Join Us at One of Our Hands-On Workshops! taught by: Andrew Morrison
Are you excited about the idea of living in a straw bale house but unsure of how to make your dream a reality (or are flat out terrified to even get started)? Join us at our seven-day, hands-on workshop!
Our workshops are designed to meet the needs of both the novice builder and experienced contractor. Andrew’s grasp of construction technology, with over 20 years as a professional builder, comes through in his ability to explain each detail in a way that benefits all participants. Our goal is to prepare you with a truly well-rounded educational experience so when it comes time for your build, you have the confidence to handle anything that comes up from construction hiccups to personal stress management.
So, come and join us…we would love to have you with us! Our workshops are rewarding, engaging, highly informational, and an absolute blast! Truly, much, much more than just a workshop!!
What we learned will benefit us for years to come.
What we experienced will benefit us for the rest of our lives!
What's Included in Your Tuition?
All workshop participants receive the following with their registration…
E-Book
"A Modern Look At Straw Bale Construction"
($24.99 Value)
Instant Download
"Be Your Own Contractor"
Instant Download Videos
($34.99 Value)
Five Step-By-Step Instructional Videos
Instant Download Videos:
Concrete
Framing
Post And Beam
Load Bearing
Lime Plastering
($79.99 Value)
Top Notch Instruction From Andrew (priceless!!!) Plus...
3 Healthy Meals/Day
Camping Space
Shower and Bathroom Facilities
Straw Bale Details
22 Page Instant Download Booklet
($20 Value)
Is this Workshop Right For Me?
It Is If...
You don’t want to be that person that says “How hard can it be?” and then becomes the cautionary tale amongst your friends and family.
You want to save money by building your own straw bale house but also want to make certain that you avoid costly mistakes.
You’re an experienced builder but want to learn all the nuances & ins and outs of straw bale construction.
You’ve already designed your home, or even started to build. Now you’re running into a lot of questions and challenges and aren’t sure how to move forward.
You’ve never built anything before and don’t know if you’re insane for even considering building your own straw bale house.
What Will I Learn?
Bale Stacking Details
Create strong and durable walls by learning the techniques used by master balers.
Retying And Resizing Bales
Master the fastest knot tying system to save time and money on your project.
Framing Considerations
Our framing system speeds your construction and lowers your budget.
Electrical Details
Learn how to simplify the incorporation of electrical wiring in your bale walls.
Shaping Bales
Create gorgeous curves and sexy transitions to create an inspiring home with the art of bale shaping.
Windows, Doors and HVAC
Keep your house moisture & mold free with proper ventilation and window/door installations.
Creating Niches
Include pockets of beauty in your home with the installation of straw bale niches or “nichos”.
Cabinets And Special Installs
Master effective strategies to install cabinets, partition walls, and other special installations.
Plaster Prep Techiques
Build a strong foundation for your home’s plaster and ensure years of protection for your investment.
Natural Plastering
Learn the art of plastering in order to create a beautiful and durable finish for your home.
Financing And Insurance
Navigate the confusing world of paying for and insuring your straw bale home.
Endless Q & A
Ask me anything related to your personal project or general straw bale construction. ANYTHING!
Your Mentor is Andrew Morrison
Andrew has over 20 years of professional construction experience and in that time has done everything from design and build his own house, work as a licensed contractor and developer, give a TEDx talk (and numerous other presentations), co-author a national building code, to host several step-by-step instructional videos on contracting and building houses, and much more.
His greatest passion is teaching others how to build their own dream home and inspiring them to reach the highest level of their own greatness. Since 2006, Andrew has personally taught over 3,000 participants at his workshops. Through his kindness, sense of humor, and ability to teach complex concepts in easy-to-understand terms, his workshops are a mega-hit amongst his graduates. Make sure to bring your questions, curiosity, instruments (if you play any), and let’s have some fun while we build with bales!
Here Is What Fellow Workshop Attendees Are Saying...
Here's A Fun Video Of Our Workshop Experience
Read Answers To Our Most FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) And Learn WHAT TO EXPECT At Our Workshops HERE.