Discover the JOY of CARVING! Learn the basics of whittling that can be applied to a variety of projects! This is a skill to last a lifetime :) We will be carving in the cozy Strawbale Studio with a woodstove. (see photo below) In this class we will do skill-building on a simple project....a wooden […]
ENJOY Beeswax candle dipping + crafting natural holiday gifts! This re-occurring craft class is offered on Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 4 & Dec 10. CANDLE-MAKING & NATURAL HOLIDAY GIFTS Settle in . . . relax and enjoy the aroma and rhythm of Candle dipping ~ with wax made by local bees. Receive the gift […]
ENJOY Beeswax candle dipping + crafting natural holiday gifts! This re-occurring craft class is offered on Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 4 & Dec 10. CANDLE-MAKING & NATURAL HOLIDAY GIFTS Settle in . . . relax and enjoy the aroma and rhythm of Candle dipping ~ with wax made by local bees. Receive the gift […]
Learn the joy of Earth Plastering … and try your hand at sculpting with local subsoil earth! Natural earthen plasters can be used in a variety of applications to beautify and naturalize existing dwellings, a future strawbale home or create sculptures, benches & even Earth Ovens! Apply plasters indoors in the cozy main house onto […]
Enjoy a hands-on day in the Strawbale Studio by the woodstove, creating wreaths from a variety of things foraged from nature, grape vines, pine cones, rose hips and such! Also learn the traditional skill of cording … making a twine/string from fibers from the land. There will be materials on hand, plus you can bring […]
SPOON CARVING Discover the JOY of CARVING! Learn the basics of whittling that can be applied to a variety of projects! This is a skill to last a lifetime :) We will be carving in the cozy Strawbale Studio with a wood stove. (see photo below) In this class we will do skill-building on a […]
Discover the JOY of SPOON CARVING! Learn the basics of whittling that can be applied to a variety of projects! This is a skill to last a lifetime :) We will be carving in the cozy thatched roof Strawbale Studio with a woodstove. (see photo below) In this class we will do skill-building on a […]
Earth Sculpting is natural, local and very satisfying! Enjoy an afternoon learning & sculpting in a beautiful enchanting setting.
APRIL Worktrade / Sustainable Skills Program Enjoy an enriching month of living on-site at Strawbale Studio on lovely wooded rural land with natural buildings, while contributing to the the grounds & program. Help out 20 hours a week gardens, grounds, sustainability projects & repairs in exchange for room, board & sustainable skill-building classes: Mushroom log […]
MAY 13, 2023 Sat 1-7p Earth Oven Workshop + PIZZA Supper. Hands-on construction of a 1/2 scale earth oven! Learn the basics of designing an earth oven, sourcing, mixing & applying materials, building the confidence to make your own at home. Then..enjoy individual pizzas you will create and bake in the Earth Oven ! […]
