• Current 2008 Website
  • Photo of Strawbale Studio Northwest Entrance

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    Deanne Bednar (ecoartdb@gmail.com)
    PO Box 733, Oxford, MI 48371
    Telephone: 248-628-1887



    The Strawbale Studio is an enchanting 600 square foot thatched roof studio here in rural Oakland County, southeast Michigan.

  • Current 2008 WebsiteThe studio features strawbale (stucco covered) walls, a round log frame, earthen floor, fieldstone foundation, a loft, and beautiful artwork. We hope you enjoy reading about the history of the project and learning about upcoming events and opportunities. As you begin to immerse yourself in the art of natural building, we hope you can come plerk (work + play = plerk) with us on this evolving adventure!

    2006 activities include reed collecting, Kid's Cottage Start-to-Finish Buildings, Rocket Stove Heated Bench, earthen plastering, natural paints and model making, Radiant Heat Earthen Floor, the construction of a solar greenhouse and Volunteer/Internships. See the Calendar for details!