March 24, 2026
School of Natural Building – Practical Natural Building Course
A three-day hands-on course introducing core techniques in natural construction. This training is suitable for people exploring self-build, construction careers, retrofit skills, or broader knowledge of biobased building methods.
Participants will gain practical experience in:
– straw bale construction
– clay plastering
– lime plastering
The course is delivered by experienced tutors from the School of Natural Building and focuses on real site skills, material understanding, and safe working methods.
Date: 17th – 19th April
Location: Melbourne, Derby
Further information and booking is available, here: SNaB's Practical Building Course, Derby, UK
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