This CASBA course in Straw Bale Construction will develop your skills in all aspects of straw bale construction. Taking place at the Center for Rural Livelihoods, the course will be a combination of demonstration, discussion, and hands-on learning. Instructors are professional straw bale contractors, architects, engineers, plasterers, energy modelers, and more with a combined experience of a thousand straw bale buildings. This course is suitable for everyone interested in straw bale construction from beginners to building professionals. Supplemental videos and recommended reading materials will provide a solid base of knowledge and common language to work from.
When: Instruction begins at Friday, Aug 21 @ 9am. Participants are encouraged to arrive Thur, Aug 20 3pm-9pm to set up your tent / socialize. Course ends mid-morning Sunday, Aug 23.
Accommodations:
Camping available ($30 / person / site), onsite with shower & toilet
Offsite lodging options available in nearby Cottage Grove
Food: Some meals will be provided, details will follow.
Cost: Registration open till August 16th
Early Bird through June 30th - $495
Regular Price - $595
Pay It Forward - help out a scholarship student - $695
Scholarships (as available) - contact Christopher Foraker - christopherforaker@gmail.com
Course Content:
Current best practices in design and construction of wall assemblies
Code requirements for straw bale construction
How to source, shape, install and stuff bale walls
Electrical and plumbing options
Door and window detailing
Cost saving strategies
Plaster preparation
...and more!
Registrant Requirements: Pre-course preparation will greatly improve your learning experience
Complete the Pro Course Primer Videos before arrival (link will be emailed by mid July)
Read Straw Bale Building Details Book from New Society Publishers (available for purchase here)
Fill out intake questionnaire (will be emailed after registration)
Instructors:
Miles Taylor
Lydia Dolman
Chris Foraker
Jenna Bader
Kita Glass
Catherine Odell
Jim Reiland
[with Anthony Dente, Martin Hammer & David Eisenberg, Bob Theis, Miles Danforth & Amanda Fischer, Massey Burke]
Contacts for additional information / questions:
Accommodations/Scholarships: Christopher Foraker - christopherforaker@gmail.com
Curriculum: Jim Reiland - jim@manyhandsbuilders.com