venue: Redfield Community, BucksThis is a practical building project, and we aim to work on a permanent structure on the site or nearby, although if we don't have a permanent build, we'll do a temporary build using all the same techniques. This will involve some carpentry and general building as well as handling straw bales. We will try to avoid power tools and people of all abilities are welcome. You will also learn about the environmental and practical benefits of constructing buildings using straw bales. The course will be run by 'Chug' Tugby, who is one of the leading straw-bale builders in Britain today. Check out his website World of Strawbale Building During the weekend you will:
NB: this course doesn't cover roofing and foundations, which are covered in a separate course. dates: see 'book online' below
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how
to book: |
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arrive: |
Friday
evening at 6.30 for dinner at 7.30 |
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depart: |
Sunday
after lunch (served at 1.00) |
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directions: |
click here for
directions by bicycle, public transport and car |
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what
to bring: |
pen
and notebook; towel; work clothes or overalls; boots / wellies
(meals and bedding are provided) NO DOGS PLEASE |
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let
us know: |
if
you are vegan or have any food allergies, or any special needs |
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accommodation: |
3-4
people sharing single-sex rooms |
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prices: |
£190
high-waged; £170 waged; £150 student / unwaged Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee) No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course |
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car
sharing: |
visit
our car
sharing forum to offer or request a lift |
on the course
you will help construct a working building; examples include a sheep-shed,
a vegetable store, and here participants are working on the wall
and door frame of an acupuncture studio in Oxford
this wall has been lime rendered, and now holes are being filled with clay cob