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AguaLuna

Alpine Tx 79830 USA

Agua-Luna Onsite Workshop / Course Topics & Fees

Course participants will be introduced to ethical theory before moving on to evaluating self-sufficiency and alternative energy issues. The course incorporates activities on specific topics about environmental solutions, carbon footprints, self-sufficient building, and alternative energy. Course participants are welcome to use these activities in their own teaching or outreach work as long as that work is not for profit.

Alternative Energy Concepts Workshop
$110 per week (fee covers all project materials and lab costs)
This workshop course is directed towards the average person who wants to gain a basic knowledge of Alternative Energy. Participants will learn Past, Current and Future Energy and fuel resources, alternative fuel and energy options, alternative fuel and energy conversion, and more. Participants and Instructors will prepare and perform theoretical, lab and on-site presentations, examples and projects, leading the learning experience.

Home Small Scale Hydrogen Generation Workshop

$110 per week (fee covers all project materials and lab costs)
This workshop course focuses on the basics of Small Scale Hydrogen Generation and how it can be applied safely in the average Home, vehicle and daily use. The basic technical knowledge and skills in this workshop will be useful in helping family and consumers better understand and incorporate Hydrogen as a safe fuel, limiting if not extinguishing their need for fossil fuels. Hands-on electrical and chemical Hydrogen generation will be featured. Participants and Instructors will prepare and perform theoretical, lab and on-site presentations, examples and projects, leading the learning experience.

Self-Sufficient House Construction Workshop

$110 per week (fee covers all project materials and lab costs)

This course is designed for any interested in specific techniques and construction methods, utilizing natural or eco-friendly materials. The focus will be on material properties in their relationship to different locations, climates and accessibility, but other topics relevant to both environment and human health need will be covered. Specific topics include different methods in working with and building homes out of Adobe, Cob, Pole, Rock, Papercrete, Recycled materials, Rammed earth, Hay bale, Cordwood, Underground and their ecologically-friendly impact on the terrain. Participants will work in the lab as well as hands-on through activities and case studies to improve their knowledge and skill in building sustainable / eco-friendly, green homes.

How To DIY Wind Generator I Workshop

$110 per week (fee covers all project materials and lab costs)
This course is a workshop focused on the basics of Wind Generations and how it can be applied to the home. The basic technical knowledge and skills in this workshop will be useful in helping the consumer better understand Wind technology as a useful form of electricity and how it will affect their need for alternative energy. Laboratory investigations, instruction and projects will give participants experience with energy extraction and transformation, conversion, practicality, incorporation, maintenance, and more. The course focuses on history, theory, environmental need for, and home applications of the wind turbines as a viable source of needed electricity, with several small hands-on projects carried out. This course is a pre-request to help understand “Practical Wind Generator use and construction” which will be covered in the “How To DIY Wind Generator II Workshop” July 15-19, 2008.

How To DIY Wind Generator II Workshop

$110 per week (fee covers all project materials and lab costs)
This advanced workshop is only open to those who have attended one of the previous “How To DIY Wind Generator I Workshops”. Attendees will learn how to prepare, construct and install advanced Practical Wind Generators for home or business use. Activities will include parts description and location, generator construction, How to Build your own blades, pole raising, wiring, battery banks, inverters, and more. Participants will prepare and perform preparation lab activities in class, carrying out the remainder of the project in an on-site construction environment.

How To Build your own Solar Panels I Workshop
To be announced

How To Build your own Solar Panels II Workshop
To be announced

What to bring:

The weather in Texas is very volatile so bring lots of layers of clothes you don’t mind destroying at work, sturdy closed-toed work shoes, sunscreen and a hat with a wide brim to protect you from the intense sun.

- Leather work gloves

- Heavy duty rubber cement gloves

- Safety Glasses

- Ear plugs

- Dust masks

- Hammer

- Utility knife

- Retractable tape measure

- Tool belt

Can’t make the On-Site Workshop? Self-Sufficiency Workshops are now available online. See below for details, dates and pricing or contact us at workshops@agua-luna.com.

Agua-Luna Online Workshop / Course Information

Agua-Luna’s popular Self-Sufficiency Workshop/Courses have been updated and will now be offered online. The courses are designed for first-timer enrollees or repeat offenders who are motivated to make an environmental difference in their own lives and in the lives of those around.
 

The courses, taught entirely on the Internet, gives participants the knowledge, background, resources, and confidence they need to carry out alternative energy / self sufficient upgrades to their life, home and vehicles. A minimum of 15 hours online, plus an additional 15 hours of reading, writing, research, projects and tasking exams is required for each course.

Participants earn their Green Certificate certifying their knowledge of the latest in green building practices, technologies and techniques.
 

Dan Martin, a Theoretical and Structural Engineer retired from Boeing Aerospace, The Author of 10 How to Do it Yourself Sustainability / Alternative Energy Guides now living 100% Off-the-Grid will be the instructor for all current workshop topics. For more information about course content, please contact him directly attn: Dan Martin at martin@agua-luna.com