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WORKSHOPS

We educate through hands-on experiences - for the seasoned and the beginner. We offer modern solutions to Homesteading and Practical Sustainability, including:

  • Homestead stays and tours

  • Native plants and animal workshops

  • Full-build construction with natural materials. 

  • SHIPPING CONTAINER WORKSHOP
    SHIPPING CONTAINER WORKSHOP
    Mon, Jul 15
    Black Hills Homestead
    SHIPPING CONTAINER WORKSHOP
    Black Hills Homestead, Spearfish, SD, USA
    Come join us and learn how to make your home out of a shipping container. Early Bird pricing is $2,500. Space is limited so sign up today.
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WORKSHOP DETAILS

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Curriculum

  • Worksite safety

  • Building codes and permitting

  • Solar (PV) design and installation

  • Other off-grid design considerations (water/sewer)

  • How to find containers

  • How to have the containers delivered to your site

  • Siting the container

  • Permanent vs. temporary location considerations

  • Foundation options

  • Windows and door design and structural considerations

  • Interior layouts

  • Material choices – light vs. heavy, cheap vs. expensive

  • Keeping the container watertight

  • Basic framing techniques

  • Basic electric wiring

  • Basic plumbing (greywater/composting toilet/conventional)

  • Insulation options

  • Interior finishes

 

Tools You Will Learn To Use And Operate

  • Plasma cutter

  • Welder

  • Grinders

  • Pneumatic nailers

  • Numerous hand and power tools

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Continued Learning

  • Two free 30-minute follow-up consulting sessions with Cappie ($300 value)

  • Digital blueprints of the build ($2,000 value)

  • Resource/tool guide

 

A Chance To Win

  • 1 free raffle ticket to win the container you helped build! (Ticket value: $100 value; Container value: $85,000)

 

Free Vittles

  • Catered lunch Monday thru Thursday

  • Sunday night meet & greet (food and drink provided)

  • Thursday night wrap-up Pizza Party (baked in wood-fired cob oven!)

 

Practicalities

  • Personal protection equipment (PPE)

  • Gloves

  • Ear protection

  • Eye protection

 

Things to Remember Me By

  • A professional photographer will capture photo and video, which will be made available to you at no cost (for your Instagramming pleasure!)

  • Black Hills Homestead pint glass, made locally by Dykstra Pottery

  • Black Hills Homestead T-shirt

  • A crisp high-five (daily)

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP

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