Cob and Earth

Sculpting with Earth ~ Photos, Resources, Create a Class

Sculpting with Earth ~ Photos, Resources, Create a Class 1920 2560 Strawbale Studio

CREATE AN EARTH SCULPTING CLASS FOR YOUR GROUP!  It could be a one day event something like this:  Earth Sculpting Workshop @ Strawbale Studio. Length is usually at east 4…

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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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TOUR & EARTH SCULPTING CLASS ~ June 10, 2023

TOUR & EARTH SCULPTING CLASS ~ June 10, 2023 1920 2560 Strawbale Studio

June 10, 2023  Tour was rich with networking, along with learning, questions, and hands-on with earth! Joe brings together “Forest Schools” for youth. Clare is networking with Joe as a…

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EARTH OVEN Workshop, Pizza in oven + Tour

EARTH OVEN Workshop, Pizza in oven + Tour 2560 1920 Strawbale Studio

A lovely time,we had making a small scale Earth Oven together, learning how to source, test, mix and apply the main parts of the earth oven. Other skills experienced, how…

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April 29, 2023 Tour & OUTDOOR ROCKET COOKER Workshop/Build

April 29, 2023 Tour & OUTDOOR ROCKET COOKER Workshop/Build 2560 1920 Strawbale Studio

We had a really good time on the Learning Tour of the “Enchanting” Strawbale Studio buildings and grounds in the morning!  What a lovely gathering of folks with many curious…

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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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Upland Hills School Field trip to Strawbale Studio ~ April 13, 2023

Upland Hills School Field trip to Strawbale Studio ~ April 13, 2023 2560 2057 Strawbale Studio
Upland Hills School comes up the road 5 miles to tour Strawbale Studio and mix COB! read more

CONVERSATIONS on Natural Building

CONVERSATIONS on Natural Building 640 960 Strawbale Studio
Conversations about natural building techniques are interesting and uniquely responsive to the situation of folks. Bits of techniques and knowledge are embedded in these conversations. 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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2022 September Internship & Activities

2022 September Internship & Activities 2560 1920 Strawbale Studio
In September 2022 Strawbale Studio hosted an Internship, plus 2 Tours, several guests & an off-site Youth “Stick Building” Activity at the Great Lakes Herb Faire. This blog focuses on the SEPTEMBER INTRERNSHIIP . . . read more