Tiny House Building Workshop
| On Saturday, Jay Shafer will explain how to build a tiny house. The language will be clear and easy for everyone to understand. He will start at the foundation with a look at different types of permanent footings and a detailed description of how to build on wheels. Explanations of how to frame, sheath, insulate and finish will follow. Particular attention will be paid to the best way one can easily guard against the condensation that small spaces are prone to. The merits of different trailers, heaters, kitchen equipment, windows and building materials will be assessed. There will be plenty of time for Q&A.
Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm (with a break for lunch)
1 day pass $275 – 2 day pass $475
Extra Ticket $99 |
Small Space Design Workshop
| On Sunday, you will be taught how to design a small home that meets your personal needs and those of your family. You will have a chance to talk with Jay Shafer, national expert on small living, about the best ways to meet your domestic needs without waste. You will be presented with seven principals along with several strategies for good design before you are asked to develop plans for your own little home. The class is open to beginners, professional architects and anyone curious about how a tiny house is created at the drafting table.
Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm (with a break for lunch)
1 day pass $275 – 2 day pass $475
Extra Ticket $99 |
| | portlandPortland, OR Aug 7-8, 2010
boulderBoulder, CO Sep 18-19, 2010
sebastopolSebastopol, CA Nov 6-7, 2010 |
