Introduction to bamboo construction and bamboo cultivation

For the 1^st time in Europe

Introduction to bamboo building and bamboo cultivation

23rd May - 27th May

Location : Bambuparque nursery- 200 Km south of Lisbon

Herdade das Fontes 7630 – São Teotónio

Portugal

Languages spoken: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish and German

Principal instructor: Joerg Stamm from Colombia, Bamboo construction specialist.

 

Joerg Stamm will come to Portugal to teach techniques for building with bamboo. We will learn how to select and harvest poles, as well as how to treat them to assure the maximum strengh and conservation.

Theory and practical classes on assembling the bamboo to construct small buildings such as cabins, small bridges, pergolas, fences and so on

Yves Crouzet will explain the plantation, cultivation and maintenance of bamboo plants in gardens.

Price of the course: 300 €/person (includes lunches)

Accommodations:

At the place with breakfast and dinner included.

Additional options at the place : camping, dormitory, simple or double bedroom.

Space is limited; priority given to the first

inscriptions made.

  

For more details and request the registration package,

contact :
Bambuparque - Helder Carvalho
Tel : 283958573
Fax : 283958567

artisteco@bambuparque.com