Yurtman McCoy

I'm in the high desert of central Oregon about 2hrs from Bend.  I also do workshops and will be doing several around the sate, Washington and Berkley CA.  I am trying to get different organisations to host my workshops.  It seems to be working and I have 2 or 3 more in the pipeline.

I am holding several one day Yurt building workshops over the summer. At the moment I have 3 set:

May 8th - Restoration Farm, Ashland, Oregon.  http://www.restorationfarm.org/
June 5th-6th - Summer Lake, Oregon.  http://campingyurts.com/yurt-workshop.shtml
August 28th-29th - Summer Lake, Oregon.  http://campingyurts.com/yurt-workshop.shtml

More locations will be added as they are confirmed and I should have two more very soon in  Washington and Berkley CA. Dates and times to be announced. Check my website for updated info; www.CampingYurts.com

Camping Yurts are not the permanent kind you see in many State Parks and Campgrounds. They are lightweight, portable and can be loaded onto the smallest of roof racks. Being easily put up and taken down, they are the perfect "tent" for camping, extra accommodation in the back yard, summer workshops, temporary shelters and even for weddings!.

Yurts can be made from a variety of wood;  hazel or willow coppice, reclaimed timber or wood bought from a Lumber Yard. The workshop covers the making of all the parts: Roof Wheel, roof poles, lattice wall and door frame. Although we will not be ripping wood and using machinery, you will learn how to use a traditional shave horse, draw knife and spokeshave to shape and form the wood. Over the course of the day we will be making and erecting a complete yurt and also cover alternative methods of making the beautiful roof wheel.  No real woodworking skills are necessary for the workshop and all hand tools will be supplied.

Bio
Richard is originally from England where he learned traditional yurt building. He now lives lives in the high desert of Central Oregon with his wife and family. A keen woodworker and traditional crafts enthusiast, his skills extend to traditional wood & canvas canoe building and Cedar strip. He has been making yurts since 2002.

I am holding several one day Yurt building workshops over the summer. At the moment I have 3 set:

May 8th - Restoration Farm, Ashland, Oregon.  http://www.restorationfarm.org/
June 5th-6th - Summer Lake, Oregon.  http://campingyurts.com/yurt-workshop.shtml
August 28th-29th - Summer Lake, Oregon.  http://campingyurts.com/yurt-workshop.shtml

More locations will be added as they are confirmed and I should have two more very soon in  Washington and Berkley CA. Dates and times to be announced. Check my website for updated info; www.CampingYurts.com

Camping Yurts are not the permanent kind you see in many State Parks and Campgrounds. They are lightweight, portable and can be loaded onto the smallest of roof racks. Being easily put up and taken down, they are the perfect "tent" for camping, extra accommodation in the back yard, summer workshops, temporary shelters and even for weddings!.

Yurts can be made from a variety of wood;  hazel or willow coppice, reclaimed timber or wood bought from a Lumber Yard. The workshop covers the making of all the parts: Roof Wheel, roof poles, lattice wall and door frame. Although we will not be ripping wood and using machinery, you will learn how to use a traditional shave horse, draw knife and spokeshave to shape and form the wood. Over the course of the day we will be making and erecting a complete yurt and also cover alternative methods of making the beautiful roof wheel.  No real woodworking skills are necessary for the workshop and all hand tools will be supplied.

Bio
Richard is originally from England where he learned traditional yurt building. He now lives lives in the high desert of Central Oregon with his wife and family. A keen woodworker and traditional crafts enthusiast, his skills extend to traditional wood & canvas canoe building and Cedar strip. He has been making yurts since 2002.

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to promote my new camping Yurt business and workshops.

My yurts are not the permanent kind that you see in State parks, they are light weight, portable camping yurts designed to be compact, easily erected & taken down, and loaded on a car roof.  They make excellent tents for camping and also for longer term temporary shelters, outdoor meeting rooms, quiet rooms and workshops etc.

I am looking for suggestions for possible "green" type shows that I could sell them at.

My website is: www.campingyurts.com

No one has posted on this for a while, but if you are still going to organize and event and are thinking of having workshops there, I would be interested in providing one for making a camping yurt. You can checkout my website here: www.campingyurts.com

Robert
Thanks for the info. I intend doing the Solwest, I think it would be good. I hadn't heard about the Eugene show, I will look into that - Thanks

Kerrick
I appreciate the input. A stove manufacturer gave me a supplier for the flexible silicone-coated fiberglass so I will look into that.  I am getting my canvas from a suppler in Portand, OR, but would love to know where the tent guys get theirs.

Making a yurt
Sounds like the full kit would be good for you. Apart from the Roof Wheel, you don't need too much in the way of woodworking skill to build one.
As to selling in California, I don't know the laws about selling to CA residents. I would think as I am in Oregon, I wouldn't be affected.  If I am, I suppose people will have to come to Oregon to buy.  We are not that far from the CA border so if you ever wanted to come out and camp in one for a night or two, you are welcome. There is a lake at the bottom of the road and next door os a RV park with all the facilities. We care in the hifg desert of central southern Oregon.  Where are you?

Hi Kerrick

Thanks for the info, I will keep that in mind if I sell any down there.  We are currently sourcing a fireproof canvas as we are concerned about being sued if we sell one with a stove and the tent catches fire.  We are also looking into special fireproof material to be sewn into the roof canvas so that the stove pipe can go through it, and as double security, see if there are any insulated pipe sections that could go through the roof part.

Making a yurt is pretty easy really if you have some plans. Doing it from scratch is very difficult. The only hard parts are the ring and canvas and this is why I sell the basic kit. I will be putting some more photos up of the ring soon, I am just waiting for some good weather to take more photos.
If you have a table saw and a drill stand, you can easily do it. The drill stand isn't vital, you could use a hand drill, but you MUST drill straight.  The reason is when you have ripped all the wall slats, you need to drill 7 holes in each slat (that's about 500 holes in total). I clamp 10 slats together and drill them all to save time.  If you go in at an angle, the holes won't line up when you make the lattice.
I am working on the "Building a Yurt" instructions right now, but let me know if you are interested in a kit.

It does amaze me the interest people have with yurts. When ever we go camping we always get half the campsite coming over to have a look. I suppose it's just so different.  The best bit for me is the head room and space. 
Thanks for the feedback.

I am in central Oregon Near Bend. If there is demand I could travel to Washington, California, Idaho.  If it was worth it, I would travel even further.

Richard

Hi folks,
I am new here and I am looking for "green" shows and expos to show off my camping yurts. The business is new and sells yurts that are lightweight, portable and can be loaded onto the roof of your car.  I also want to do yurt building workshops and need to know where to advertise and what organizations to contact. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Here is my website: www.campingyurts.com

Richard

Hi folks
I agree the Paul King book is very good.  I am an ex Brit now in Oregon and have started a camping yurt business. Unlike the more permanent yurts you see in camp grounds, mine are lightweight and portable so you can load it on your car roof.  I make completed yurts and kits. I also would like to start giving workshops either in central Oregon or wherever people want to do one.

Here is my website: www.campingyurts.com

Richard