Straw Bale Construction

This workshop has been cancelled. For more information, please contact Jennifer Lennie at jennifer@everdale.org or 519-855-4859 x101.

With Ben Polley of Harvest Homes

Straw bales can be used to build homes and other types of buildings that are extremely durable, beautiful, energy-efficient, low-cost and well suited to our four-season climate. We will focus on important construction details difficult to glean from books and important for Ontario Code and climate context - perfect for the future homeowner builder or professional builder. You will gain lots of theory and practical experience building a small straw bale cabin. This weekend workshop is really hands-on, so expect to get dirty!
Note: this will not include cement lime or earthen plastering. We recommend you take the plastering and finishing workshop set in July.

Here is a list of what to bring:

• Tent
• Sleeping bag
• Flashlight
• Personal stuff
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen
• Pen and notebook
• Camera
• Weather-appropriate clothing

Fee includes vegetarian meals and camping.

Location: Everdale Farm, please go to the Contact Us section for directions.
A list of accomodations in the area is available upon request if you don't feel like camping.

Please be sure to have time to set up your tent and be in the Round Room for a 7:00pm start on Friday night.