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Tiny House Building Workshop

DSC_00340034On 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.
Saturday - $275
9am-5pm with a one-hour break for lunch.

Small Space Design Workshop

B-53 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.
Sunday - $295
9am-5pm with a one-hour break for lunch.

2009 Schedule
Indianapolis, IN Sat & Sun July 11 & 12
Sat Building Workshop $275
Sun Design Workshop $295
Both Days $495
Extra Ticket $99
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location info…
Hampton Inn Indianapolis
105 S. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46225 map it (317) 261-1200
Washington, DC Sat & Sun Aug 8 & 9
Sat Building Workshop $275
Sun Design Workshop $295
Both Days $495
Extra Ticket $99
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location info…
Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Courthouse Plaza
1333 North Courthouse Road
Arlington, Virginia, 22201 map it (703) 528-4444
Seattle, Washington Sat & Sun Sep 12 & 13
Sat Building Workshop $275
Sun Design Workshop $295
Both Days $495
Extra Ticket $99
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location info…
Located is still undetermined. We will post the location as soon as we know.
San Francisco, CA Sat & Sun Oct 10 & 11
Sat Building Workshop $275
Sun Design Workshop $295
Both Days $495
Extra Ticket $99
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register now
location info…
Located is still undertimined. We will post the location as soon as we know.
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Watch a video of a house built by a workshop attendee

Ann H., Florida: “I was at the Orlando workshop and it was great, thank you!”

Joyce B., Florida: “Wow, excellent workshop! I almost didn’t sign up for day two. I didn’t realize that the second day was going to be a day of designing our own house. I really put the knowledge gained on day one to use and now have a house nearly ready to be built.”

Ned O., Atlanta: “Thanks for an incredible workshop. The most valuable part of the workshop for me was just to share in Jay’s enthusiasm for tiny homes. Sunday’s design workshop was also amazing. Identifying the 48 design elements needed for a house really made me think about the level of design necessary to fit everything into 100 sq. ft.”

Seattle workshop guest “I’ve just attended the super great Tumbleweed workshop in Seattle. I’ve been reading about alternative, particularly smaller, building for many years. We’re now actively making that happen.”