Enjoy these resources about the Strawbale Studio … publications, books, videos & more.
STRAWBALE STUDIO has been featured in a number of wonderful publications and websites, including
- Naturalhomes.org
- Mother Earth News (photo illustration)
- Strawbale Article in Crazy Wisdom Journal Flipbook
- BUILDING with Strawbale in the Mitten State – Crazy Wisdom Magazine doc.
- The NATURAL COTTAGE BUILD Blog – story & photos by Laura
- DCat.net (photo illustration)
- A Michigan Energy Office case study (PDF)
- “The Art of Natural Building” Book, edited by Michael Smith
- “The Beauty of Strawbale” Book, by Bill & Athena Steen
- Alternative Homes Interview by Luke Rossman
- Earth, Art & Architecture. Mother Earth News Slideshow by Chris McClellan. David Eisenberg’s slide show.
Check out the Strawbale Studio Yearly REPORTS with PICTURES ! 2020 2019 2018
2017 2016 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2012 blog with pics, 2011, 2010 Pictures – 2010 Report, 2009, 2008
Books Illustrated by Deanne Bednar
The Cobber’s Companion: How to Build Your Own Earthen Home
Curriculum & Art by Deanne Bednar
Global Ecovillage Project Collaboratively create
a model of an ecological community that is inspiring, fun, and restorative.
World Pledge Poster (illustrated by Deanne, written by Lillian Genser)
& accompanying Conflict Resolution Curriculum
O Beautiful Gaia ~ Endangered Species PosterArtwork for the CD project O Beautiful Gaia recording to protect endangered species.
Circle of Life ~ Sculpture of clay/sand subsoil from the land.
Strawbale Studio 3 min video by Sarah Angelini Media 2019
Rocket Mass Heater
Strawbale Studio tour with Deanne Bednar 17 min Video by Cooper Green
2018 WINTERNSHIP ~ Slideshow by “One Mindful Step” .
Earth Plaster & Sculpted Walls Workshop held at MICHIGAN FOLK SCHOOL Oct 1-2, 2022
Video to come….
Affordable Housing Revolution in ToledoCheck out what's happening in Toledo at the Toledo Permaculture Network.
Every year we try to get up to Deanne Bednar’s Straw Bale Studio (strawbalestudio.org) a few times to do building workshops with her. In 2017 we took a walk in her woods to share some of the lovely natural structures including this firewood cover with a very simple (mostly) natural living roof. Stay tuned for part 2 where we look at an example of a simple thatched roof.
We continue our tour of Deanne’s Living and Natural roofs with a stop at this simple firewood storage thatched with the local phragmites reed, which is an invasive species here. By harvesting it in the winter and burning the seed tassels we are using it and also slowing its spread. Stay tuned for part 3 where we check out the different species of plants living on the roof of Deanne’s straw bale sauna.
Welcome to part 3 of our 2017 tour of Natural and Living Roofs at Deanne Bednar’s Straw Bale Studio in Oxford Michigan. Here we are looking at the beautiful mixed vegetation living on the roof of the straw bale and cob sauna we helped build.
Next on our tour of Deanne’s Living and Natural roofs is the jewel of the property: Deanne’s Straw Bale Studio thatched with the local phragmites reed, which is an invasive species here. Strawbalestudio.org
2017 Natural Cottage Project
1 min video by Y Innovations !
See what Y Innovations are up to.
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Photo Blog on Strawbale Studio by These Light Steps
I recently came across these on the internet by accident. Wow.
Video of Butter-making at the Fermenting Fun ! Workshops March 23 & 24, 2019
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Strawbale Studio Winternship 2019 Booklet
by Rob Zverina !
VIEW FLIP BOOK ~ ORDER Flip Book.
2012 Natural Cottage Build – Photo Blog by Learn / Live Peace Blog
MI Earth Day Fest, Rochester Michigan. Strawbale Studio had an exhibit table, Rocket Stove and Earth Oven, fired up…and a Strawbale Climbing Pyramid for kids of all ages. Watch the video to see and hear more about Strawbale Studio segments at minute: 5:00 and 6:30.
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Thatching with phragmites discussed in Port Huron
Invasive reed provides ideal material for revival of historical craft.
