Walk On Washington

NATURAL BUILDING & CREATIVE DESIGN

Get inspired, get creative and get your hands dirty!

Throughout May and June The Art Farm will be hosting a creative and fun team of designers and builders to work on a variety of exciting projects. You will have the opportunity to learn and experiment with many natural building techniques whilst enjoying the high-energy fun of the Art Farm and all the romance of summer in France. Working on amazing projects during the day and partying with the team at night. Experiencing all the magic, creativity and fun The Art Farm has to offer.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get involved in an exciting artistic design, renovation & restoration project in an amazing setting in the South of France. The Art Farm's physical location is made up of two beautiful French farmhouses being restored using creative methods, natural materials and fun, motivated, fast paced work ethics. Become part of our team to create sculptural forms and restore these beautiful buildings using techniques with cob, lime, straw, local timbers, and recycled materials.

There will be two main projects, our cave bar and 6 artistic holiday suites as well as many side projects such as innovative rocket stoves, cob ovens, earthen floors, lime pointed stone walls, artistic sculptural walls, eco-furniture and antique restorations.

The opportunity is open to builders from all over the world and is set to be a dynamic team.

In a time when eco-building is becoming the main stream this opportunity will give you a unique head start in the industry, an experience that some of the best builders and designers may never get. The amazing location, the inspiring team and innovative methods learnt will be like nothing else.

After one month you will have the experience and confidence to take on a more senior roll in the industry, obtain lead building roles, experiment with new building techniques, teach workshops, manage projects or start your own. You will receive photographs of work completed during your stay, a letter of recommendation and a certificate of completion for your resume.

Accommodation

During the one month you will have the opportunity to stay onsite at the Art Farm in our dorm room accommodation. You will also be able to get involved in any other Art Farm projects or celebrations that are happening, with regular music and art session and parties it will be an exciting time to join us.

Highlights -

* Natural and conventional building

* Eco-design

* Cob building

* Straw bale building

* Stone walling

* Lime pointing

* Sculptural construction

* Furniture and joinery design & construct

* Antique restorations

* Fun team work

* Problem solving and creative solutions

* Exploring France on the weekends

* Partying in the bar at night

* Meeting people from all over the world

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates for this positions from all walks of life and with a variety of experience. We see potential in everyone and enjoy inspiring that spark in them to shine.

High motivation, creativity and a fun positive attitude are key.

Cost:

Cost Includes

* Placement for one week

* Accommodation and meals at The Art Farm

* Design and building assistance, training and hands on projects

* Certificate and references for portfolio

* Transport to offsite locations

* Attendance to any Art Farm events during your stay