Self Builders’ Own Stories

Hear real self builders talking about their experiences

Self Builders’ Own Stories is an opportunity to hear from people who have already completed a self build or renovation project. Hear real self builders and renovators talking about how they went about creating the home of their dreams. Learn from their mistakes, hear their top tips and ask them questions about their experiences.

Please note, this is a sample programme, so timings and topics are subject to change.

MEET Victoria Johnson

Saturday at 12.30

Victoria Johnson used local labour and natural, sustainable materials to turn a classic barn into an idyllic Cornish home. Built from local granite during the 1780s and unused for decades, the structures on the property were on the brink of collapse. Working with her builders, Victoria oversaw the conversion of the barns into a pair of dwellings: a two-storey family home with four bedrooms and a smaller single-storey barn, which will become Victoria's son’s home in the future. Hear the inspiring story behind this project, live at the Workshop Theatre.