A bridge to the emerging future and a vehicle to a more beautiful world
JUMPSTART YOUR BUILDING SKILLS WITH LYDIA DOLEMAN!
Join us for a weekend of learning carpentry skills in a fun, uplifting and of course, safe, environment. If you have never touched a tool, but have always wanted to, or have done some projects a but feel like you are not quite sure if you are doing it right, you will 100% get something useful from taking this weekend workshop! Intimate class size and experienced instructors cover all the basic power tools, how to safely and accurately use them, best practices, how to make precise measurements and cuts, all peppered with a lot of tricks of the trade. You will increase your self-confidence and self-sufficiency and feel empowered to get those projects done this summer! All tools and materials provided.
April 19th and 20th Ashland Oregon. $200 per person if you register before April 8th, $275 after. Group discounts available.
Email ladystraw@gmail.com to register and/or with any questions.
See education page for more courses from Lydia this spring/summer.
Our Current Projects
Timberframe Workshop, Elemental Atheneum, Ashland
Coming soon!
Our Kauai Project
Reciprocity: Giving and receiving based on empowered relationships with each other and the Earth
Our Mission
Preserving artisan craftsmanship and promoting natural building through a nonprofit educational platform.
Our Vision
A world where people live in harmony with nature, and the wisdom of skilled artisans and our ancestors is honored and passed down.
Eleven Pillars
We believe the future is one where we live in a reciprocal relationship with the earth—where every structure, and every project enhances rather than harms the environment. By focusing on natural materials and sustainable building techniques, we’re creating a positive impact on the planet, one project at a time.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
MARCH 7TH, 2025
6:30-8:00PM
JACKSON WELLSPRINGS COMMUNITY ROOM
The Well Springs presents: Natural Building for Fire Resiliency
Discover the advantages of natural building over conventional methods in this engaging evening event. We'll explore the health impacts of building materials, the toxic risks posed by petrochemical-based structures during fires, and the fire-resilient qualities of natural materials. Dive into an in-depth look at various building techniques and materials.
We’ll also launch the exciting Bee Hiven Eco Temple project, which includes five hands-on natural building workshops at the Well Springs.
This event features Lydia Doleman, a Southern Oregon-based natural builder, contractor, and artist with over two decades of experience in straw, clay, and wood-based construction.
April 4-6th
Marin County, CA
CASBA's West Coast Natural Building Conference in Marin County https://www.strawbuilding.org/news/13432278
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