Workshops Natural Building Workshops Several workshops have been organized to communicate the techniques of proven alternatives to standard building practices. These workshops will provide the opportunity to get hands-on experience with several natural building techniques while building sections. Cob Construction Get your hands dirty while learning how to work with cob. This workshop will teach people how to make cob with materials from your yard. Sat: CC1 10:30-12:00; CC2 1:30-3:00; CC3 3:30-5:00; Cost: $10 Building with Straw-Bales Straw-Bale Building has many advantages: it provides excellent thermal insulation, is easy to learn, and reuses an organic agricultural "waste" product. Sat: SB1 10:30-12:00; SB2 1:30-3:00; SB3 3:30-5:00; Cost: $10 The Earth Floor Learn how to lay and finish a beautiful and lasting floor surface made of the Earth!. Sun: EF1 10:30-12:00; EF2 1:30-3:00; Cost: $10 T-Shirt Textile Printing Create your own unique H.O.P.E.S T-shirt while learning a variety of techniques for making marks on fabric. We will experiment with stamps, stencils, resists, and plexiglass prints. Organic cotton T-shirts for printing will be provided. Sat: TP1 10:30-12:00; TP2 1:30-3:00 Cost: $15 Compost Bin Construction Construct your own compost bin with reused wooden pallets. Sun: CB1 10:30-12:00; CB2 12:30-2:30 Cost: $10 Sun Trackers and Time Markers Sun markers and sundials help connect us to the rhythms and cycles of the day and seasons, and can be used to mark and celebrate significant points in time. Learn about solar geometry and design a sundial or sun marker using a variety of found and recycled items. Sat: ST1 10:30-12:00; ST2 1:30-3:00 Cost: $5 Potential Workshops The following workshops are in the process of being organized. They are more than likely going to be available, and if one of them peaks your interest, please don't hesitate to contact us for more information. Renewable Energies Learn how active renewable energy systems can bring life to appliances, equipment, and electronics. Topics addressed in this workshop may include the ever emerging technologies of photovoltaic cells and the wonder of hydrogen power. (contact H.O.P.E.S. for more information) Vital Signs Participants will form a mini case study of a building by hands-on experience and investigations of various building performance topics. Activities will include developing a hypothesis and gathering physical data using the latest and greatest (cool tools) like an infrared temperature gun, anemometers, light meters, and sling psychrometers. You do not need previous experience, just an inquisitive mind. (contact H.O.P.E.S. for more information) Streambank Stabilization Stan Jones of the UO Landscape Architecture Department will be leading a bank stabilization project on Millrace Creek. This work shop will be performed in close proximity to the water, so bring your boots and be prepared to get a little muddy. (contact H.O.P.E.S. for more information)