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Introductory course in Natural Building
This hands-on, 3-day course is designed to give you a solid foundation in straw bale building, clay plastering, and lime plastering.



About Introductory course in Natural Building
Whether you’re taking your first step toward a career in natural building, planning your own project, or simply eager to work with sustainable materials, this course provides the practical experience you need to move forward with confidence.This course welcomes folks of all building abilities, and our training sites are renowned for attracting wonderful, welcoming people, so you'll feel at home on this course no matter whether you're a beginner or an experienced craftsperson.
ABOUT THE COURSE:
This workshop based course is firmly hands-on, giving participants the chance to build and plaster in a controlled environment, working collaboratively. Intended to give you the feel for straw bales and natural plasters and spark your journey in Natural Building.
Straw Bale Building
26th September
10 am - 5 pm
Clay Plastering
27th September
10 am - 5 pm
Lime Plastering
28th September
10 am - 5 pm
PRICE:
The course fee covers all teaching, materials, handouts and contributes to the hire of the workshop space. We encourage participants to join the whole course for a holistic introduction, but individual days are available for specific interests.
Full introductory series | 26th - 28th September: £250
Straw bale building | 26th September: £90
Clay plastering | 27th September: £90
Lime plastering | 28th September: £90
We endeavour to make our courses and events affordable to all. If you cannot afford the cost of the course, please get in contact to see how we can accommodate you.
ABOUT YOUR TRAINER
Salli is a graduate of SNaB’s prestigious training programme, and since graduating has taught on many of SNaB’s courses, to great acclaim. She has a background in education and teaching, and is well-equipped to ensure that participants have a wonderful learning experience. Working as a natural builder for almost ten years, Salli is currently building her own large workshop from straw-bales and is planning a straw rebuild of the family home within the next year.
More info and booking: https://buytickets.at/schoolofnaturalbuilding/1725209
Contact Details
https://schoolofnaturalbuilding.co.uk/our-courses/a-practical-introduction-to-natural-building/
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Address: Whistlewood Common, Melbourne, Derbyshire, DE73 8DH
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Dates
From Friday, September 26, 2025
From 10:00 AM
To Sunday, September 28, 2025
To 5:00 PM