Introduction to Strawbale Building and Natural Plasters

Event Details

Time: July 25, 2013 at 10am to July 26, 2013 at 5pm
Location: Hackney City Farm
Street: 1a Goldsmiths Row
City/Town: London, E2 8QA
Website or Map: http://hackneycityfarm.co.uk/
Phone: 020 7729 6381
Event Type: natural, building, with, straw, and, breathable, plasters
Organized By: Barbara Jones
Latest Activity: Jan 25, 2013

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Event Description

Straw works is running 2 complementary one day courses side by side in Hackney City Farm's lime plastered strawbale classroom! The first day introduces strawbale building: the history, the techniques, the tools, the research and examples the second day introduces breathable plasters; the reasons why to chose them, environmental and sustainability issues, the history and the materials themselves. The courses can be done together (a small discount applies) or individually. Lunch is included. Email: strawworks@gmail.com for more details.