Learn how to build with straw bales; a cheap, natural, healthy and low impact was of making your own home!  This three-day course is run at Earthship Brighton in partnership with Brighton Permaculture Trust and organised in association with RESET.  The next course dates in 2012 are:

• 27th, 28th & 29th April

The course is for anyone interested in building with straw bales and is designed to inspire you and give you the basic skills required for this method of construction. It covers buildings walls with straw bales, basic carpentry and plastering / rendering.  We will try to avoid power tools and people of all abilities are welcome.  During the course you will learn:

• How to build & work with straw bales, including shaping, cutting & tying
• Detailing for doors, windows & roof structures
• Plastering & rendering with natural finishes

To see courses details and register interest in future courses click here.