Our Cob Building Workshop participants and the cob bench they built

Our recent Cob Building Workshop participants were able to build a cob bench from the foundation up, and I was very pleased with what we came up with. A cob bench is the perfect beginner cob building project, as it is simple, yet provides enough of a design challenge to be interesting and engaging. The best cob bench will be comfortable, inviting, and of course visually interesting. With a bench, you can “try it on” as you go and sit and feel out the dimensions and adjust as necessary. You don’t even need a tape measure.

Our group did a great job sculpting and designing. The bench is very comfortable, just deep enough, and with a nice supportive back. The arms are very comfortable and are located at just the right height. I’m excited for the day that it dries out and can be sat on without disrupting the cob.

Good job, Cob Workshop people! This cob bench will be appreciated for many years.