The Big Straw Bale Gathering – Last few days of early bird tickets and lineup announcements
February 26, 2018
On Thursday the 1st of March we will start releasing our lineup of speakers for the 2018 Big Straw Bale Gathering.
Early bird ticket prices will end at 23:00 Wednesday the 28th of February.
We have also updated the event info, so please check out the Big Straw Bale Gathering event page

Timber Framing for Straw Bale Construction with Chris Hawker and Ben Nother
📅 **25 March 2025**
📍 **Online Event**
Timber framing plays a crucial role in straw bale construction, influencing durability, efficiency, and design. In this session, Hawkland’s Chris Hawker and Ben Nother will share their expertise, using their latest build near Ross-on-Wye as a case study.
They will explore:
✔️ The specific approach they have taken to constructing the timber frame
✔️ How their designs have evolved over the years
✔️ The reasoning behind their current method
✔️ A broader discussion on timber-frame vs load-bearing straw bale construction
The session will conclude with a Q&A, offering the opportunity to gain insights from two of the UK’s leading practitioners in timber and straw construction.