Building with Cob

Cob building is another passion of mine.  Having spent much time working with clay in a ceramics studio (and loving every second of it), building with cob was a natural fit for me.  It feels so good to shape and sculpt a dwelling... the ultimate functional piece!

One aspect of cob construction that I was completely amazed by is the incredible feeling of community that is created as well as the building itself.  And that community is built right into the walls... each conversation, the laughter, the songs, the stories people share as they work together to sculpt a home.  I absolutely love it.  It is all massaged right into the cob and the house is a home before it is even lived in.  It has a feel of something ancient with stories to tell long before history has been created within its walls.....

So, here is another lovely and inspiring video for your viewing pleasure.  It allows for a little chat with Ianto Evens and Linda Smiley of the Cob Cottage Company and authors of The Hand-Sculpted House, and some great views of some very beautiful cob creations.  Enjoy!