Join us for 4 days of immersion in the incredible world of bamboo.
Planting, management, harvesting, construction and weaving with this amazing plant that is the foundational material of so many cultures throughout the world. We will also share some of the many varieties with tasty shoots to create culinary delights.
Not all bamboos are made equal. With almost 2000 named species and cultivars we will help you to select the right species for your situation and needs. In this workshop we will utilise a range of construction techniques to build a small shelter and you will get the opportunity to hone your handiwork and weave your own durable small craft pieces to take home.
About the facilitators:
Jsun Lau’s influences come from his childhood experience living on a volcanic Island 3000km North of Brisbane. Bougainville people are well known for Buka basketry made from a very durable climbing fern. Bamboo is the major construction material, also providing musical amplification. In my 20's travels through SE Asia to study textiles and natural dyes.My passion is collecting edible useful plants and sharing plant appreciation through interaction. Blog edibleusefulplants.wordpress.com
Bunya Halasz is a farmer, food forest designer and landscaper with a deep love of growing tropical plants, learning and sharing their cultural uses. Bamboo has been a passion since his childhood playing, dreaming and crafting in a bamboo grove, and like Jsun has worked on numerous festival constructions with the legenedary ‘Boo Crew’ of the Southern Queensland festival circuit - joining his first construction nearly 20 years ago. he is passionate about bringing bamboo culture more deeply into his bioregion, building up production of edible bamboo shoots and sharing the skills of effective bamboo management techniques to maximise the health and value of bamboo as an incredibly useful and versatile resource.
Tools required for this workshop are:
Machete - 12 - 16 inch - Tramontina is a good value brand
Carpenters saw or silky pruning saw
Sharp knife, builders utility knife or grafting knife
All days are from 8.30am to 5pm
$645 per person