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Building Bliss Farm

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25-07-2025
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29-12-2028
Event Price: $50.00
Come and give us a hand on Fridays 10am – 4pm and learn basics of cob building, natural gardening and fruit tree pruning. The day starts with getting you grounded, hands in the soil. Weeding, edging, things that bring clarity and beauty. 1-2 hrs We will share our journey with the garden and open space for conversation about yours. The Read more…
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August Hemp Construction Online Theory Workshop

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13-08-2026, 7:00 pm
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27-08-2026, 9:00 pm
Event Price: $360.00
The first component of Australian Hemp Masonry’s hemp construction training is our online theory workshop. Delivered over three zoom sessions by Klara Marosszeky, participants learn about hemp lime building materials, performance characteristics, BCA compliance, design considerations, formwork options, mixing, installing and finishes for retrofitting and new builds. More information is available on the AHM workshops page https://www.hempmasonry.com.au/workshops/ Read more…
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Hands on hempcrete volunteering: Castlemaine

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26-08-2026
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13-09-2026
Interested in learning more about hempcrete? Join us for a hands-on hempcrete volunteer experience in Castlemaine, Victoria. Dates are tentatively set for: 26 Aug – 13 Sept 2026, across weekends most weekdays (we might have Mondays and Tuesdays off). You’re welcome to join for a half day, full day, or a longer stretch. You’ll have the opportunity to help mix, Read more…
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Hemp Building Practical workshop in Dungog, NSW

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29-08-2026
Event Price: $380.00
Taught by Shane Hannan, one of Australia’s most experienced hempcrete builders, this hands on workshop will give you experience in mixing and installing hemp lime building materials. It is the practical component of our training and combined with the online theory workshop, this workshop will complete your Australian Hemp Masonry hemp construction training. The main applications for hempcrete in Australia Read more…
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Rendering with Hemp Lime render

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19-09-2026
Event Price: $380.00
Taught by Shane Hannan and Tully Dunn, two of Australia’s most experienced hemp installers this hands on workshop will give you the additional skills and experience you need to render your hempcrete home with AHM Hemp-lime Render. The workshop is being offered to trades as well as to owner builders. Participants will learn to apply a Hemp-lime render base coat Read more…
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2026 Strawbale Building Course

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30-10-2026, 8:00 am
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01-11-2026, 4:00 pm
Event Price: $695.00
Come and learn about strawbale building from expert and experienced trainer Sam Vivers. This course is only run once a year so make sure you book your place or add your name to the waiting list if tickets aren’t on sale yet. Is the course for me? There are a wide range of backgrounds and motivations for those attending the Read more…

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