Yurt Workshops

Host a workshop! - A wonderful way to build a yurt.

Gather your friends and family to help raise your yurt. If needed, I often have a list of interested folks that are eager to help. Usually a group of 8 - 12 people is a good size. Smaller yurts, like the yurt sauna, can make do with a smaller crew. No prior experience is necessary - a willingness to learn is the most important. I have a preference for using hand tools as much as makes sense with power tool use when needed.

The design and the materials list are provided and I am on-site for the duration of the workshop. The host coordinates the materials delivery, food, and lodging (often camping) for the crew.

The size of the yurt determines the length of the workshop - bigger yurts take longer. For example, a standard yurt will typically take 11 workshop days to get the yurt up and roof on.

Email Mike for more info.

Participate in a workshop!

Whether you're thinking about building your own yurt in the future, or you just like working with wood and building things with others - participating in a yurt raising workshop is the best way to learn about Taper-Wall Yurts. No prior experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn. We prioritize the use of hand tools where it makes sense but do selectively use power tools during most (but not all) yurt workshops.

Yurt Workshops on the way:

June 1 - 14, 2022 - A Large Open Pavilion Free-Span Yurt - Spruce Knob, WV at the site of Experience Learning.
- Interested in helping on this yurt? Detailed Description Here. Contact Jackie Lambert - jlambert@experience-learning.org
July 8 - 21, 2022 - Triple Yurt - three simple 20' yurts at the Greenhorns campus in Pembroke, ME.
- Unfortunately, this workshop has been canceled. Join the newsletter to find out about upcoming workshops in the Fall of 2022.

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