Thanks so much for the tips on
building with straw bales, the great healthy meals, and the generosity that
your family offered. The workshop was a blast and I left there feeling extremely
fulfilled with not only the building process with straw, but also the
relationships that were made.
I feel very excited and confident about building our straw bale home in the
near future. Again, thank you to you and your family for the learning
experience and the great times had by all.
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We thoroughly enjoyed this hands-on opportunity to learn more about building with straw bales from someone who has straw bale construction experience and up-to-date industry knowledge. We definitely gained a lot more confidence and knowledge about the straw bale building process than we could have from books only and now feel prepared to embark on our own straw bale building projects.
Thank you,
Skip & Jenna F.,
Ted K., Leduc, Alberta
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Andrew's workshop was an exceptional experience! As a girl who had done a ton of reading about building technique options, I felt that I acquired a more pragmatic understanding of how a build comes together,
a comprehensive knowledge base of the workability of materials, and what common obstacles are and methods to manage them. It is an excellent combination of theory and hands on construction. The atmosphere is motivating and well paced. It is well suited for the experienced builder who would like to explore the world of bale building to someone just beginning to consider the viability of the option. It has added immense depth to my own planning and the potential in my building process.
Stephanie S., Montana
Karin K.,
The class was not only informative but you gave out a personal energy that I still feel today. You help me believe that anything is possible as long as I believe and with a little sweat. Thank you for all that you have given to me.
Roy T. Fort Meyers, FL
Many thanks to Andrew & his extended family for making the May 2008 workshop such a great all round experience. Tom & I had read a number of books on straw bale building and plastering which left us with lingering questions. Andrew's instruction was insightful and compelling. It more than met our expectations. Andrew put it all into perspective for us and left us with a great enthusiasm to get started! Andrew is a great resource & nothing can compare to the hands on experience we shared with everyone in the group. Andrew proved to be not only a great instructor with a sense of humor through it all but a person with a great compassion for helping others. The friendships formed with Andrew, his family and the entire group were invaluable to the point that we didn't want to leave and break up the group. May our lives touch in the future.
This was a life changing experience.
Dana P. Memphis, TN
I want to thank you guys for one of the best weeks I've
ever had in my entire life! Each one of you played a great part in making it
possible and I thank you for that!!
