About the Event:

Here is an opportunity to explore vernacular techniques of weaving walls with reeds and plants, which are rich resources our native ecology offers.

In the workshop, participants get to explore hands-on,

1. Native woven walls of Telangana using Bamboo, Lantana, Vitex and Wild Bay trees.
2. Local soils on the farm to make earthen plasters
3. Sculpting and making niches in these walls

The activity will introduce participants to the various stages of the construction of Native Earthen walls, from the most vernacular form to the contemporary adaptations of the same. The idea is to let the walls speak.

This will be a completely hands-on activity. Please be ready to work with clay and dress appropriately. Participants are encouraged to bring headgear & clothes that would suit current weather conditions.

DATES:        

October 29th-30th, 2022

• The workshop starts at 8:30 am on 29th October and ends at 6 pm on 30th October 2022.
• Please plan your travel such that you are here by 8 am on Saturday, 29th and leave after the course is completed on the 30th.

Food and Accommodation:

• Simple food cooked by the hands of village Amma
• Accommodation will be basic and shared. Please bring your own sheets, sleeping bags/blankets, and pillows. Mattresses will be provided.

About the venue:

Mahi Farms is a year-old organic farm working towards building integrated ecosystems. Its a place for learning and experimentation and a demonstration site for Regenerative Living. Agroecology principles were applied over the year to the land to conserve water and soil and regenerate the ecosystem, leading to major of our food needs currently being satisfied by this land. We’re always ‘learning by doing’ – come see for yourself!

Address: Mahi Farm, Bommarasipet village, Shamirpet Mandal, Medchal District, Telangana

Google Map Link- Mahi Farms

Workshop Fees:

• Students: ₹.2200
• Others: ₹3000

Fees include food, accommodation and course fees. Pay via UPI to the following details.

UPI ID: phanindrac@fbl (Please mention ‘Your Name’ in the remarks for reference of your transfer)

For enquiries contact:

• Dheeraj: 9494216396
• Mayank: 9347611863

Refund & Cancellation Policy:

• In case the event gets cancelled due to any unexpected reasons on our end, we will reimburse the full amount.
• If you wish to cancel your registration 4-5 days prior to the workshop, we will reimburse 50% of course fees.
• Please note that the workshop fees will not be refunded if you cancel 2 days before the starting date of the workshop.