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SUMMARY:Small Straw Bale
URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/small-straw-bale74/
LOCATION:OUR Ecovillage :: 1565 Baldy Mountain Rd. Shawnigan Lake, V0R 2W0
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Build a studio or cabin in 5 days: a workshop for gardeners, artists, and home owners=0D=0A=
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Beginners welcome=0D=0A=
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Facilitator : Elke Cole and team=0D=0A=
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Contact: naturalbuilding@ourecovillage.org=0D=0A=
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Description:=0D=0A=
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Call it a studio, a meditation hut, a garden shed, or anything else you like: many jurisdictions allow you to build a small structure without requiring a building permit. 100 square feet is a common size limit (do check with your municipality before you start).=0D=0A=
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In 5 days we will build a complete small straw bale building and you will have the skills to practice on your own.=0D=0A=
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Here’s how we do it:=0D=0A=
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Day 1: prepare base, intro to Straw bale building, prepare bales=0D=0A=
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Day 2: stack bale walls=0D=0A=
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Day 3: Top plate, roof framing, roofing=0D=0A=
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Day 4: pre-finish bale walls, trim, and prepare earth plaster=0D=0A=
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Day 5: Plaster=0D=0A=
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(Day 6: go home and start your own!)=0D=0A=
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Participants will work hands-on on all parts and will receive a step by step reference to take home.=0D=0A=
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Straw bale building is applicable in many locations- offering good insulation properties, compatibility with natural finishes and the beauty of thick walls. If you are looking to practice on a small straw bale structure before launching into a full size home this is a great opportunity to refine your skill.=0D=0A=
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Costs: O.U.R. Alumni receive 20% off workshop fees=0D=0A=
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Fee for the workshop:  $ 450 (CAD)=0D=0A=
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http://bit.ly/cMlU4n
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