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Straw Bale WorkshopsGain in-depth experience with straw bale construction and finish work in these comprehensive workshops frequently held on owner sites. These workshops will cover all phases of Straw Bale construction and are suitable for homeowners, designers, contractors, and anyone else who has an interest in exploring the possibilities of Straw Bale. Theory, design, codes, siting, foundation, and moisture issues are addressed in presentation, demonstration and discussion. There is always plenty of opportunity for participants to raise bales, compress walls, set door and window bucks, and prepare the walls for stucco/plaster finishes. All of our workshops begin with an evening slide show and overview of Straw Bale construction as it pertains to the Pacific Northwest. The next day onsite, we mix classroom demonstration followed by implementation. During classroom sessions, we discuss foundation options, roof overhangs, structural details, electrical wiring options, code considerations, and moisture issues. Since 1996 Terry has been using alternative building methods, integrating them with the passive solar concepts and traditional forms she has been working with for 25 years. She brings her passion for hands-on construction to her workshops. Have you ever wondered what goes on in a hands-on straw bale workshop? You can see for yourself by following the links in the outlines of our past workshops below. Announcing our 2010 WorkshopsWe are very excited to announce that we will be teaching two straw bale workshops in beautiful Leavenworth, Washington this summer! Our site is the future two-story home of an extended family with in-home businesses, so the building is large enough that we decided to accommodate two groups over two separate long weekends. It is a post and beam structure with the frame integrated into the bales for a clean interior finish. The roof and upper floor will be built prior to the workshop, providing us protection from the sun. While not of our design, this home gives us a wonderful opportunity to increase the knowledge of straw bale construction to the trades and future owner-builders. A tour of a completed straw bale home will be included in the workshop, along with the opportunity to talk with the family that lives there. Come learn some new skills, experience firsthand this alternative way of building, and be a part of the growing straw bale community! August 12 - 15 - Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon August 19 - 22 - Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon If you'd like to help us spread the word, feel free to send our flier to anyone you think would be interested. Workshops are limited to 25 participants each. Please send in your Registration Form before they are all filled up! If you are interested in sponsoring a straw bale workshop on your site, please contact us regarding requirements. 2005 Workshop in LeavenworthThe site for our 2005 workshop was also in beautiful Leavenworth. The home is charming, simply shaped, and the perfect size for a group project. Click here for more pictures. The first morning on site, we made some custom-sized bales, tested the bales for moisture content, and laid the first course of bales. We demonstrated stacking and pinning the bales with bamboo, and staking the door and window frames to the bales. Once all the bales were in place, the walls were shaped and trimmed for stucco preparation. Finally, metal wire mesh was attached and secured to tie the whole wall together. Saturday late afternoon, we visited a completed straw bale home in the area, and our host was very gracious to our curious group, answering questions and allowing full walking and viewing access to the entire home. 2004 Workshop on Camano IslandInstruction mixed with teamwork as we built about half of the walls for
a shop and studio building. Click here
for more pictures. Future Workshop UpdatesOur Resources page may be one of the first places to look when we post a new workshop. Check back often to see when something new has been added to the schedule! If you are interested in sponsoring a straw bale workshop on your site, please contact us regarding requirements. Workshop FeesUnless listed otherwise, workshop fees include lunches, snacks, beverages, and a campsite. Space is limited so please call or e-mail early to make reservations. Local motel lists are available if requested on the registration form. Visa and Mastercard accepted.
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Previous Workshops:
Habib Gonzales of Sustainable Works demonstrating sewing wire mesh to the bales in our 1998 San Juan Island Workshop.
Instructor Dallas Green demonstrates how to make a custom bale
Thanks for coordinating an inspiring workshop full of info and fun! I'm still exhausted... hope to see you all again soon. --Jennifer Ahrens
Camano Island Workshop September 2004
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