The LABB's mission is to further the art of bread baking in Los Angeles. We're a group of dedicated amateur bakers. LABB members will get together to discuss techniques, order ingredients in bulk and work towards the creation of wood fired community bread ovens.

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about cob in an urban setting. During these meetings, participants will build a cob oven and cob seating area in the backyard of our hosts' private residence. Oven construction, basic cob mixing and building techniques, niches and sculptural elements will be taught. Theory topics include foundations, roofing, and the logistics of acquiring project materials in the city. Participants will have enough knowledge to take on their own backyard project.

Welcome Homesteaders! We are a group interested in being more self sustainable at our homes, work, and in our lives. We emphasize on education, low cost classes, sharing ideas, and team spirit. Some of the topics we'll be exploring are: - Sustainable Lifestyles - Gardening Organic, Hydroponics, Permaculture, Aquaponics, Biodynamic, Green Wall, Green Roof, Natives, Water Smart, Climate Controlled - Bees Beekeeping - Farm Animals Chickens, Pigs, Goats, Turkeys, Rabbits - Water Resource Management, …