This hands-on, 3-day course at Tod College, Todmorden, is designed to give you a solid foundation in straw bale building, clay plastering, and lime plastering. Whether you’re taking your first step toward a career in natural building, planning your own project, or simply eager to work with sustainable materials, this course provides the practical experience you need to move forward with confidence.
What You’ll Learn
Straw Bale Building
- Dressing and customising bales
- Notching round posts
- Correct wall-building techniques
- Pre-compression
- Stuffing, straightening, and shaving walls
Clay Plastering
- Preparing and mixing clay plaster
- Applying slip coat, body coat, and finish coat
- Tools and techniques for smooth application
- Drying times and site considerations
Lime Plastering
- Different approaches to working with lime
- Choosing the right lime for the job
- Applying body and finish coats on straw bale walls
- Key considerations when working with lime
Pricing
The course fee covers all teaching, materials, handouts and contributes to the hire of the workshop space.
| Full introductory series 4th – 6th June | £250 |
| Straw bale building 4th June | £90 |
| Clay plastering 5th June | £90 |
| Lime plastering 5th June | £90 |
We endeavour to make our courses and events affordable to all. If you cannot afford the cost of the course, please get in contact to see how we can accommodate you.
See full Terms and Conditions here.
