Elisabeth

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I am currently

Description

Hi, I'm Élisabeth from France :)

I am expected to finish my Master's degree (in Environmental science & policy) this summer and I am in dire need of finally touching some grass!

I've always been very creative and handy and I would love to finally spend more time designing solutions, using my hands to build things from scratch and working outside no matter the weather.

Over the years I've learned some traditional masonry techniques while restoring a medieval castle, taught myself how to sew/knit/crochet, learned welding to fix a piano I had found in the streets, practiced and taught woodwork as a scout chief in summer camps, learned essentials to maintain a vegetable garden with my grandpa, worked with countless animals (in a barn, petsitting, and caring for reptiles), learned how to install solar panels, and overall used every chance I got to turn ideas into practical and fun projects with usually few materials available.

I'm adaptable and comfortable with autonomy but also very adventurous and eager to learn from others and share!

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Beginner
Dutch: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I'm happy to teach French or English to children or adults in the family :) I want to improve my Dutch but find it very difficult to practice from abroad so I'm hoping to have an 'immersive' experience to practice more intensely!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Charity Work

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

More details about your skills

Here are a few skills I've collected over the years:
- Woodwork (making things from simple tools to elevated beds in trees!)
- Knitting, crocheting, sewing by hand
- Caring for animals: horses, house pets, reptiles
- Welding, repairing some electronics
- Masonry techniques
- Basic gardening skills

Overall I'm a super quick learner when it comes to picking up practical skills!

Age

23

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  vegetarian (ideally, but I'm flexible)