Workshops

The online workshops are led by Jewel Pearson, Ms. Bohemian Soul and founder of Tiny House Trailblazers and Lee Pera, founder of Kotierra and the former Boneyard Studios tiny house community.

Both Jewel and Lee built and managed the build process for their tiny houses and have taught hundreds of people across the country about tiny houses through their workshops and presentations. Their tiny house journeys have been featured in numerous media outlets, including HGTV, Essence Magazine, NPR, The Washington Post, CNN, Dwell, Apartment Therapy, Architectural Digest, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, and have been featured in a few documentaries.

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Tiny Houses 101: The Basics || Online Workshop Webinar Recording Available

Cost: $75.00

Learn about the major decisions that go into tiny house building, placement and lifestyle. This workshop will cover:

  • Tiny House Types: Overview of tiny houses and how to choose what type meets your needs

  • Zoning and Building Codes: Where you can place tiny houses and codes to follow for building them

  • DIY or Buy? Pros and cons of building yourself, hiring a builder and managing the process, or buying a tiny house built by a tiny house company.

  • Tiny House Living:  Overview of systems for tiny houses and lifestyle considerations.

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Tiny Houses 201: Design and Build || Online Workshop Webinar Recording Available

Cost: $75.00

Learn the design and build process for your tiny house. This workshop will cover:

  • Design: Decisions, tools, and common designs for tiny houses

  • Build: Building code, steps in building a tiny house, project planning your build, materials selection and costs.

  • Systems: Overview of systems for tiny houses and your options

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Tiny House Placement || Online Workshop Webinar Recording Available

Cost: $75.00

Learn about zoning regulations and how to find a place to place for your tiny house. This workshop will cover:

  • Regulations for tiny houses: Understand zoning and how it applies to where you can place a tiny house. Learn about jurisdictions across the country that are becoming tiny house friendly.

  • How to find a place for your tiny house: learn about different types of site locations for tiny houses and their pros and cons, best methods that have been successful for tiny house owners in finding parking for their homes and tools and resources to help you find a place for your house.

  • Setting up your tiny house: What you will need on the property, how to prep the property for arrival or building, and considerations and tips for being a good neighbor.

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Tiny House Webinar Bundle || All 3 Webinars Webinar Recording Available

Cost: $200.00

Learn everything you’ll need to know to start your tiny house journey in these three workshops:

  • Tiny Houses 101: The Basics: Learn about the major decisions that go into tiny house building, placement and lifestyle.

  • Tiny Houses 201: Design and Build: Learn the design and build process for your tiny house.

  • Tiny House Placement : Learn about zoning regulations and how to find a place to place for your tiny house.

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Tiny House Consultations Anytime

Virtual Session
Perhaps you need a little more one-on-one time than a workshop offers. If so, this option is for you. We know from experience that the road to tiny can be challenging to navigate, so before “tiny house planning frustration” sets in, let’s connect so we can help you figure out next steps and reach your goal.

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Tiny Houses, Land & Housing Equity October 10, 2020 1:00pEST-2:30pEST

Online Session
Join us as we continue this conversation and discuss the history of housing and land ownership, the role land and housing have beneficially played for some and where it has failed for others. We’ll also explore go forward opportunities for restoration, reclamation and equity.

Led by Jewel Pearson, Lee Pera; Kotierra and former Boneyard Studios tiny house community and special guest, Jillian Hishaw; agricultural attorney and founder of F.A.R.M.S.