May 30 - 31, 2009 10a - 5p (Optional evening and overnight)
Thatching is a traditional skill used in most parts of the world to create a durable, beautiful, and all-natural roof system using plant material. In this workshop you will learn the the design principles of a thatched roof, information on how to locally collect, store and the reed (Phragmites) and recieve hands-on instruction on how to process and apply the reed to the roof of the Oxford Kid's Cottage.
Location: on rural land outside Oxford Michigan, 30 minutes north of Rochester.
Fee: $50 or sliding scale as necessary.
Instructor: Deanne Bednar (see bio on home page)