Create yourself a comfortable living space for your next winter expedition, summer canoe trip, the back forty or your base camp in just six productive days. The 10-foot yurt (approx. 60-100 lbs) is an excellent portable shelter option that provides comfortable living arrangements for all four seasons. As a starting point you will explore the most basic design function of the yurt, a collapsible wooden frame covered by a weather-proof fabric to create a shelter that’s both comfortable and highly mobile. The course begins by constructing the wooden lattice framework, explores the use of modern fabrics for weatherproofing and provides hands-on sewing experience required to finish the dwelling.

The instructor will consult with each student six weeks prior to the start of the course to assess materials for the intended yurt to be built. Each student will be expected to reimburse their materials fees as determined in consultation with the instructor at the onset of the course.

Evening sessions will include films and a variety of discussion topics on the history and craft of yurt construction.

Other discussion points covered in this course include covers and rain fly options, heating sources, yurt furniture, lighting and insulation as well as flooring and decking - applicable to any yurt construction project of varying sizes. Once completed, your yurt includes: collapsible wooden framework, canvas walls/roof, skylight, thimble for stovepipe and carrying bags and plexiglass skylight.

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This course is part of the Northern Sustainability and Simple Living Symposium event