• The Eco-Institute at Pickards Mountain (map)
  • 8519 Pickards Meadow Road
  • Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
  • United States

This workshop is the first session of our 4-Part Natural Building Series.

Straw bale & Slip-straw Workshop
July 16-17, 2016  

Join us for an introduction to two straw-based natural building techniques! You will learn the basics of installing and plastering straw bale walls (which have a better fire rating than conventional walls!). Additionally, we will learn to mix and install slip-straw, which is a technique that uses loose straw. The weekend will be fully hands-on, supplemented with a slideshow presentation on Saturday evening. 

We will begin at 9:00am and end our days around 4:30pm each day. A wholesome, vegetarian lunch will be served each day. 


Pricing & Registration

Early Bird Registration for the entire 4-Part Natural Building Series is offered at $620 (Regular $720)* + fees. Includes 8 lunches. Early Bird Registration for the entire 4-Part Natural Building Series is available through July 2nd. 

Early Bird Registration for this class only is offered at $160 (Regular $220)* + fees. Includes lunch. Early Bird Registration for this class will be available until July 2nd, 2016. 

*Limited Worktrade is available. Email Christelle at Pickardsmountain@gmail.com for more information.