Shelter
Design Your Own Small House
Course Overview
If you have ever dreamed of building your own small home, shop, sauna, studio, or cabin, this course is for you. Designing a space according to your own values and needs is a creative and satisfying endeavor. Instructor Mark Hansen has been designing and building small shelters for a variety of uses since the 1970s. In this course, students will study examples of successful small designs and features that may prove useful for their own projects. Students will consider the purposes and functions they want their shelter to provide, and are encouraged to bring sketches and photographs of favored ideas. Once a design has been selected, students will draw and construct a scale model which will serve as a tangible outline for their project. An open discussion format will be used for this course, allowing for a wide variety of topics that may arise such as material costs and sources, local zoning issues, and ideas to maximize interior and exterior space. Students will also receive individual attention pertaining to their design and model construction. The materials fee covers all needed supplies.
Dates
This course has been cancelled to mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19. We offer our deepest apologies. We truly believe in the power of craft to build community, and we know that community is needed more than ever in times like these. However, the need to stay healthy and protect our friends and neighbors is the most critical priority.
If you were registered for this class, you should have received an email regarding your refund options. If not, please call us at 218-387-9762 or email us at info@northhouse.org.
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We truly hope to see you in another class at North House soon!
Course Details
Required
You will need the following tools for this class:
All required tools/materials are provided by your instructor and North House and will be available once the course begins.
Optional Tools
Feel free to bring your favorite tools and whatever materials you might feel appropriate for this course. The following items will be provided:
- Hot Glue gun
- Drafting triangle (Transparent, 6"- 45/90 Degree)
- Pencils & sharpener
- Scissors
- Utility Knife
- Drawing paper (18" x 24")
More Information
Once registered, students will receive a confirmation email with further class information. Please call us if you haven't received it within 24 hours.