Crafts

Sculpting a Cob Face!

Sculpting a Cob Face! 1920 2560 Strawbale Studio

The last day in June, 2023, Rowen came over to learn about COB! What is Cob? you might ask?  In this case we made a sculpting mix from the Clay/Sand…

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APRIL 2023 Worktrade / Sustainable Skills Program

APRIL 2023 Worktrade / Sustainable Skills Program 2560 1920 Strawbale Studio

APRIL 2023 was a rich time with 3 wonderful folks (Chris, Brittany & Eva) helping with building projects & grounds at Strawbale Studio.  During this WorkTrade Program they learned a…

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BLAST from the PAST!

BLAST from the PAST! 2560 1920 Strawbale Studio
It is a joy to look back over some of the past programs that were posted on the strawbalestudio.org front page. read more

2023 WINTERNSHIP Jan 5 – Feb 5

2023 WINTERNSHIP Jan 5 – Feb 5 2560 1920 Strawbale Studio

The Winternship is unfolding…see the full Photo Album here. Winternship Outline. Week 1 Blog Post Jan. 5- 8: by Claudia Revilla On Thursday we arrived with a warm welcome from…

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SPOON CARVING ~ March 11 & March 20, 2022

SPOON CARVING ~ March 11 & March 20, 2022 1019 764 Strawbale Studio
The Joy of Carving local wood into a spoon or a spreader knife or chopsticks is a skill for a lifetime! read more

LEARNING TOUR, PLANT WALK & CRAFT CLASS ~ August 27, 2022

LEARNING TOUR, PLANT WALK & CRAFT CLASS ~ August 27, 2022 1920 2560 Strawbale Studio
In the afternoon there was a Plant Walk, followed by 2 crafting projects using materials we harvested from the land today. read more

Great Lakes FORAGERS GATHERING ~ June 23-26, 2022

Great Lakes FORAGERS GATHERING ~ June 23-26, 2022 1920 2560 Strawbale Studio
The Great Lakes Foragers Gathering held a space to explore & create together read more
sculpture class cob art

SCULPTING Workshop ~ Jan. 29, 2022

SCULPTING Workshop ~ Jan. 29, 2022 2560 1920 Strawbale Studio
The Sculpting workshop was like a mini retreat, as we toured the buildings, then settled in to some hours of shaping earth.  Each person had their own expressive design they developed. read more

LASHING, KNOTS & LADDERS Workshop ~ Nov 19, 2021

LASHING, KNOTS & LADDERS Workshop ~ Nov 19, 2021 1920 2560 Strawbale Studio
A lashing “retreat”, learning knots by the woodstove in Strawbale Studio, harvesting poles, touring projects., read more

KIDS CAMP

KIDS CAMP 720 960 Strawbale Studio

SEPTEMBER 12 & 13, 2021 KIDS CAMP was “A Dream Come True” as children and parents came together to play & learn! Regina Leonard Smith proposed an Art & Music…

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