I have a lot of people requesting a workshop in California. I have a week available June 15-21 and would like to have someone step up and host a workshop on their property. You can see what is involved at www.StrawBaleWorkshops.com on the “Host a Workshop” page. It’s a sweet deal if you are planning to build a small straw bale structure. We can do anything from 300 square feet to 1000 square feet. The smaller structure would make an awesome studio or guest cottage.
Check out my website for details and then let me know if you are the host I am looking for. I will take leads on a first come first served basis as always. Hope to hear from you soon!
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Andrew Morison is a specialist in straw bale and green construction. He has shown thousands of people how to build their own straw bale projects through his comprehensive series of instructional straw bale, concrete foundation, and plastering DVDs. You can check these out at http://www.LearnStrawBale.com.com.
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March 5th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
How about a straw bale garage?
March 5th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Sure. The garage door walls will need some special attention as the openings are so big. I suggest you make that wall stick frame so you can build in standard garage wall shear panels or moment frames as required by California code. What size structure are you considering by the way? A 2 car garage or a 2 car garage plus RV storage with a mother in law unit above? The answer will have an impact on whether we can do the workshop there or not.
March 8th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
we own 7 acres in Amador Co. about 45 miles outside of sacramento or stockton. what does it entail to host a building party?
March 11th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Hi Mary,
I may have secured a host for June of this year, but nothing is solid yet. You can see what is required at the following link: http://www.strawbaleworkshops.com/Host_a_Workshop.html
April 2nd, 2009 at 2:15 pm
My June workshop is now officially hosted. Thanks for any interest and there’s always 2010! I will be teaching in Willow Creek, CA. If you want to sign up, please visit http://www.StrawBaleWorkshops.com