| 
  • If you are citizen of an European Union member nation, you may not use this service unless you are at least 16 years old.

  • You already know Dokkio is an AI-powered assistant to organize & manage your digital files & messages. Very soon, Dokkio will support Outlook as well as One Drive. Check it out today!

View
 

January 2012 - May 2012

Page history last edited by Deanne Bednar 11 years, 9 months ago

Home   Calendar   Diary  Building Projects   Links   www.strawbalestudio.org

 

Jan. 8 - Feb 8  2012 

WINTER INTERNSHIP at the Strawbale Studio includes hands-on learning and the principles of:  roof thatching and reed collection, composting systems, interior earthen plasters, intro to fruit tree pruning, permaculture basics, food fermentation, round-pole framing joining techniques.  Some time will be given to infrastructure: wood harvesting and reed collection.  Details.

 

$625/ month or $500 prepaid 1 month in advance.

January 9,2012

Monday 1-5p

 

 

 

 

 

Monday 6-10p

 

 

 

January 12,2012 

Thursday 1-4p

 

 

January 14,2012 10a - 5 p

 

 

 

 

January 21,2012   10 a – 5 p 

 

 

 

 

 

January 28,2012  10a-5p 

 

 

 

Class filled. Fermenting & Simple Cheese Making                                 

Enjoy learning the mysteries of allowing nature to transform food…preserving it, increasing food value and making it tasty ! We will be creating goat cheese, sauer kraut), buttermilk, kefir & more. The delightful Ruth Hoyt will be co-teaching this class with Deanne Bednar. Bring small containers to take home samples and starters !  RSVP and Registration  Followed by the free Full Moon Potluck/Bonfire.  

 

Full Moon Potluck 

You are invited to this free community event that includes a tour of the buildings, a bonfire and an opportunity to be with good folks and nature.   RSVP and Registration 

 

Re-Generative Living !  Tour the grounds and see the Strawbale Studio, earth ovens, rocket stove, winter greenhouse, indoor composting+. View a video on natural building. Learn about upcoming workshops on Thatching, Round-pole framing, Earth Plaster & Sculpting.  Refreshments.  RSVP and Registration 

 

  The basics of Thatching & Reed Collecting 

A beautiful & all-natural roof can be created using our local (invasive) Phragmite reed grass.  Tour thatched buildings on site, see a demo & do some hands-on thatching, see a video and harvest reed!  Optional: stay overnight & continue on Sunday. Limited to 15. Sign up now!  RSVP and Registration Scholarships available. 

 

  Round Pole Framing                                                    

Learn the basics of this practical skill that can be used for structures and a variety of projects. Tour natural buildings on site, forage timbers, use a draw knife to peel the bark practice notching & joining, learn design principles.  Optional: Stay over for more experience on Sunday. Limited Space !  Sign up now.  RSVP and Registration  Scholarships available.

 

 

Class filled. Earth Plaster & Sculpting Class                                  

Learn the basics of locating, mixing & applying earth to retrofit/beautify your existing home. Adhesion coat, plastering, sculpting, strawbale bench.  Can also be applied to natural buildings, of course. Location: the rural White Lakehome of the delightful herbalist, Jim McDonald.  Optional: Join in a 2nd day of hands-on experience & fun.   RSVP and Registration   Directions to Jims

 

$25 prepaid or $40 at door with RSVP

 

 

 

 

 

donations appreciated

 

 

$15 pre-paid. $25 at the door with RSVP

 

 

$75 prepaid 1 week in advance  or $90 at the door with RSVP.  

 

 

$70 or $55 prepaid 1 week in advance.  

 

 

 

$40 or $35 prepaid 1 week in advance.  Scholarships available.

 

 

Feb 7, 2012Tuesday

1-5p 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday 

6 - 10p

 

 

 

March 8,2012 Thursday

 

 

March 10, 2012

10-5p

 

 

 

 

 

 

April -November, also January 2012

 

Class filled.   Fermenting & Simple Cheese Making                

Enjoy learning the mysteries of allowing nature to transform food…preserving it, increasing food value and making it tasty ! We will be creating a simple goat cheese, sauer kraut, buttermilk, kefir yoghurt, fermented fruits & vegies, sour dough & more The delightful Ruth Hoyt will be teaching this class. Bring 8 small containers to take home samples and starters !  RSVP and Registration  Followed by the free Full Moon Potluck/Bonfire.  Sorry, this class is closed.  Let us know if you want us to offer another session. 

