Date: 
23 Oct 09 - 25 Oct 09
Venue: 
Twin Oaks Intentional Community 138 Twin Oaks Road Louisa, VA 23093
Expert instructors Steve Kemble and Mollie Curry (both of MudStrawLove) will present hands-on experience and classroom learning on straw bale construction and earthen plaster application. We’ll also discuss the wider perspectives of natural building and green design. Come away with a solid introduction to the basics of straw bale building construction, earth plaster application and passive solar design. The weekend also includes a round table discussion on natural building and communal living, and tours of the Acorn and Twin Oaks intentional communities. $325 ($295 before August 1st) registration includes sleeping accommodations and home-cooked meals. Space is limited. See website for details and registration: http://thefec.org/workshop workshop@thefec.org 540-894-5126 Sponsored by the Federation of Egalitarian Communities and Twin Oaks Intentional Community
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Twin Oaks Intentional Community
Contact Name: 
Twin Oaks
Contact Email: 
workshop@thefec.org
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