Common house build courses

Come and learn natural building methods – and help us build our Common House

In partnership with Bridport Cohousing, the School of Natural Building (SnAB) is offering training courses as part of this community build using low-carbon natural construction methods with locally sourced and reclaimed materials.

In the last year, we have welcomed people to our community to learn Concrete-less foundations, Straw Bale Construction and Lime Plastering. Our final course is now open for bookings:

Everything else that you need to know

• The Hazelmead site is just outside Bridport. The nearest train stations are Crewkerne, Axminster and Dorchester West and South. Limited bus connections are available; we will try to connect you with a lift if you need one.
• SNaB courses have a maximum number of 12 participants.
• If you need accommodation, camping and campervans are welcome. Residents will be offering their toilets and showers to course participants.
• Tea and coffee will be available, but you will need to organise your own breakfast and lunches. In the evenings, we’ll be getting together for shared vegetarian meals (included in the price).
• Safety (steel toe-capped) boots or sturdy footware must be worn. Please bring a utility knife if you have one, and any other PPE you may want to wear – gloves (building or gardening are fine), mask (it can get fairly dusty and mucky working with straw and clay).