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Yurt Building with Paul Millard |
| Description |
A day's workshop will introduce the participants to the
traditions and culture of the Central Asian nomad. This will be
supported with slides. We will learn to assemble a completed yurt.
During the course of the day, components for a complete
yurt will be assembled. This will involve steam bending elm for the
rafters, ash for the wall poles and oak, to form the crown. A
previously prepared crown will be burnt with tapered holes to receive
the rafters.
The green wood used in the process is sourced from Scottish woodlands. |
About the tutor
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 Paul Millard builds yurts. They are very beautifully made of ancient design and combining wood with fibre. Paul started Red Kite Yurts about the same time as West Moss-side was finished. The idea of running yurt-building workshops here seemed a good one. The stories and images from his 2007 trip to Krykistan fascinated me and he is very knowledgeable about nomadic peoples and their yurts ( Kate Sankey)
You can find a more comprehensive bio here.
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Prerequisite knowledge/skills
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No previous skills are required to come on this workshop. |
Course format
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During the course of the day you will assemble all the
components for a complete yurt. This will include steam bent using elm
for the rafters, ash for the wall poles and oak, to form the crown. A
previously prepared crown will be burnt with tapered holes to receive
the rafters.
The green wood used in the process is sourced from Scottish woodlands. |
After completing this course...
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You will leave this workshop with an understanding of the traditional
life of Central Asian nomad and having participated the key stages
of construction of a yurt. |
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Cost
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£50.00 |
| Duration |
This is a one-day course, starting at 10:00 and finishing at 16:30 |
| Dates |
Aug 9, 2008 |
| Meals |
Country farmhouse fare will be provided together with generous supplies of teas and coffee. |
| Disabled facilities |
Disabled parking, access and toilet are provided.
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| More information |
Contact Paul or Kate |
| How do I book a place? |
It's as simple as clicking here. If you would prefer, you can phone, write to or email Kate. |
| What should I bring with me? |
It is advisable to wear old clothes (warm!) You will need to bring
gloves and a sturdy pair of shoes/boots. If you have eye protection
then bring them along too. Camera and notebook would be a good idea! |
| Are there any other related courses I can attend? |
Scottish Birch Craft workshop with Bryce Reynard will have whet your appetite for working with birch! |
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