Bamboo Joineries workshop

INTRODUCTION

Bamboo grows all around the world and is abundant across Southeast Asia. It is the
most sustainable material in the world; also it is affordable, easy to work with and has a
very low carbon footprint. It is known to be a material of the people and can be used
for basic self-construction projects or multi-storied structures with high engineering
precision.

Over the years the Auroville Bamboo Centre has aimed at teaching participants how to
become experts at working with Bamboo. We offer basic trainings for beginners and
offer advanced courses for professionals and enthusiasts working with Bamboo.
Students have built bridges, storerooms, showrooms, workshops, houses, public toilets,
domes and many fanciful structures using a variety of techniques which integrate
bamboo, steel, jute, lime, and earth as their primary components.

At Bamboo Centre you have an opportunity to work and live in a completely Bamboo
styled community, to give you a thorough experience of Bamboo Lyfstyle.

Bamboo Joineries Workshop

OBJECTIVES

Learning how to use bamboo as a material

Learning the Tools and Techniques
Interacting with Technicians and Faculties for Problem Solving
Learning to work and design a geodesic dome with Bamboo
Complete Hands –On Experience
Learn and work with people all over the world
Learn site work set up

BENEFITS

Students will receive knowledge and skills as well as awareness of and practice in
utilizing technologies that use bamboo, possibly in combination with other materials,
and that help to conserve the environment.To become expert craftsman, confident in
manifesting your design and ideas using bamboo as a material.

FOR WHOM

Students, Professionals, Artists, Architects, Designers of all fields and Hobbyist are invited.
No previous experience required.
PROGRAM OUTLINE

2 days Program with 4 sessions daily from 9 AM to 5 PM

Introduction to Bamboo

 Structure and Growth System

 Uses of Bamboo
 Ecological Context

Treatments

 Natural Treatments
 Chemical Treatments

Basic Skills

 Selecting
 Splitting
 Cutting
 Bending
 Straightening
 Various joints

Day 1
09:00 – 09:30 Registration

09:30 – 12:00 Introduction to bamboo; the material and its properties, it’s Application
and matters relating to its use in construction.

12:00 - 12:30 Visiting bamboo centre campus

01:30 - 05:00 Intro – Tools/Joins/Bending/Techniques / Fish mouth Joineries

Day 2
09:00 – 04:30 Practical work on different joineries

04:30 - 05:00 Closing Discussion

Breaks; Same Schedule Every day of Workshop

8:00 - 09:00 Breakfast and Site Preparation

10:30 – 10: 45 Tea Break
12:30 – 01:30 Lunch Break
03:30 – 03:45 Tea Break
07:00 – 08:00 Dinner

Things to bring for the workshop, (Optional)

(If not, will be available at the Bamboo store)

1) Working Gloves;
2) Loose and comfortable clothes for Site Work;
3) Pair of closed shoes or sandals;
4) Air Mask;
5) Ear plugs;
6) A Cap;
7) Eye Protective Goggles;
8) A Book and a Pen

CONTRIBUTION per student

Actual Workshop Fee Rs. 4953

18% GST Rs. 892
Total Fees Rs. 5845/-

Contribution per student (After 15% Group discount)

Workshop Fee (15% Group discount) Rs. 4210

18% GST Rs. 758
Total Fees (15% Group Discount) Rs. 4968/-

Above Fee, Inclusive of:

* 18 % GST

* 15 % Special Group Discount

* Also Includes:

* Workshop, Trainings & Materials

 * Stationery

* Breakfast & Lunch for 2 days

* Refreshments during 2 breaks for 2 days

* Skill Certificate of Bamboo Craftsmanship

PAYMENT POLICIES & DETAILS:

You can register by paying a minimum of 50% of the course fees as below with the
balance payment payable 2 days prior to commencement of workshop.

Here are the payment details:

Payment by cheque or Demand Draft sent by registered mail to Bamboo Centre in the
name of Bamboo Centre Auroville.

Or by funds transfer as follows:

Account Name: BAMBOO CENTRE AUROVILLE

Account No: 37305096352

Branch Name: Auroville international Township Branch

A/C with: State Bank of India

IFSC Code: SBIN0003160

Address: Kuilpalayam

Auroville – 605 111

INDIA

Please email a copy of electronic transfer and/or the deposit slip as proof of payment
transfer and include the name of the account holder and the name of the city that you
are transferring the funds from.
Cancellation Policies:

Cancellation from the student-side: Up to 2 days before workshop commencement we

retain 25% of total fee due. From 2 days to workshop commencement we retain the
50% total fee. Notes: All booking communication is completed in writing by email.

Cancellation from Bamboo Centre: We refund you 100% if we cancel the workshop.

Auroville has a strict no alcohol or drugs policy. Anyone disregarding these rules will be
requested to leave the community immediately and no refunds will apply.

ABOUT:

The Bamboo Centre, situated in Auroville was started in 2009 with the intention of
developing a space for excellence in Bamboo Research. The Bamboo Centre is a
training institute dedicated to teaching about Bamboo as a material and various
applications of Bamboo. We are of firm belief, as Bamboo is the most sustainable
material in the world, it can contribute in solving all the major challenges world is facing
today, from global warming to Poverty, from housing crisis to energy scarcity, from
Healthy food to Healthy products. Bamboo Centre is inviting students from all over the
world and offering various types of workshop all year long. At Bamboo Centre it is
possible to learn about Bamboo from farm to finishing – everything! And all the
workshop modules are designed with complete hands-on training and experience. All
Artists, Architects, Designers and Hobbyist are welcome to the Bamboo Centre to find a
training that matches their requirement. Details of workshop and registration is available
on our website www.aurovillebamboocentre.org