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residential
weekend course
straw-bale building |
This
is a practical building project, aiming to leave a permanent structure
on the site, although if we don't have a permanent build, we'll do a temporary build using all the same techniques. This will involve some carpentry and general building
as well as handling straw bales. We will try to avoid power tools
and people of all abilities are welcome. You will also learn about
the environmental and practical benefits of constructing buildings
using straw bales.
The course
will be run by 'Chug' Tugby, who is one of the leading straw-bale
builders in Britain today. Check out his website World
of Strawbale Building
During the weekend you
will:
- build straw-bale walls
- learn how to work
with straw bales, including cutting and tying
- erect at least part
of the roof structure
- plaster with natural
finishes
- see a slide show of
straw-bale buildings & techniques
- examine existing straw-bale
buildings, built using different methods
more
on straw bale-building
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arrive: |
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Friday
evening at 6.30 for dinner at 7.30 |
depart: |
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Sunday
after lunch (served at 1.00) |
directions: |
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click here for
directions by bicycle, public transport and car |
what
to bring: |
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pen
and notebook; towel; work clothes or overalls; boots / wellies
(meals and bedding are provided)
NO DOGS PLEASE |
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if
you are vegan or have any food allergies, or any special needs |
accommodation: |
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3-4
people sharing single-sex rooms |
prices: |
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£190
high-waged; £160 waged;
£130 student / unwaged
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30
admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
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on the course
you will help construct a working building; examples include a sheep-shed,
a vegetable store, and here participants are working on the wall
and door frame of an acupuncture studio in Oxford
this wall
has been lime rendered, and now holes are being filled with clay
cob
the 'persuader'
- a home-made tool for gently encouraging walls into position
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