Cob: "All Cobbers' Day?!"

[Miranda-Johnston]

My name is Steven Johnston and I am currently living in Boulder, CO.  I
have been investigating the possibility of locating other individuals in
the Rocky Mtn region with experience working with cob.  Since last April,
Ianto Evans (Cob Cottage Company)  and I have been tossing around the idea
of arranging an "All Cobbers' Day" for the region that would bring all
interested folks together for a couple of days.  Ianto has told me that
such a concept has been nothing short of wildly successful in California. 
Close to 100 individuals are pretty actively involved. Both Ianto and I
feel that this region could be ready for such a concept.  So, why not do
the same in this area (Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah,
Arizona...)?

Initially it may be best for me to offer myself as an  point of contact for
anyone (and all) who would like to participate and then, from there, we can
begin the process of determining the when, where and how of it all. 
Basically, the California process , from what I understand, was simple in
premise, inexpensive and largely without goals and objectives (other than
getting together and talking mud and straw).  

Let me know what you think.

I've also been planning a cob structure here in Boulder that may come to
fruition this summer.  Such an endeavor could  include some workshops on
foundations, cob construction, plasters, and timber framing (living roof). 
I'll keep you posted.  Thanks for "listening!"

Ciao!

stevej
boulder, co