Participants say this 6-day hands-on course gives them confidence to handle building and power tools. Women especially find it empowering and participate in high numbers.

The course is unique in that the Tiny House is made using reclaimed building materials and focuses on learning through doing.

DATES: Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 and from Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 October, allowing a break over the weekend.

What will I learn from this course?

You will work with three professional carpenters and your fellow course participants to build a tiny home. You will gain first-hand experience of the following:

Considerations when choosing a trailer
Building a frame and getting it right
Insulation and cladding
Roofing and flooring
Sourcing and working with reclaimed materials
Using a variety of power and hand tools
The what, where, why and how of tiny house living

No prior experience is necessary. We welcome beginners, experts, the curious and the adventurous. During the course you will work as part of a team to construct a tiny home to lock up stage. Along the way you will acquire knowledge and skills that will last you a life time.

Watch a video of our trainers and course participants sharing what happens in the course and what they have learned

Further information about course structure is on our website. https://bower.org.au/learn/tiny-house-program

50% deposit is required to secure your place - $1,499.50, with the balance of $1,499.50 due by Monday 16 September, 2024.

For any queries please contact our Workshop Manager at wm@bower.org.au.

Build A Tiny House Course - October 2024

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