June 7, 2018
The practical workshops are a massive part of the Big Straw Bale Gathering. A chance for you to learn the hands on skills necessary to build your own home, or brush up on some of the latest techniques.
Workshops are included in the ticket price, and will require signing up on the morning of the workshop (Don’t worry there will be plenty of sessions!).
First workshop up is:
Intro To Bale Building
From resizing a bale to notching a post. Build a complete wall, straighten and prep for plaster. Prefect Beginner session.
Workshop led by: Hawkland Ecological Building
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Pioneering circular insulation with wheat straw – made in the UK
A lived-in look at seasonal comfort, heat loss and real-world performance in a straw panel home.
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