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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman size=3>Hi everyone</FONT></H1>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Please help us spread the word to those who may be interested in SB. -Kara Stonehouse</P>
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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman size=3>Straw Bale Construction: A 3-Day Workshop</FONT></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman>September 1-4, 2006</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman>Quispamsis, New Brunswick</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman><B>Register now for a three-day straw bale construction workshop</B> with veteran natural building educator, Kim Thompson. This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of straw bale construction with a hands-on approach. It is geared to all levels of experience and ability. </FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman>Participate in a full bale-raising experience, and learn the essentials of natural plaster. Straw bale construction offers many benefits – it’s extremely energy efficient, aesthetically beautiful and relatively easy to do. </FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman>Schedule:</FONT></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman>Participants arrive late afternoon and settle in their lodgings/camping </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman>6:30 -9:30 pm.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman>Group slide show: intro. to SB (history, benefits, essentials </FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman>Look at site plans, give outline for weekend.</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman>Review resource materials.</FONT></SPAN></LI></UL>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><I><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Note: Friday evening activities will be open to the local community as well. Admission for this portion only will be free.</SPAN></FONT></I></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman>Saturday, Sunday, Monday afternoon</FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman>Topics to be covered: siting, design, permitting, foundations, wall systems, roofing systems, stucco/plaster/wood/gyproc finishes, wiring, plumbing, tools</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman>Hands on: raising walls, half bale manufacture, stuffing with light straw clay, window/door bucks, plastering, shaping bales or cob for niches or bevels, etc</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman>Cost: $225 includes meals, snacks and beverages.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman>Accommodations: On-site campsites available (free, but rustic). Other accommodations at participants’ own expense: B&Bs 10 minutes away. Motels within 15 minutes.</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><FONT face=MetaPlusBook-Roman>To register, contact: Kara Stonehouse, karawiggins@yahoo.ca or (506) 432.1530 evenings.</FONT></B></P>
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