Description
This is an energetic hands-on course where we learn the hows and whys of building with straw, clay, and sand. We will go through all of the steps of gathering clay, selecting straw, mixing insulation and plaster to create a the insulation and wall coverings for a building that will be around for generations. This is a real world project! You will come away with the knowledge of why natural buildings are more sustainable and fun than those made of manufactured products, and an ability to create your own natural building project in the future. What better way to connect to the beautiful northwoods than to spend late summer afternoons at our homestead with your hands and feet in the mud? Covers the ecological and intellectual Wellness dimensions.