Upcoming events.


Earth & Environment: Building a Sustainable Future
Nov
9

Earth & Environment: Building a Sustainable Future

The French Embassy in Amman, IFPO , and Ak Habitat invite you to participate in the workshop “Earth and Environment: Toward Building a Sustainable Future,” which will include practical training on:

Types of soil and their properties
Suitability of soil for construction
Introduction to clay bricks
Introduction to rammed earth
Dorodango balls

Location: Jabal Amman - Across from
InterContinental Hotel, Building 67, First Floor.

This event is free, supported by the French Embassy in Amman.

For Registration, fill in the form in bio

Seats are very limited; priority will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Suitable for all ages above 12; younger participants are welcome with parental supervision.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/rtLm1sMLA7ciJTgT6

Date & Time

9/11/2024

10:00-15:00


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Basics of Carpentry
Sep
8
to Sep 15

Basics of Carpentry

**Join us in our upcoming workshop to learn the basics of carpentry and embark on a journey of hands-on skills and self-reliance!**

**Main Topics:**

We will explore together the fundamentals of working with wood:

**First Session:**

- Types of wood available in the market, their approximate prices, and uses

- Introduction to the types of hand and power tools needed for woodworking, their specifications, and prices

- How to dismantle a pallet and prepare the wood for use

**Second Session:**

- Preparing the pieces needed to make a chair

- Using a planer

- Using a sanding machine

- Using a hand saw

**Third Session:**

- Completing the preparation of pieces and assembling the chair

**Fourth Session:**

- Introduction to types of paint

- Painting the chair

**Location:** AK Habitat - Jabal Amman - Opposite Intercontinental Hotel - Building No. 67, First Floor.

**Registration Fees:** 60 Jordanian Dinars

**Dates:** 8, 10, 12, 15 September 2024

**Time:** 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

For Registration, fill in the registration form and we will contact you soon: https://forms.gle/rZ4yrqSyCDAvDosi8

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Roof and Balconies Gardening
Sep
5
to Sep 7

Roof and Balconies Gardening

**How do we create green spaces in our homes and apartments? How can we grow vegetables and leafy greens to reduce our dependence on the market? How do we reconnect with nature and the earth?**

**Main Topics:**

**First Session:**

- Basics of rooftop and balcony gardening

- The right soil mix for planting in pots

- Optimal planting times

- Planting from seedlings

- Fertilization and pest control

**Second Session:**

- Basics of planting from seeds

- Preparing seedling trays

- Sowing seeds and caring for them

- Practical applications

**Location:** AK Habitat - Jabal Amman - Opposite Intercontinental Hotel - Building No. 67, First Floor.

**Registration Fees:** 35 Jordanian Dinars for both sessions; for one session: 20 Jordanian Dinars.

**Number of Seats:** 9

**Session 1:** September 5, 2024

**Session 2:** September 7, 2024

**Time:** 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

For registration, please fill in the application form and we will contact you soon: https://forms.gle/Bi5FC4gdCmefiJE3A

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Smart Agriculture- small holdings
Jul
22
to Jul 24

Smart Agriculture- small holdings

Join us in our upcoming workshop to spend some time learning, creating, and exploring innovative ways of home gardening and plant care.

**Main Topics:**

We will explore some solutions to indoor gardening challenges, such as:

- Using artificial lighting when natural light is insufficient

- How to grow microgreens

- Creating a glass terrarium

- Rooting and water-based planting

**Location:** Jabal Amman - opposite InterContinental Hotel

**Registration Fee:** 40 Jordanian Dinars

** Registration Link: https://forms.gle/kHoQb2uHYxvWUdQHA

**Time and Date:**

- Monday and Wednesday

22 & 24 /07/2024

18:30-21:00

or

- Saturday

20/7/2024

11:00-16:00

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Basics of Carpentry
Jul
21
to Jul 25

Basics of Carpentry

Join us in our upcoming workshop to learn the basics of woodworking and start your journey into manual skills and self-reliance.

**Main Topics:**

We will explore the basics of working with wood together:

**First Session:**

- Types of wood available in the market, their prices, and uses

- Types of necessary hand and power tools, their specifications, and prices

- Safe use of tools

**Second and Third Sessions:**

- Assembling a chair

- Final finishing of the product

**Location:** AK Habitat - Jabal Amman - opposite InterContinental Hotel - Building No. 67, First Floor.

**Registration Fee:** 60 Jordanian Dinars

** Registration link: https://forms.gle/JmUq4EsaLGjkZPok6

**Time and Date:**

21, 23, and 25 /07/2024

18:30-21:00

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Earthen Plaster
May
31
to Jun 1

Earthen Plaster

Disconnect from the busy week and immerse yourself in the world of earth... This workshop offers the perfect opportunity to learn, create, and explore alternative materials for construction.