 

Full Moon Potluck 

Join in on this free community event that includes a tour of the buildings, a bonfire and an opportunity to be with good folks and nature.    RSVP and Registration

 

Full Moon Potluck 

Join in on this free community event that includes a tour of the buildings, a bonfire and an opportunity to be with good folks and nature.    RSVP and Registration 

 

Class filled. Earth Plaster & Sculpting Class                                  

Learn the basics of locating, mixing & applying earth to retrofit/beautify your existing home. Adhesion coat, plastering, sculpting, strawbale bench.  Can also be applied to natural buildings, of course. Taught by Deanne Bednar, earth sculptor and illustrator of the Natural Plaster Book.  Location: the rural White Lake home of the delightful herbalist, Jim McDonald. Bring food to share. Limited class size. Call to see if there is room before sending money.  Registration 

 

2012 Internship: 

Take part in building projects, and earth day presentations - with a community focus. Projects include rocket stove bench construction, strawbale & cob wall, earth plaster, thatching, and other sustainable living skills.Details. Includes room & board. 3 Scholarship positions available: Outreach, Building & Grounds, Garden

 

 

$25 prepaid or $35 at door with RSVP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

donations appreciated

 

 

 

donations appreciated

 

 

 $35 prepaid 1 week in advance or $45 thereafter. Scholarships available.

 

$500 per month prepaid 4 weeks in advance or $650 thereafter. 

 

 

Apr 6, 2012Friday  1-5p

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday 6-10p

 

 

 

 

April 28,2012 

10a - 6 pm'ish 

 

 

May 5, 2012 6 - 10 pm 

 

 

 

 

May 12, 

2012

Saturday  11-5'ish

 

 

 

 

 

 

May26,2012  Sat.  1-4 pm'ish 

 

 

 

 

 

May 27, 2012 Sun. 10 - 3pm  2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class filled. The Joy of Foraging  - class  & Full Moon Potluck/Bonfire, below                                           

Learn more about the plants that grow in this region & their uses.  Over 100 plants have been identified on this land.  We will focus on about 20 that grow in the lawn, garden, field & woods. See enchanting thatched buildings & take live plants home with you !   RSVP necessary. Limited space.    Registration  Scholarships available.

 

 

Full Moon Potluck 

Please join us for this free community event that includes a tour of the buildings, a bonfire and an opportunity to be with good folks and nature.   Registration 

 

Earth Oven Workshop  ~ held at Kensington Metropark    Learn to construct an oven you can make at your house or community. Hands-on: learn how to locate materials, mix / apply oven mud, insulation and finish layers & sculpting details.  Take a small model home with you. Bring your own bag lunch.  Limited spaces, pre-register now! Family rates / bring-a-friend discount. Scholarships available.    Registration 

 

Full Moon Potluck 

Join in on this free community event that includes a tour of the buildings, a bonfire and an opportunity to be with good folks and nature.    RSVP and Registration 

 

P3: Permaculture, Plants & Plasters

This class, taught by three instructors, will explore different ecosystems at the Strawbale Studio land --gardens, lawns, field & forest and the built environment through the complementary perspectives of Permaculture, Herbalism & Natural Building. Includes a tour of the thatched roof natural buildings & other aspectsof sustainable living: greenhouse, foraging, composting systems, earth ovens, rocket stove, gardens and hands-on project.  Pre-register now !  RSVP and Registration   ~click here for more info~ 

 

To be rescheduled : The Joy of Foraging  This class will be held on lovely rural land near Leonard, MI. Learn more about the plants that grow in this region & their uses.  Over 100 plants have been identified on this land.  We will focus on about 20 that grow in the lawn, garden, field & woods. Come to the Strawbale Studio afterward for a tour if you would like.    RSVP necessary. Limited space.    Registration  Scholarships available.

 

EARTH OVEN mini class at Kensington Metropark ~ Farm Center. Learn to build your own oven with natural local materials.  

Class includes a handout & a copy of the Earth Oven Book by Kiko Denzer. Make a tiny model of an earth oven (sand mold, oven mud) & help apply insulation layer and sculpting to the the Kensington full size turtle oven. This class may also be attended free. by participants from the April 28 workshop, as a "part 2". RSVP and Registration  Details: click on class title above. 

 

 

 

 

 

$25 prepaid 1 week in advance or $40 at the door. 

 

 

 

 

donations appreciated.

 

 

 

$55 prepaid 1 month in advance or $70 thereafter. 

 

 

donations appreciated

 

 

 

$ 45 prepaid 1 week in advance or $65 with RSVP. s

 

 

 

 

 

$20 prepaid 1 week/ $25

 

 

 

 

 

$45 prepaid or $55 at the door

Limit 10. 

 

 

 

 

Comments (0)

You don't have permission to comment on this page.