Straw Bale Construction
7-Day Hands-On Workshop

Are you excited about living in a straw bale house but unsure how to make your dream a reality (or terrified even to get started)?!

Join us and learn how to build better with bales!

Our workshops are designed to meet the needs of both the novice builder and experienced contractor. Timbo’s grasp of construction technology, with over 18 years as a professional straw bale designer-builder, comes through in his ability to explain each detail in a way that benefits all participants.

Get a truly well-rounded educational experience so that when it is 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 straw bale construction workshop!!

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What we learned will benefit us for years to come.

What we experienced will benefit us for the rest of our lives!

2024 Hands-On Workshop Locations

Montana
Clack's Fork River pasing through Missoula, Montana
Missoula
June 16
- June 22, 2024
Colorado
Sangre De Cristo Mountains with pink flowers in the valley below.
Westcliffe
July 14
- July 20, 2024
Oregon
Mountain scene in Bend, Oregon.
Bend
August 25
- August 31, 2024
Colorado
Straw bale workshop location, Colorado
Delta
September 15
- September 21, 2024

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.

Woman pushing a wheelbarrow full of straw

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’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 Timbo (priceless!!!) Plus...

3 Healthy Meals/Day
Camping Space
Shower and Bathroom Facilities

Straw Bale Details

22 Page Instant Download Booklet
($20 Value)

What Will I Learn?

Click HERE For A Detailed Outline of Topics Covered.

Strawbale building - installing a Running Bond in a stacked bale wall

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.

Straw Bale House Plans - Mountain View Cabin 200

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.

plastering straw bale wall

Natural Plastering

Learn the art of plastering in order to create a beautiful and durable finish for your home.

insurance for straw bale houses

Financing And Insurance

Navigate the confusing world of paying for and insuring your straw bale home.

Group looking at plans during a straw bale construction workshop

Endless Q & A

Ask me anything related to your personal project or general straw bale construction. ANYTHING!

Your Mentors Are Timbo Scursso & Dainella Nartker

Our workshops are designed to meet the needs of both the novice builder and experienced contractor. Timbo’s grasp of construction technology, with over 20 years as a professional straw bale designer-builder and a lifetime of construction, comes through in his ability to explain each detail in a way that benefits all participants.

Get a truly well-rounded educational experience so that when it is time for your build, you have the confidence to handle anything that comes up from construction hiccups to personal stress management.

Timbo Scursso, Straw Bale Construction Consultant
Dainella Nartker, workshop leader

Dainella weaves together people, places, and processes to make it easy for you to access the resources you need for building your dream straw bale home. Her background includes a B.S. in Environmental Science & Experiential Education from the University of Oregon, a career in the electrical trade, group facilitation & leadership, and over a decade of business ownership. It is empowering community members like yourself in their learning process that fuels her most!

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!!

From Workshop Graduates...

Click HERE To View Graduates Gallery Since 2006

More Magical Memories...

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Questions?

Contact your workshop instructors,
Timbo and Dainella, at [email protected].

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