This two-day course runs from 9am to 5pm in Stanmer Park, Brighton.
Learn how to render with clay and lime on our straw bale Fruit Factory.
What will the Rendering on straw bales course cover?
This course introduces clay and lime rendering on straw bale walls. It offers the chance to learn about detailing and finishing of straw bale walls. The course is a practical course giving you a taster of both traditional clay and lime rendering. You will learn about the history of lime and clay and their use within the construction industry, their properties and use on straw bale buildings. This course would suit anybody who is looking to build a straw bale structure or has previously attended our straw bale course.
Who is the course for?
This course is open to anyone aged 16 or over. It will be of interest to architects, planners, builders and engineers, as well anyone thinking about building their own home. It is suitable for complete beginners, as well as those who are familiar with eco-building and want to know more.
Learning methods and outcomes
This is an intensive practical and theoretical course; expect long days of hands-on work with short theory sessions, but also lots of fun. By the end of the course, participants will have an overview of how to prepare straw bale walls for rendering and how to render them with clay or lime.
Course tutor
Ian Brown is the main tutor and has been teaching low impact building and sustainable construction for many years. He currently teaches construction at City College Brighton. He has built various low impact projects and specialises in straw bale building.
Watch Ian’s presentation at Green architecture day 2015.
Venue/Accommodation
Stanmer Park (near University of Sussex)
Brighton
Sussex
South East England
Get directions to our meeting point in Stanmer Park.
If you intend to book accommodation, please check availability before booking a place, as accommodation in Brighton can be hard to find, especially over the summer months.
Get details on local accommodation and Brighton Permaculture Trust supporters who can provide accommodation in their homes.
Recommended reading
No prior reading is required, but here are some suggested websites and books:
www.strawbale-building.co.uk
strawworks.co.uk
www.lowimpact.org
Building with Straw Bales by Barbara Jones
Build It with Bales by Matts Myrhman and S.O. Macdonald
The Straw Bale House by Athena Swentzell Steen, Bill Steen & David Bainbridge
Fees
Fees include tuition, handouts and refreshments.
- £225 – Sponsored/organisation rate
- £225 – Individual income more than 25k/yr
- £182 – Individual income 18-25k/yr
- £139 – Individual income less than 18k/yr
- £96 – Individual, concessionary rate (check eligibility)
We endeavour to make our courses and events affordable to all. Unfortunately, we do not receive any external funding for most of these and rely on large amounts of voluntary input.
See the cancellations and refunds policy.
Booking the Rendering on straw bales course
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