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What I Learned About Community at the Bellingham Workshop
See inside the 2025 Bellingham, WA workshop and watch the magic unfold.
Taos, NM Straw Bale Construction Hands-on Workshop
See videos from the 2025 Taos NM workshop and watch the build happen!
Missoula MT Straw Bale Construction 7-day Hands-on Workshop
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Exterior Lime Finish Plaster Color Refresh
A demonstration of using a tile sponge to freshen up a color coat on a finished lime plaster wall of a straw bale house.