25th – 29th April 2018
West Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire
This is a straw bale extension to the main house which is solid brick, built around 1880. The straw bale extension will effectively be a two-bedroom house in its own right with bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor and a lounge being upstairs in an attic roof with dormer windows facing south. The size is roughly 8m x 7m. The foundations are trenches filled with pea gravel and a single row of rammed car tyres on top, this is due to the soil being of silt type and not ground bearing enough to just use car tyre pillars.
Whilst participating on the course you will understand; Why we use lime plaster, how to make the mixture, how to apply it to strawbale walls and you’ll learn just how beautiful it is! Lime plastering is great fun. It’s also a very effective covering for strawbale walls, providing a beautiful, warm, cosy environment. Lime plaster helps to control moisture in a building and enables walls to breathe. It is also beneficial to the health of those living there and has great acoustic benefits.
Included in the price is a vegetarian lunch and refreshments each day. Basic camping space on site for a small number of people may be available by arrangement and there are lots of other local options.
Rae Parkinson will be teaching on this course. Rae is an extremely experienced natural builder in the UK. With a worldwide reputation, she works as a trainer, builder, designer, and writer in the field of natural building. Rae loves to teach and ensures course participants have a wonderful learning experience. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Cost
£325 inc. refreshments and vegetarian lunch
Times
We will work from 8:45 – 17:00 each day
Accommodation
Please request details of local accommodation available.
Bookings
Email clair@schoolofnaturalbuilding.co.uk or book direct using PayPal: