If you prefer to pay your deposit or full course fee via a direct deposit or check please fill out a registration form and send proof of payment to info@ranchomastatal.com. For information on payment details go here.

DESCRIPTION

An intensive training in traditional and contemporary bamboo construction techniques.  During the class we will build the entrance area to our new bunkhouse.  Course material includes:

• Various bamboo connections for construction including bolting, lashing, pegging and fishmouth joinery

• Techniques for cutting, splitting, drilling, bending and making strips out of bamboo

• Practical applications on a full-scale building

• Use of bamboo for walls, floors and ceilings

• Key bamboo design principles

• Tools for working with bamboo

On site students can learn from and get inspired by a multitude of naturally built structures that have been constructed at the Ranch and in the small rural community of Mastatal during the last 20 years including many separate bamboo structures.  Students will stay at the Ranch’s amazing facilities and in addition to learning about bamboo construction will be exposed to a host of other sustainable living projects including a methane digester, composting toilets, permaculture designed gardens and orchards, fermented food products and much more.  It promises to be a fun-filled, productive and instructional course for everyone involved.

instructor/teaching organization bio

Maxime Bellon
Max is an innovative bamboo builder and engineer, raised in France he moved to Costa Rica 5 years ago and has been building with bamboo since then. Check out his Instagram to see some of his amazing buildings.

@orquidea.ecodesign

COURSE START AND ARRIVAL DATES

The class begins at 7.30 a.m. on April 2.  The night before the class begins, April 1, is included in the cost of the class.  You must arrive before 6.30 pm the night before. We will not be able to accommodate you after this time.

COURSE END AND DEPARTURE DATES

The last day of the class is April 7.  The night of April 7 is included in the cost of the class.

COST

• US$950

These prices include lodging, all meals, course instruction and full access to Rancho Mastatal and its private wildlife refuge.

To pay any remaining balance go to our Payment page for more information and options.

LANGUAGE

This class will be taught in English, though the instructors are fluent in Spanish .  

ACCOMMODATIONS

All food and lodging is included in the cost of  the course.   Students will stay in the Ranch bunkhouse with options for upgrades.  We provide high quality mattresses, linens and blankets.  Please see our Accommodations page for more information.  

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please see our cancellation policy here.

GETTING TO RANCHO MASTATAL

Please see our Directions page for detailed information on how to get to Rancho Mastatal.  

QUESTIONS

For more information about this class and Rancho Mastatal please contact us at info@ranchomastatal.com , call us at +506 2200-0920 or text/WhatsApp us at +506 8539-1404.