Article by Jim Bloch for “The Voice” newspaper.
Report on the Strawbale Studio Slideshow presentation for GLEA ~ Great Lakes Environmental Alliance.
YouTube
2017-03-12 Co-Creating with Earth, Wholly Connected
Written notes from this presentation: Wholly Connected
Blogpost on Earth Plaster, Cob & Earth Oven Workshop
Photos & writing by Jacquelyn Baker 5/28-29/2016
8:02Phragmites Reed Collection for Thatched Roof by Petar Simic 1/2016
Deanne Bednar of the Strawbale Studio in Oxford, MI shows how to harvest Phragmites as reed for a thatched roof system. Thatched roof is a technique of roof building that has been used all….
PODCAST by “PERMACULTURE REALIZED “! Interview with Deanne Bednar about the formation of the Strawbale Studio & a variety of natural building techniques. 11/08/2015
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The Strawbale Studio, in Oakland County is already green – inside and out. – and loaded with charm. It offers educational workshops and activities that promote sustainable living skills. FOX 2 News May 20, 2020. Original video – a news segment on sustainability is no longer available. Alas.
Local Sustainability: RUMFORD FIREPLACE at Strawbale Studio OrionONTV By Susan Lovelace 2014
Local Sustainability: LIVING ROOF at the Strawbale Studio OrionONTV – By Susan Lovelace 2014 2
Local Sustainability: EARTH OVEN at the Strawbale Studio OrionONTV – By Susan Lovelace 2014
Foraged Brunch at the Strawbale Studio May 17, 2014 -Video Production: Justin Holmes
Building Inspiration: Deanne Bednar and The Strawbale Studio Alternative Homes Interview by Luke Rossman.Aug. 2014
Strawbale Studio Sustainablity Harvest Dinner
Story by Ross Lukeman Alternative Homes Today and photos by Deanne and others.
A few years ago I left my cubicle and headed to southern Oregon for a 9-day course in natural building, and my view of home construction would never be the same. The traditional techniques being taught displayed the wisdom of centuries past, simpler …
Thatch & Cob
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Thatched Roof in the rain by Dana Driscoll 2014
Thatched Roof in the rain by Dana Driscoll 2014
Tara & Tylers pics of Thatching at Strawbale Studio 2012
Tara & Tylers experience of Reed Harvesting 2012.
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10 second Clay Stomping video by Abdul Al-Fraih !
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The 2012 Natural Cottage Project ~ Retreat Cabin:
The Natural Cottage Project July 2012 ~ Miwa’s Blog
Laura’s Natural Cottage Project Blog
Laura’s NCP pics Monica’s NCP pics Eva Wimmers NCP pics
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Fire and Stoves:
The Smiling Face EARTH OVEN at Strawbale Studio New Rocket Cookstove
2012 Slideshow and Report. How To Make a Rocket Stove
Dana Driscoll’s blog ~ Strawbale Studio & Rocket Stove Cooker Workshop
New Earth Oven Photos Express Photo Guide for Making a Rocket Stove
Green Radio interview of Deanne on Rocket Stoves
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Youth
Homeschool pics Homeschooling Blog
Kensington Kids Cottage ~ at the Kensington Metropark in Milford.-
2008 Oakland Press video of the Kensington Kid’s Cottage Kids Cottage blog by Raisin River Institute Kids Cottage Photos and Report
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Strawbale Studio & Activities
Deanne Bednar, The Strawbale Studio
Recorded by happyfrogdetroit, Oct 15, 2013 at Bioneers Detroit Conference.
Grindbig Timberframing at Tyler & Tara’s in Vermont. 5 Day Course by Attended by Deanne Bednar August 2013.
Strawbale Workshop in Rhode Island, taught by Andrew Morrison of strawbale.com
Attended by Deanne Bednar May, 2014. Video by Tara & Tyler of journal.goingslowly.com
Agri-Pod Meetup @ Strawbale Studio. 2012. Blog with pictures.
Strawbale Studio Sustainablity Harvest Dinner by Ellen Waara, “Earth Talk ” program for local cable TV. YouTube video Strawbale Studio Photos Candle MakingWorkshop Video by Sue Lovelace
Permaculture Meetup photos