A big excavator sits poised to begin work on our new septic field tomorrow. The Department of the Environment has required that we have the new septic installed in order to continue to use the building. Since eventually we want … Continue reading →
Artist Karen Langlois transformed a room full of books into a unique art gallery, with works by a variety of local artists. Click to see the poster for the show, which ended today. The show brought people to the Blockhouse School … Continue reading →
Results of the Tiny Studio draw:
Third prize (lamp by Twylights): Peter Schnell (a last-minute ticket buyer!)
Second prize (coffee table by Lloyd Klassen Fine Woodworking) Janet Bone of Dartmouth.
First prize – the Tiny Studio – Elisabeth Bailey of Lunenburg and the Growing Green Festival!!
Here’s the video of the draw.No share or id values provided for youtube shortcode.
CBC TV sent Colleen Jones and cameraman Steve Lawrence to The Blockhouse School Project today, August 16, to learn about the Tiny Studio Raffle. Colleen found a bigger story than she had expected, and was very interested to learn about … Continue reading →
It’s the day before the Tiny Studio Raffle draw! Colleen Jones was with us today and we’ll be on the NS News on CBC TV at 5:05 tonight! She was very impressed with all that we’re doing at the school, … Continue reading →
The progress is a little less obvious today than yesterday, as it involved more finicky work with fascia boards and soffits. Lloyd and David also picked up some trim and hardware donated by local MODL councillor Michael Ernst. A lot … Continue reading →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Who will win the Tiny Studio? August 14, 2013 (Blockhouse, NS) – Excitement is mounting as the date of the draw for the Tiny Studio approaches. The 140 sq. ft. building is being built and raffled by … Continue reading →
Even though it’s August already, you could still get started on a garden plot. Even starting with sod! Rather than strenuous double digging, it’s easier to build gardens on top of the sod lasagna-style. By laying down corrugated cardboard and … Continue reading →
We’re moving along, but the Tiny Studio won’t be completely finished before the draw. Actually, this is to the winner’s advantage, as they’ll be able to make some choices in the interior arrangements – and things like outside trim colour as … Continue reading →
The window openings have been framed and exterior sheathing is being put on. New clapboard siding will go on top of it. Who would like to shingle the roof? Should take half a day. Come out and have fun on … Continue reading →
Just a week is left before the draw for the Tiny Studio, which will take place during the CommuniTEA and Open House on Saturday, August 17. Tickets are still available. All the details are all on this page. Note that … Continue reading →
There’s some rain in the forecast, so it’s time to cover the roof. The roof over the front extension got framed yesterday. Does anyone have a turned post lying around to contribute for the corner of the little porch?
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