Cob Oven Workshop

​Come join us for a three day Cob Oven Build on our property. This workshop is a great foundation for future cob building. You will learn how to perform a soil test, mix two different cob mixtures, and fire the oven. On the third day we will include a pizza making class and wrap up with a "make your own pizza" dinner. 

14 October to 16 October 2021

Three Day Workshop
Cob Oven Build

Day 1
9 AM Intro to Cob
           Soil Tests
           Different Mixes
10:30 Make the oven form
12:00 Lunch
1 PM Start Mixing with clay and sand
          Apply the thermal layer

Day 2
9 AM Review Previous Days work
          Introduce straw
10:00 AM Starting mixing the insulating layer
12:00 Lunch
​1 PM Complete the insulating layer
​           Shape the Chimney

Day 3
9 AM Review Previous days work
          Carve the door
10:00 AM Start the fire
10:30 Build the door
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Pizza workshop
5:00 Make your own Pizza Dinner

Cost
Early Bird Special Before 1 Oct 2021 $100
After 1 Oct 2021 $150
Minimum of 5 People Maximum 12 People

Over the three days we will construct a cob oven and fire it. You will learn the fundamentals of cob construction and finishing techniques leaving you well prepared to return home and construct a cob oven of your own. Come prepared to get your hands (and feet) dirty.  ​

​Workshop prices include three lunches, one pizza dinner, transportation to and from Jardin de la Vida from the Santa Cruz area, instruction and course materials. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE ACCOMMODATION! Please contact us directly at eljardinometepe@gmail.com if you have questions or need accommodation recommendations. We encourage you to stay a few days either before or after the project to have time to explore lovely Isla de Ometepe. 

In order to guarantee your place a 50 % non-refundable deposit through paypal is required. However, if the workshop is canceled for some unforeseen reason we will refund your deposit.​

Check out this video from a previous cob stove workshop we hosted.