Clay and Straw

CODE: SJ/ESC41

Work:

During this workcamp on a farm by the sea, you will take part in the construction of an insulating wall made of earth and straw for a house, as well as the construction of an artistic partition made of torchi and glass bottles to let in the light. Your participation in this workcamp will help to strengthen the L'île au vent association's host structure and enable us to continue our projects of exchange and transmission of knowledge. If you wish, it will also be an opportunity to discover permaculture, the concept of forest garden, and the richness of the seaside.

Accomodation and food

You will be staying in individual tents in Ploéven. Sanitary facilities will be available, including two showers and two dry toilets. Food is provided and included in the holiday budget. We will take it in turns to prepare meals. We will give preference to local and/or organic purchases. We will limit our meat consumption to twice a week. We'll be happy to share our recipes and our culinary creativity.

Location and leisure

In Ploéven, a small village with lots of character, a bakery, a crêperie, and a small bar, you can enjoy a wide range of walks and cycle rides in the surrounding countryside, or head for the ocean with its many water-based activities, such as surfing, sailing, or kayaking with the local clubs. Depending on the weather, you can board the schooner Bilbo to learn about cooperative and maritime life. Sailing around Douarnenez Bay is a unique experience. You'll fall under the spell of its marine animals and underground caves… The towns of Châteaulin (the Run Ar Puns with its small national stage: concerts and community bar), Quimper (Breton museum, art and history), Douarnenez, the town of three ports, the town of Locronan (with the best of kouign-amann), and the town of Brest (naval museum and theatre...) will also provide the opportunity for unforgettable encounters.

During the shared meals, you can meet local market gardeners and producers and visit their production sites.

Project hosted by

"Act in your place, think with the world" Edouard Glissant
L'île au vent is an association under the law of 1901 with the aim of promoting agroecology and permaculture as part of a popular education approach. It has been a partner of Solidarités Jeunesses since 2024. Building with materials such as straw and clay is both efficient and respectful of living organisms and resources. Eco-construction is a solution for the future in a world where resources will be limited. This project will respond to your fundamental desire to be active and committed, and will develop your ability to think in a cooperative and creative way.

Directions to meeting point

• Approximate arrival time: around 4 PM •
• The meeting point is located at Kermerrien, 29550 Ploéven. For those who cannot find a suitable connection, we can pick you up at the train station.
• Possible transport options: from the station, there is a bus line (No. 37).
• Departure time on the last day: around 10 AM.
• The meeting point is at Kermerrien in Ploéven.

Additional comments

This workcamp is funded by the European Solidarity Corps.There is no registration fee. Transport costs will be reimbursed up to a lumpsum fixed according to the travelled distance. Pocket money of €7 per day will be distributed.