3 Week Bamboo Internship Program
3 Week Bamboo Internship Program
Bamboo Creative Bali Internship programs are for those who would like to gain practical experience in bamboo building and become proficient in bamboo carpentry and joinery along with gaining knowledge of bamboo carpentry, model-making, basic bamboo design principles and treatment, truss method construction, bamboo interiors and flooring, roofing methods, window and door-making, earth-building aspects, finishing and maintenance of bamboo structures.
Internships offer a personalised learning experience in a small group setting. From the initial process of harvesting and treating bamboo, constructing foundations, and honing skills in carpentry and joinery, to designing and constructing a building. You will develop a well-rounded understanding of bamboo construction and its maintenance.
A hands-on experience - developing confidence around the most widely used concepts and techniques of working practically with bamboo.
In our 3-week program, you will learn:
2. Design principles through making design models (3 days)
3. Hands-On 2-week live-build to learn bamboo construction skills
The program will cover various aspects of joinery, including:
T-join & Fish-Mouth join
Y-join & komodo-tongue join
Lidi Beam (bundle beam)
Rab-Rab (wedge cuts for curving bamboo arches)
Bamboo Lamination/Pinboo
Pelupuh (smashed bamboo for flooring, walling, roofing)
Bamboo Types and Treatment
Bamboo Building Design Principles and Model-Making
Foundations for Bamboo Buildings
Post and Beam Frame Construction
Subfloor and Floor Installation
Supports and Roof Construction
Walling - Earth Combo Design
Framing for Doors/Windows
Stairs and Railings
We learn about traditional and modern techniques of bamboo building, workshop design ideas and then work on a build for a group build/ community project. You will gain experience in bamboo joinery, carpentry and the design process through a group project project with the guidance of expert bamboo carpenters and master-craftsmen learning the “tricks of the trade” and unique traditional skills of artisan bamboo workers. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the technique and design elements of constructing a bamboo structure.
Internship programs run for 3 weeks Monday to Saturday.
We start at 8.45am for prep work and continuing tasks. The daily teaching program starts at 10am. Lunch is usually at 12-1pm and then the afternoon session finishes around 4.30pm.
(You can arrive 8.45am for preparation and manual skills practice or at 10am when the program starts). Occasionally Balinese ceremonies mean we will reschedule days to a Sunday or the week after the official 3 week program.
All tools and materials are provided - as is Lunch daily (vegan/vegetarian/halal options available).
Tool kits can be ordered in advance - tools for daily activities are provided.
Fees are non-refundable but if you are unable to attend for unforeseen circumstances, you can reschedule all or part of the program up to 24 months forward.
Location: Belega Eco-School (Jl Raya Belega no. 50) 35-45min South-East from Ubud; 1 hour 15min from Airport/Denpasar.
Accommodation: Live-in or Live out options. Comfortable local
accommodation is available including breakfast for Rp.1,500,000/week
(details/dates can be confirmed on enrollment confirmation).
You will receive an enrollment pack by email - please return the enrolment confirmation form to confirm your attendance.
Please inform us of any special dietary requirements.
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If you have questions, You can make a time to schedule a 30min meeting in Calendy or message us in WhatsApp.
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