Bamboo Building Skills Workshop
April 9th & 10th
at The Crossing near Bermagui (Bega Area)
with Will Eastlake

Day 1
  • Introduction and safety
  • Tools of trade and techniques
  • Practical quick dome construction
  • Jigs- shaping bamboo for building

Day 2
  • Harvesting & propagation
  • Treatment basics
  • Assembly – lashing, pegging and wiring
  • Build a structural truss for a stage

Will began experimenting with bamboo as a structural and artistic medium during his architectural studies at University of Canberra. He has recently returned from a year living in Thailand learning from locals and experimenting with various species. Now 7 years on and having attained a Masters in Architecture, Wills passion for working with bamboo has continued to grow and has motivated him to promote bamboo as an accepted sustainable building material in Australia.


Cost - $150 - includes all day meals & dinner Saturday night. Accommodation – if required $25 –bunks or $20 – camping..

Bookings – book on-line at www.permaculturedesign.com.au or
John Champagne – 64 927306 brogopg@bigpond.net.au