public art projects that aims to transform the streets of Charleston’s Upper Peninsula by showcasing what’s possible when communities unite to create safe, connected, dignified transportation….
 
To build a much needed CARTA bus stop at the GrowFood Carolina  stop on East Bay St. on the Upper Peninsula of Charleston.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This will be a fast-paced, hands-on, building workshop course, where participants will learn the ancient method of building with MUD!  Rammed Earth will be the main method of focus in the construction of this bus stop.  
Participants will:
  •  Discover the history of, as well as the modern-day approach to earthen construction, including an introduction to current projects in Charleston
  • Learn proper soil identification & mixing
  • Construct a Rammed Earth wall
  • Practice other natural building methods such as Cob 
  • Discover the many benefits of building with earth: healthy, durable, sustainable, rot/termite/fire resistant, superior thermal performance, & more!
  • Discuss logistics such as permitting issues, design & engineering
  • Most importantly, Engage with Community & HAVE FUN Building Together & know that your efforts are going to support a great cause!
 

Would you like to attend this workshop & be a part of this construction team??? Here’s how:

    1 –  Click here to make a tax-deductible donation of $105 to Enough Pie.
    2 –  Be sure to type “Bus Stop Workshop” in the Business name section
      –  Your donation will help to provide all of the many needs to make this project happen.
      –  Lunch will be provided.
 
This course is limited to a maximum of 14 participants and will fill up quickly!
 
2 participant spots are reserved for local residents of the neighborhood @ zero cost. Please contact Enough Pie if you are interested in reserving 1 of these complimentary spots. Contact Bennett if you’d like to be considered: bennett@enoughpie.org
 
* Participants will be expected to perform manual labor; lifting & transporting of heavy materials, repetitive tamping, etc. will be done throughout the day.  It is essential for potential participants to understand that while we will employ safety measures, and use the strengths of the group  to avoid injury, this will still be a workout!   If you are interested in this workshop but do not feel that you can do the physical labor, please consider sending someone who can learn and bring the information back to you. This is an educational course taught by professionals, and we ask that potential participants are able to commit to the entire day.
 
 
 
 

Course Instructors

April Magill, Principle & Architect of Root Down Designs. 

April has been pioneering Earthen Building Methods in South Carolina since 2011, and has taught countless natural building workshops regionally and as far as in Nicaragua.
She has designed and overseen the construction for multiple local Rammed Earth residences.  She has currently joined American College of the Building Arts as an Adjunct Professor advancing the new ‘Sustainable Masonry’ course. 
 
 
 
 

Matt McQueen, Owner/Builder at Handcrafted LLC

 Matt will be assisting in this course. A talented carpenter by trade, Matt has been building in the Lowcountry for the past 14 years. April’s love of earthen construction has finally rubbed off on Matt, and he is currently building Charleston’s next Rammed Earth residence! His wood-working skills combined with his earthen knowledge makes him an exceptional builder! Participants will enjoy Matt’s laid back & fun attitude throughout the day!
 
 
 

 

 See the process in action!