The Strawbale Dance Studio
Fabrizia's intimate space for dance, music, poetry, yoga and meditation.
![[ Outside The Strawbale Studio ]](./OutsideStrawbale.jpg "Outside The Strawbale Studio")
A unique studio space set in woodlands at Michael's Folly. It lies close to London (Potters Bar train station), yet situated in an idyllic rural setting.
This 22 feet diameter circular strawbale building with a transparent roof was designed by Yasmin Shariff of Dennis Sharp Architects, who described it thus:
This structure has one of the lowest eco-footprints in the UK as bales were produced in neighbouring fields and the main timbers obtained from a recycle yard less than 5 miles away. Construction was a community effort with children and the elderly making an equal contribution.
Since taking these photos, the outside has been traditionally rendered in lime plaster, and it now has a lovely new dancefloor. Heating, lighting and electricity are connected.
![[ Inside The Strawbale Studio triptych ]](InStrawbaleTriptych.jpg "Inside The Strawbale Studio")
>>> See more pictures of The Strawbale Studio, and read an interesting article in The Sunday Times on April 30th 2000.
"Being in The Strawbale Studio is like being transported into a different dimension, into a place of perpetual serenity and joy." - Jane R.