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THE LITTLE BOOKOF TINY HOUSEWORKSHOPS
2012 CATALOG FOR TINY HOUSE WORKSHOPS
ALEX PINO
Disclaimer The ideas in this book are the authors observations and opinions and should not be taken as professional advice.
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Thank you for reading
I’m glad you’re reading this because that means you are looking for a smarter, better way to live. This movement towards simplicity is helping people change their lives for the better on a daily basis. Thanks to people like you, it will continue to encourage and help others to live life on their own terms.
How this book is funded
You will find links throughout this book that will take you to other websites where you can actually sign up for workshops. In some cases you will be using what’s known as an affiliate link to get there. This means that if you decide to reserve your spot for a workshop, for example, I would be compensated for my efforts through this book with no extra cost on your part. That’s how I’m able to give you this ebook at no cost. Thank you in advance for your support. If you’d like to write me a note, I’d love to read it. My email is [email protected].
Last updated on: 5/16/2012
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THE LITTLE BOOK OF TINY HOUSE WORKSHOPS
Outline
IntroductionWhy a workshopHow this book will help
What You’ll LearnSyllabus
Tiny House Teachers and WorkshopsJay ShaferDee WilliamsDerek DiedricksenPepper ClarkDan Louche
ConclusionThank youFree updatesBonus downloads
IntroductionHow This Book Will Help YouThis book was put together so that you can figure out if a tiny house workshop is right for you. And if so, show you the options on where and how you can attend one.
When you’re done reading you’ll know who’s who in the tiny house world as well as your options in regards to gaining the confidence and knowledge to start and finish your tiny or small house project.
Why a tiny house workshop?
These construction workshops are designed for people like you and me, who love the idea of a house that demands very little from us.
For me, simple living has become a way for me to make a transition into a more quality based lifestyle while reducing the number of items I own and maintain.
The goal is to keep what you love and find another home for the rest. This way your time, money, and energy are readily available for whatever you want to accomplish or create within your life.
A tiny house, or just a simpler life, as a foundation for your future?
Without a shelter and food, what is man or a woman? How can one evolve without a proper shelter and nutrition?
Little homes along with technology are changing the way we think of home by making them more doable than ever before. I believe that these ideas are a huge gift to humanity.
So let’s do our part to make them more widely and easily available for those who want them.
Thank you for your interest in a better world,
Alex PinoTinyHouseTalk.com
What You’ll Learn at a Workshop• How to build your house in the proper order to get the most out of your
resources
• The tools you will need to complete your project
• How to use a trailer as a foundation
• How to build on a normal foundation
• How to protect against moisture during construction
• Framing and sheathing
• How to install siding correctly so it doesn’t fall apart when you tow your house
• How to choose the right insulation specific to your area and why
• Where to find the right small space appliances, toilets and heaters
• Information on the sizing of cabinets, doors, showers and toilets appropriate for tiny homes
• How to get around building codes, zoning laws and how to meet public road requirements
• How to find and prepare your trailer whether it’s a flatbed, utility, recycled, or car hauling trailer
Source: http://tumbleweedhouses.com/workshops
On the next page you’ll get to scan through the course syllabus which reveals what you’ll learn at one of Tumbleweed’s extensive two day workshops led by one of the instructors featured in the following pages.
Tumbleweed Workshop SyllabusSaturday’s Building Class
Time Topic
8:30 am - 9:10 am Check in and instructor intro
9:10 am - 9:30 am Class introduction
9:30 am - 9:45 am Building codes and zoning
9:45 am - 10:00 am International building codes and loopholes
10:00 am - 10:20 am How to read plans
10:20 am - 10:30 am Tools
10:30 am - 10:40 am Break
10:40 am - 11:00 am Standard foundations
11:00 am - 11:10 am Trailer foundation
11:10 am - 11:40 am Floor framing
11:40 am - 12:00 pm Wall framing
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Bracing, lifting and sheeting walls
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch break
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm Roofing, siding, trim
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm Windows
2:30 pm - 2:50 pm Doors
2:50: pm - 3:15 pm Insulation
3:15 pm - 3:20 pm Plumbing and water heaters
3:20 pm - 3:30 pm Toilets
Time Topic
3:30 pm - 3:40 pm Break
3:40 pm - 4:00 pm Electricity
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Questions and answers
Sunday’s Design Class
Time Topic
8:30 am - 9:00 am Check in
9:00 am - 9:20 am Philosophy of minimal design
9:20 am - 9:35 am Archetypes and forms
9:35 am - 10:30 am 7 principals of minimal design
10:30 am - 10:40 am Break
10:40 am - 11:15 am 7 principals of minimal design (continued)
11:15 am - 11:45 am Standard and non-standard sizes
11:45 am - 12:15 pm Trailers
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm Drawing instructions
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch break
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Create your home
4:00 pm - 4:10 pm Break
4:10 pm - 5:00 pm Sharing ideas
Source: http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/workshops/syllabus
Disclaimer: Course syllabus is subject to change.
Tiny House TeachersJay ShaferAs you probably already know, Jay Shafer has been living in his own self created little homes since 1997.
He is founder of Tumbleweed Houses, a company who offers tiny house enthusiasts books, plans, workshops, and completed homes.
Jay’s homes have been featured on “The New York Times”, “CNN”, and “Oprah”.
Today he spends most of his professional time creating new designs and teaching others how to build their own simple homes.
2012 Workshops led by Jay Shafer
When Where Tickets
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Scroll down for more workshops!Scroll down for more workshops!Scroll down for more workshops!
Just announced!
Durham, NCSaturday & Sunday July 28-29, 20129:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location and instructor to be announced. Get your tickets early for this one and save.
