The workshop was an introduction to working with wood, simple tools, and do-it-yourself construction methods. We worked with readily available sizes of timber to cut and assemble simple and functional furniture. Once constructed, the furniture was donated to the growers on the site. The workshop was intended to give participants the skills and confidence to build things on their own. These workshops welcomed people of all building abilities. All materials and equipment were provided.
Paloma Gormley is codirector at Material Cultures. She has spent much of her architectural career on construction sites, building with reclaimed materials, timber, straw and clay. She has extensive knowledge of materials, their technical application, sourcing, and how bioregional and ecological approaches can be applied in buildings.