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STRAW BUILD COURSES@RockFarmSlane
Learn how to build awarmer, healthier home
using natural materials andless money... aanndd kkeeeepp yyoouurr
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In association with Bee Rowanand StrawBuild.
Relax Unwind Discover... Inspiring Ecotourism
For further information please contact:Carina Mount CharlesRock Farm SlaneFennor, Slane, Co Meath, IrelandP: +353 (0) 41 988 4861E: [email protected]
Call us now on +353 (0) 41 988 4861
or visit www.rockfarmslane.ie
Eco-building Project
“Ireland’s largest strawbale building project”
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❖ 5 DAY STRAWBALEWORKSHOP
Strawbale building – Clayplastering – Lime Rendering
❖ 1 Day Clay OvenWorkshop
Clay mixing, oven shaping andsculpting with cob mix; Finish
with oven baked pizza!
❖ Bespoke WorkshopsAvailable on request
STRAW BUILD COURSES@RockFarmSlane
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About Strawbale BuildingSuper-insulating strawbale walls aren’t justenergy saving and money saving, they’re funto build! Anyone can do it when shown how.Rock Farm are offering loads of amazingopportunities to come and learn how to buildyour own loadbearing or infill strawbalehouse, office, summerhouse, barn, or studio -all low cost, low environmental footprint andbest performance buildings.
Natural Building CoursesLearn natural building with highlyexperienced tutors. From one dayintroductory courses through to longerworkshops - building with strawbales;working with clay or lime plasters. Beginnersand experienced builder's are all welcome!
About UsRock Farm Slane is an inspiring andpioneering natural building and eco-tourismdestination. Join us in the evolving Eco-development of several natural and strawbalebuildings! Stay in the luxury glamping sitewith a choice of yurts or shepherds’ huts;check out the electric bikes that glide you toany number of local and historic sites oralong the beautiful river boyne.
For more updates follow us on:Facebook.com/RockFarmSlaneTwitter ID: @RockFarmSlane
Next Strawbuilding Course will take place on the following dates:16th September – 5 Day Strawbale Building Workshop
21st September – Clay Oven Workshop (9am – 5pm)1st October – 5 Day Strawbale Building Workshop
Where to find yourmaterials - clay,sand and strawPlinths for ovens,small or largeHands-On andHands-In CobmakingDesigning, shapingand sculptingovensFiring up and pizzabaking!
Building withStraw
Clay Plastering
Lime Rendering
Hands-onexperience at a livebuilding project Onsiteaccommodation atluxury eco camp
SS tt rraawwBBuuiilldd TTeessttiimmoonniiaallss“Truly inspirational 5 days. Thank you for sharing yourlove and knowledge of this amazing building method."
“If I had to choose one thing to persuade people to cometo a straw bale building workshop from Strawbuild, itwould be this: that you are guaranteed to be working
w ith the inspiring trainers, alongside great people, fromvaried and interesting backgrounds"
"I’ve always thought that throughout life one ispresented with many opportunities and some of thoseopportunities can be life changing. Strawbale building
w ith Strawbuild is it.“I was recently given the opportunity to stay on longer at
Rock Farm, building with straw, clay and lime, and I’veleapt at the chance to build into September! Brilliant!”
5 Day Workshop 1 Day Clay Oven
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*Lunch included on day workshops. Bed &breakfast included on 5 day workshops.
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