This hand on workshop will focus on:

  • Types of soil and their characteristics

  • Suitability of soil for plastering

  • Plastering Layers

  • Preparation plaster mixes & Samples

  • Plastering a wall

Date and Time: 31 May & 1 June , from 14:00 to 18:00

Location: Airport road close to bikers village

Fees: 50 JOD

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/fGMdB4sKVGeopdaM7

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Rammed Earth
May
24
to May 25

Rammed Earth

Disconnect from the busy week and immerse yourself in the world of earth... This workshop offers the perfect opportunity to learn, create, and explore alternative materials for construction.

This hands on workshop will focus on:

  • Types of soil and their characteristics

  • Suitability of soil for rammed earth technique

  • Carazas test

  • Preparation of suitable mixtures for rammed earth

  • Wallet Construction

Date & Time: 24 & 25 May from 14:00-18:00

Location: Airport road, close to bikers village

Fees: 50 JOD

Registration link: https://forms.gle/371DwJerCZR6pSEq9

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Adobe blocks masonry
May
17
to May 18

Adobe blocks masonry

Disconnect from the busy week and immerse yourself in the world of earth... This workshop offers the perfect opportunity to learn, create, and explore alternative materials for construction.

This hands on workshop focuses on:

  • Mud blocks production

  • Building with mud blocks essentials,

  • Understanding the bond pattens,

  • Preparing the mortar mix,

  • Controlling horizontal alignment and verticality.

Location: Airport Road close to exit club and bikers village

Time & Date: 17 & 18 May from 14:00-18:00

Fees: 50 JOD

Registration link: https://forms.gle/qDGPRiu3rnGYHAZP7

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Earthen Plasters
Apr
26
to Apr 27

Earthen Plasters

Disconnect from the busy week and immerse yourself in the world of earth... This workshop offers the perfect opportunity to learn, create, and explore alternative materials for construction.

Workshop Highlights:

Hands-On Experience to:

  • Types of soil and their characteristics

  • Suitability of soil for plastering

  • Plastering Layers

  • Preparation plaster mixes & Samples

  • Plastering a wall

For registration: https://forms.gle/iMu1adSxDiYLQRwx8

Location: Airport Road- Close to Bikers Village

Registration Fees: 50 JOD

Date & Time: 26&27 April 9:00-12:00

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Rammed Earth
Apr
19
to Apr 20

Rammed Earth

Disconnect from the busy week and immerse yourself in the world of earth... This workshop offers the perfect opportunity to learn, create, and explore alternative materials for construction.

Hands-On Experience to:

  • Types of soil and their characteristics

  • Suitability of soil for rammed earth technique

  • Carazas test

  • Preparation of suitable mixtures for rammed earth

  • Wallet Construction

For registration: https://forms.gle/c9VZCfz8CViTXYnZA

Location: Airport Road- Close to Bikers Village

Registration Fees: 50 JOD

Date & Time: 19 &20 April 2024

From 14:00-17:00

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Paper Recycling
Mar
8

Paper Recycling

Do you want to turn your paper piles into reusable paper? Join us for a paper recycling workshop! This workshop is designed to teach you how to recycle paper and turn it into new and useful products. Throughout this workshop, we will learn the steps of the recycling process in detail, starting from collecting used paper all the way to manufacturing the final product.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Paper Sorting

  • Paper Shredding

  • Paper Pulping

  • Manual Sorting Process

  • Pulp Formation

  • Final Product Manufacturing

Location: Airport Road- Close to Bikers Village

Registration Fees: 30 JOD

Date: 08-03-2024

Time: 14:00-17:00

Registration Link here

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Vermi compost workshop
Mar
2

Vermi compost workshop

As part of our educational activities in waste management, we are organizing a hands-on workshop on vermi composting on March, 2nd, from 10:00 to 13:30 , Amman timing.
The workshop will take place in a farm located on Airport Road, close to Arab Horse club.

Registration fees: 30 JOD

For registration, fill in the form

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Adobe Blocks- Masonry
Mar
1

Adobe Blocks- Masonry

Topics included: building with mud blocks essentials, the bond patten, preparing the mortar mix, controlling horizontal alignment and verticality.

Time & Date: Friday, March 1st from 14:00-17:00 Amman Time.

Registration fees: 30 JOD

For Registration: Fill the form

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ِAdobe Blocks Production Workshop
Feb
23
to Feb 24

ِAdobe Blocks Production Workshop

It all begins with an idea…. The idea gets formed when knowledge is sought…. Knowledge is the ignition to action…. Action is the first step towards achieving big dreams….

Come and Join our hands on workshop to learn about: Identifying soil properties for construction: Introduction to earth building techniques, Soil composition, Sensitivity analysis and soil testing, Mixes samples, Tools needed for blocks production ,Samples assessment, Blocks production, Drying conditions, Blocks Testing

Fees: 50 JOD

For registration fill in the registration form

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