=> http://tnyhs.com/durham
Photo Courtesy of Tumbleweed Houses
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Dee Williams
Dee Williams has been living her custom designed Tumbleweed tiny house since 2004.
Using mostly reclaimed materials, she was able to build it for just $10,000.
Today Dee helps other people get started by hosting beginner construction workshops.
She has appeared in “Yes Magazine”, “TIME”, and has spoke about simple living at “TED”.
Dee is also co-founder of Portland Alternative Dwellings.
She has her own how-to manual called Go House Go and offers two sets of building plans
2012 Workshops led by Dee Williams
When Where Tickets
June 16 & 17, 20129:00 am to 5:00 pmSaturday & Sunday
The Governor Hotel614 S.W. 11th St
Portland, OR 97205
Add to Cart
July 14 & 15, 20129:00 am to 5:00 pmSaturday & Sunday
To be announcedHouston, TX
http://tnyhs.com/houston
Add to Cart
If you want to order Dee’s book or check out her Vardo plans visit the links below.
=> http://www.tinyhouseworkshops.com/gohousego=> http://www.tinyhouseworkshops.com/donvardo
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Derek DiedricksenDerek Diedricksen has been building micro houses in his backyard since 2007.
He also plays in a band, hosts and directs Tiny Yellow House on YouTube, and is the author of Humble Homes, Simple Shacks...
Derek is experienced in utilizing unwanted, reclaimed materials in his micro shelters and has built several for less than $1,000 each.
He has been featured in the “New York Times”, “PBS”, “NPR”, and “ABC”.
Deek will show you how to save money with reclaimed materials while answering your questions on building a tiny home.
2012 Workshops led by Deek
When Where Tickets
May 19-20, 20129:00 am to 5:00 pm
(address to be announced)Boston, MA
Add to Cart
June 30-July 1, 20129:00 am to 5:00 pm
(address to be announced)Washington, DC
Add to Cart
July 6-9, 2012 Tiny House Summer CampDeek’s Property
in Vermont
Find Out More
Or visit http://tnyhs.com/workshops to learn more!Or visit http://tnyhs.com/workshops to learn more!Or visit http://tnyhs.com/workshops to learn more!
Photo Courtesy of Derek Diedricksen
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Use the link below to order Derek’s latest book:
=> http://www.tinyhouseworkshops.com/humblehomes
Pepper ClarkSince her childhood, Pepper Clark has had a passion for alternative housing.
Today she is a tiny house builder and entrepreneur based in Sonoma Country just north of San Francisco.
Pepper’s frustration with over-sized and over-priced housing has fueled her to create several tiny house designs and community sketches.
She sells ready made tiny houses and will custom design your own over at BungalowToGo.com
Pepper can also build the exterior shell for you so you can create your own interior.
2012 Workshops led by Pepper
When Where Tickets
To browse available workshops continue scrolling down or visit Tumbleweed at http://tnyhs.com/workshops
To browse available workshops continue scrolling down or visit Tumbleweed at http://tnyhs.com/workshops
To browse available workshops continue scrolling down or visit Tumbleweed at http://tnyhs.com/workshops
Photo Courtesy of Tumbleweed
Scan this QR code with your smartphone
Dan Louche
In 2009 Dan Louche designed and built his first tiny house when his mother was in need of a new home.
Soon people were requesting to use the plans he developed to build the house. Dan also put together a detailed step by step book, Tiny House Construction Guide.
His company, Tiny Home Builders, is family owned and offers people interested in their own little houses a guide, plans, custom homes, and a build along which is equivalent to an Internet-based building workshop.
To find out more about Dan’s construction guide, visit http://www.tinyhouseguide.com.
Currently he offers two sets of plans:
A retirement model and another with an upstairs sleeping loft, with more in the works.
Check them out at http://www.tiny-house-plans.com/go/tinyretirement, http://www.tiny-house-plans.com/go/tinyliving and http://tinyhousetalk.com/tinierliving
2012 Workshops led by Dan Louche
When Where Tickets
Starts in March, 2012 Your computer Sign up now
Reserve your spot at http://www.tinyhouseworkshops.com/buildalongReserve your spot at http://www.tinyhouseworkshops.com/buildalongReserve your spot at http://www.tinyhouseworkshops.com/buildalong
Photo Courtesy of Dan Louche
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Thank YouThank you very much for reading this book. I believe that tiny houses can have a big impact on people like you and me. Not to mention, our environment. So if there’s anyway that I can help you get started please contact me.
My email is [email protected]. You can also call me and leave a voicemail at 1-720-HOME-2-GO.
Free UpdatesThere are new workshops that are in the planning stages right now so this book will have a new edition very soon. If you want me to let you know when that happens just enter your email over at http://www.tinyhouseworkshops.com and you’ll be added to my email list.
In addition you’ll receive my tiny house newsletter which will keep you full of fresh new ideas for small space living. I look forward to serving you again soon. In the mean time, what else can I do for you? Let me know at [email protected]. Even better come talk in the comments with the entire community over at TinyHouseTalk.com!
Bonus Tiny House PlansI wanted to be sure to give you access to the tiny house plans that Michael Janzen, of Tiny House Design, has made available to the community for free.
Just go to http://www.tinyhouseworkshops.com and enter your name and email and you’ll receive a message from me shortly after that with your download links.
Spread the WordAs long as you do not edit this book, you are free to share it with as many people as you’d like. Print it out and leave it at the coffee shop if you want to.
The more people that learn about this way of living the better. So yeah, spread the word, send it to your friends, and give it away on your blog.
Thank you so much for your support,
Alex Pinohttp://[email protected]