Coordinator, Deanne Bednar: STRAWBALE STUDIO provides educational workshops, volunteer & intern opportunities, outreach, exhibits and presentations both on & off-site. Activities include Natural Building plus Rocket Stoves, Foraging, Permaculture Gardening, Worm Composting, Solar Cooking & Drying, Sustainable Community Modeling, Natural Arts & more ! STRAWBALE STUDIO 2013 CALENDAR
~Day Classes, 2-week Courses, Potlucks & Volunteer Days ~
DAY CLASSES
March 1 2013 (Repeat Monthly, every 1st Friday)
1st Friday VOLUNTEER DAY Reed Harvesting. Includes a Free Tour & Lashing Class. 10a - 5p. Attend part or all. March 3 2013
TOOL Repair & Sharpening with John Eisley. 1-5 p $25 prepaid of $35 with rsvp. March 31 2013
HENNA CLASS with local expert at the Strawbale Studio. Includes a tour. 1-5p $25/$35
April 5, 2013
1st Friday VOLUNTEER DAY 10a - 5p. April 7 2013
MUSHROOM GROWING with Paul Angelini. Basics cultivation & hands-on Log to take home. Includes an Earth Oven Pizza Party (with mushrooms, of course !) Fee tbd
May 3, 2013
1st Friday VOLUNTEER DAY 10a - 5p. Tour, Activity & mini-class. June 7, 2013
1st Friday VOLUNTEER DAY 10a - 5p. June 8-9 2013
ROUND POLE FRAMING 2-day Class – on the Angelini’s Outdoor Kitchen, Clarkston. $100 early-bird price for both days prepaid 2 weeks in advance. $150 after that with RSVP. Class size: 12. Register early. See website for Calendar Updates.
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WEEKEND GATHERINGS
with a focus on Reed Harvesting. Held at the Strawbale Studio land. Come to part or all of the weekend ~ for a variety of sustainability experiences, with a focus on reed harvesting. Fri: Potluck & Video
Sat: Reed Harvest, mini-Class (see below), Tour
Sun: Reed Harvest, Design Charette
Feb 15 – 17 2013 Sat. Class ~ Earth Plaster Class
Feb 22 – 24 2013 Sat. Class ~ Natural Materials Presentation
Mar 8 – 10 2013 Sat. Class ~ Thatching Demo & Lashing Class
Mar 15 - 17 2013 Sat. Class ~ Thatching Demo & Cording Class
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NATURAL COTTAGE PROJECTS
2-week Workshops with 4 seasoned builder/instructors. (Visit www.naturalcottageproject.com for details)
April 13-27,2013
"Building the Complete Cob & Timber Cottage." Birdsong Hollow, Woodbury, TN
May 11-24, 2013
"Natural Building Essentials." Straw Bale Studio, Oxford, Michigan
July 13-26, 2013
"The Hobbit Sauna & Timber Frame Gazebo." Strawbale Studio, Oxford, MI. Sept. 28-Oct.11, 2013
"Building the Cob & Timber Cottage II ." Birdsong Hollow, Woodbury, TN
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ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
Spring -Winter 2013
"Internship Program / Work Trade" in Natural Building & Sustainable Skills. 1 month to several months. Details on website
Monthly "Full Moon Potluck & Bonfire"
Jan 26, Feb 25, March 26, April 25. This community event includes Potluck, bonfire, tour of the buildings grounds. Free event, donations appreciated. Monthly 1st Friday "Volunteer Days" Includes Tour, Activity & mini-class. See website for details.
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By reconnecting with nature and community, activities create sustainable local living practices ~ by empowering us all to take part in the construction & design of structures and supportive environments that are both ecological & beautiful !
