Crafting with Cob: Stories of Clay, Community, and Creativity - Kate Edwards

Crafting with Cob: Stories of Clay, Community, and Creativity - Kate Edwards - BS128

In this episode, we dive into the ancient and evolving craft of earth building with Kate Edwards, a seasoned sculptor and passionate teacher. Join us as Kate shares her journey from art therapy to building with cob, a natural and age-old construction material. Discover how she turns humble mud into beautiful, sustainable homes, all while inspiring a global community to embrace this timeless technique. From working on historic restorations to teaching hands-on workshops, Kate’s stories blend the practical with the poetic. Whether you're a seasoned builder or simply curious about sustainable living, this episode is packed with insights on building with clay, creating lasting community connections, and the unexpected joy of getting your hands dirty.

Episode Links:

Kate's Website - https://www.cobcourses.com/
ACAN - https://www.architectscan.org/naturalmaterials
Cambridge cob model village - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-27668655
BOOK Clay a human History - https://assets.ikhnaie.link/click.html?wgcampaignid=1615880&wgprogramid=10671&wgtarget=https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Jennifer-Lucy-Allan/Clay--A-Human-History/30048887
Becky Little Episode - https://www.buildingsustainabilitypodcast.com/mud-the-ultimate-building-material-becky-little/

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Kate Edwards

Kate Edwards originally studied sculpture at Camberwell College of Arts and later ran her own interior design and property renovation company in London. She is also a qualified Art Psychotherapist. However in 2005 her path changed direction forever after she attended a cob building course in Ireland. Kate has also always been passionate about environmental issues and so when she discovered cob, her destiny was decided. She founded Edwards Eco Building in 2005 and began building beautiful cob garden studios and straw bale buildings for clients in the UK. When it comes to talking about cob and eco building Kate is a natural and she has appeared on various television programmes – notably BBC One’s Inside Out and she also appeared as a thatching apprentice on BBC Two’s Mastercrafts.