| May 8, 2009 | to | May 10, 2009 |
Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia
From choosing a good site, basics of passive solar design, over space saving strategies to choosing the appropriate materials for your project- we will present ideas, exercises, and information, share experiences and support your personal process. A packed weekend course to get you started. Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. See attached. Facilitator: Elke Cole, natural house designer/ builder . www.elkecole.com
Grafton, New York — late summer 2009
Two-day hands-on workshop on natural plasters with a focus on their application in straw bale construction. For all skill levels. You will leave with a basic understanding of prepping, mixing and applying a variety of natural plasters. We will address topics including various mixing methods, tool use, properties of plaster components, material estimation, and how to approach different scale projects. This workshop couples well with the Straw Bale Workshop. Lunches included. Cost: $200-250. Contact: (518) 229-1339 or jonah@hvnb.net . Website: http://www.hvnb.net
| July 1, 2009 | to | July 8, 2009 |
Grafton, New York
Full immersion experience in straw bale construction from start to finish of straw bale installation. Includes a 2-day workshop as well as a week of hands-on instructional experience. This is an opportunity for those interested in immersing themselves in the details and on-going problem solving of straw-bale construction. Space is limited. Inquire for application details.
Cost: $600-750. Contact: (518) 229-1339 or jonah@hvnb.net . Website: http://www.hvnb.net
| July 4, 2009 | to | July 5, 2009 |
Grafton, New York
Two-day, hands-on workshop on straw-bale construction, packed with the basics of working with straw bales. Topics include stacking, customizing, windows and doors, electrical and plumbing, and problem shooting. We will also discuss design principles, prep, detailing, plasters, and the ever-evolving field of natural building. We will be raising the walls to a newly constructed timber-frame straw-bale home. Celebrate the independence of building your own home with us. Lunches included. Event Cost: $200-250. Contact: (518) 229-1339 or jonah@hvnb.net . Website: http://www.hvnb.net
| April 28, 2009 | to | May 2, 2009 |
Naturita, CO
This workshop is being hosted as part of the construction of the Naturita Public Library, a 4400 square foot straw bale structure. Tim White, formerly of American Clay, will be instructing. Please contact Tim White at 970-946-1204 or twtraditionalplasters@frontier.net for more information and registration.
| May 1, 2009 | to | May 10, 2009 |
Los Olivos, California
Spirit Pine Sanctuary. For more info please contact cobbetty@gmail.com or phone 805-698-3840
