Internships & Worktrade

May 2018 Newsletter

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​​May Newsletter.  Finally spring !  Come connect with Nature & Folks. Upcoming  +  Update on Happenings  +  Eco – Connections Full Moon Potluck & Bonfire April 29 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm…

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2017 REPORT for Strawbale Studio Activities

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The focus for 2017 was getting ready for the Strawbale Studio 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! 20 Years ago Fran Lee wanted a structure, and I wanted to build. Many, many hands…

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Winternship Blogs: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018 !

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Winternships over the years …..   2014 Winternship Blog by Kirsten Pope,Wintern.   2015 Winternship Blog by Nana Ferdnance   2016 Winternship Blog by Dougg Reith   “Best. Experience. Ever.” …

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Compassionate Communication

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Ways to Increase Compassion and Peacemaking for Self and Others Here are a few of my favorite ways to learn about a way of thinking and communicating called NVC which stands…

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September 2016 Internship

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  The TEAM: Jacob, Tanya, Niklas, Jameela & A’alia ! Here is what we accomplished together ! HOBBIT SAUNA Hobaddition  & Courtyard area   Install S window and door wall Plaster interior…

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August 2016 Internship

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  Here’s what the Fabulous August Team of Jacob, Patrick, Samad, Claire and Cat ~ accomplished, together !                       Natural…

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July 2016 ~ Activities

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JULY, 2016   Tyler Schaeffer and Abby Johnson are a dynamic Intern duo that helped make an OAK & OAT thatched ridge cap on a Wood Shelter by the Strawbale…

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The AUGUST INTENSIVE Natural Building Skills Class

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Six fabulous folks joined in during this Week-long Intensive Program ~ August 8 – 14th !  What a rich, productive and fun time we had. Hands-on activities included: base and finish plasters on…

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A day of exploring and conversations

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Justin, Alli & Blake –exploring Thatching books, whittling & Hickory Nut Milk Justin Poppo, a “regular” at the Strawbale Studio, visits while back home from his studies out East  in…

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2014 Winternship ~ the full experience report !

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Rocket Stove – fired up!   Winterns: Zack, Jimez, Ben, Scott, Kirstin !   What a rich time with so many elements weaving: workshops, natural living skills, Permaculture Meetup and…

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