Tumbleweed Tiny House workshops teach participants how to build their own tiny houses from start to finish. These hands-on classes cover trailer foundations, framing, insulation, roofing, and systems installation. Attendees learn practical skills alongside other aspiring tiny house builders, gaining the knowledge needed to construct their own homes.
Workshop Curriculum
- Foundation: Building on a trailer vs. permanent foundation
- Tools: The essential tools needed for construction
- Framing: Wall and roof framing techniques
- Sheathing: Exterior sheathing installation
- Insulation: Proper insulation and moisture management
- Venting: Condensation prevention strategies
- Roofing: Roof installation methods
- Siding: Exterior siding techniques
- Systems: Water heaters, appliances, toilets, air conditioning
- Codes: Building codes, restrictions, and zoning information
Workshop Locations
Tumbleweed workshops have been held in cities across the United States including:
- Orlando, FL
- Santa Fe, NM
- Nashville, TN
- Honolulu, HI
- Boston, MA
- Olympia, WA
- Washington DC
- Chicago, IL
- Los Angeles, CA
- Portland, OR
- New York, NY
- Santa Rosa, CA
Lessons from Tiny House Building Workshops
- Professional Instruction Accelerates Learning: Expert-led workshops compress months of self-study into intensive sessions
- Community Builds Motivation: Learning alongside other aspiring builders creates accountability and shared enthusiasm
- Established Plans Reduce Errors: Using proven Tumbleweed designs provides tested construction sequences
- Code Knowledge Prevents Problems: Understanding regulations before building avoids costly compliance issues later
- Hands-On Experience Builds Confidence: Practical demonstrations make unfamiliar construction tasks approachable
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Alex
Very cool article. Didn’t realize you were a fellow Floridian.
Thanks Ken. Yeah we had a couple really windy days here in Naples. At the beach it looked cool though, there were a bunch of people kitesurfing jumping really high… I got a picture, I think I’ll post it
Enjoy the Workshop, Alex. And be sure to tell us all about it! Also, congrats on your article in the paper!
Best,
Gloria
Four years ago we down sized to 504 SQ FT. put our new dwelling under a pole barn. Now with a 50 X 12 front porch we cant ask for anything more. We live on the porch most of the time except when we are in our mini hot tub on our back deck. If you believe in what you are doing and enjoy doing it. I say go for it.
Thanks for your comment Carl. I don’t know how I missed your comment earlier! Hope that you can show us that 504 sf dwelling under your pole barn!
We are in the process of converting a shed into a cabin. We have been living in it for a few months. It is approx 178sqft (If I remember correctly.) I love my cabin! I wish I could go to a similar event and meet others who also love tiny living.
thinking of starting a tiny house on a trailer using reclaimed pallets…any input
Hi Adrian thanks for sharing your project. I’m checking out your shed right now. I’ll leave a link here in case others are wondering about it too…
http://livingonafootprint.blogspot.com/2011/10/introduction.html
You are probably busy preparing for the cold. Anyways I’m really looking forward to following you and Travis’s project so please keep me informed!