The Workshop at Rivendell
Day 8
hello my loves.
Well. I have such a precious gift to share with you. I don’t know how to present it. This building, is a labour of love. It is a living, breathing example of community building, light clay construction, japanese timber frame, heart and soul.
Patrick Amos, a light clay builder spoke with me all evening about the clay, about the building process, about community, about the work of making shelter. Yeah, we had a wonderful evening – and a lot to to talk about.
This building can’t be shared in a simple post, but I mean to give a little info about it – some generalizations.
Light clay is a mixture of clay and wood shavings that is pressed into forms to make walls. A double stud technique was developed for this building where the clay can pass between the studs, creating a solid clay wall.
The benefits of clay include its ability to equalize both the temperature and humidity in a space. Just breathing in the air in this space gives you an idea of the power of the clay. It has an incredible calming affect – not just as it is being handled and used for building, but as a finished wall. It balances and settles energies. Light clay is used in Germany and Japan, although is very uncommon here in North America. sadly.
The workshop is used as a studio for Moonrise music – drum production. Chris Bertin makes incredible musical instruments within the walls. I cant wait to share more about him and his family who create such magic here.
The second floor is a housed within a Japanese timber framed roof. The wood space is used as a studio, yoga swing demonstration room, sewing space and recording studio. The place is flooded with art and creativity.
As I said, I will bring you more about this building as there is great learning and knowledge within it.
Inspiration.
