2010 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS.
We are now setting workshops for 2010 and 2011.
All our workshops unless otherwise stated will be using the latest HYBRID method of straw bale building technology with earthen and or lime renders.
In 2010/2011 we will be conducting workshops in NSW, Tasmania, Victoria and other parts of Australia with our clients, all to be confirmed asap.
2010/2011 GANMAIN workshops will be:
1. Australia Day weekend
2. Easter
3. June Queen’s Birthday weekend
4. October Labour Day weekend.
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ADDITIONAL CUSTOM WORKSHOPS:
We are currently in discussions with several clients around Australia on hosting a custom workshop on their properties during 2010 and 2011 if you are interested in such a workshop on your property please contact us as soon as practical, thank you.
Details will be posted to this page when we have finalised dates and location. So far we have booked the following dates for our 2010 custom workshops:
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SNAKE VALLEY VICTORIA (Near Ballarat)
Straw Bale Workshop # 118
SEPTEMBER 18th - 22nd 2010
VICTORIA.
Snake Valley Floor Plans
Snake Valley Elevations
Plenty of accommodation in Ballarat see here for web sites:
OR HERE:
Photos of Lake Burrumbeet Caravan Park
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GANMAIN, NEW SOUTH WALES.
Straw Bale Workshop # 119
OCTOBER LABOUR DAY WEEKEND OCTOBER 2nd.- 6th. 2010
GANMAIN NEW SOUTH WALES
The workshops or training courses that we will offer from now on in Ganmain will be concentrating on the important “details” of straw bale building. Also a new segment on costing a straw bale building.
So come and join us in Ganmain where you will visit and experience thirteen 13 straw bale buildings all nearly finished or completed now. You will witness most of the building methods that we promote on our web site.
Accommodation at the “Royal Hotel” is very reasonable and affordable and you are also welcome to camp on our land during the workshop. We always have great workshops in Golden Ganmain.
Ganmain is 60 kilometres West of Wagga Wagga near Coolamon in the heart of Canola and Chaff country. Famous for the Hay Stacks.
Always a VERY popular workshop so book early.
Ganmain Jumbo Bale B&B
You will be able to work on this building and see how to waterproof bath room walls. You will also have the opportunity to use and work on earthen and lime render mixes and their application. We look forward to meeting you in Golden Ganmain during 2010.
Ganmain Home White Earth Render and Earthen Floor
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KANGAROO VALLEY NEW SOUTH WALES
Straw Bale Workshop # 116
NOVEMBER 6th-10th. 2010
NEW SOUTH WALES.
The floor plan and elevations are below:
Kangaroo Valley Floor Plan
Kangaroo Valley Elevations
This building will be on a concrete slab not piers.
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BUNGENDORE NEAR CANBERRA IN NEW SOUTH WALES
Straw Bale Workshop # 120
NOVEMBER 20th-24th. 2010
NEW SOUTH WALES.
Details to follow.
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Golden Ganmain Hay Stacks
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LARDNER IN WEST GIPPSLAND VICTORIA
Straw Bale Workshop # 123
MARCH 12TH-16TH 2011
VICTORIA.
Details to follow.
Looks like a great place to learn straw bale building!
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