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Build Thoreau's Cabin: Basic Building Skills Workshop

Pick up your hammer! This course is designed for students with little or no building experience who…
Fri, May 17th, 2024  –  Tue, May 21st, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich
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Build Your Own Yurt

Create yourself a comfortable living space: a spare bedroom, office, studio, sauna, or whatever else…
Tue, Dec 12th, 2023  –  Fri, Dec 15th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ian Andrus
Mon, Dec 18th, 2023  –  Thu, Dec 21st, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ian Andrus
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Masonry Heater Building

Masonry heaters originated in Northern Europe where winters were cold and fuel wasn’t always…
Fri, Jan 19th, 2024  –  Sun, Jan 21st, 2024
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Eric Moshier
Fri, Feb 23rd, 2024  –  Sun, Feb 25th, 2024
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Eric Moshier
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Timber Frame: Build Your Own Smaller Frames

Tired of unimaginative, small outbuilding kits available from your local lumberyard? Explore all the…
Mon, Apr 22nd, 2024  –  Tue, Apr 30th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Tom Healy
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Yurt Building: Design and Construction

Whether you’re looking for a spare bedroom, office, studio, tent, sauna, summer cabin, or just…
Thu, Mar 28th, 2024  –  Sun, Mar 31st, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ian Andrus