Did you know that the Turkic Nomads of Kyrgyzstan steam bend their yurts using fermented sheep dung?
What to Expect
• An illustrated introduction to the nomadic culture and traditions of Central Asia
• An insight into ways of coppicing wood
• Steam bending the trellising, rafters and crown of a yurt
• Preparing a crown
• Assembling and dismantling a completed Yurt
• An introduction to our sew shop
Details
The course will be run by Paul Millard. Paul has over 15 years of experience researching and experimenting with yurts and has made several visits to Kyrgyzstan to work with traditional yurt masters.
Red Kite Yurts Workshop, Cambusbeg Farm, Callander, FK17 8LJ
Cost: £75 per person
Please contact us at paul@redkiteyurts.com if you are interested in a place on one of our yurt making workshop.