What you learn
□ introduction to lime renders, including chemistry & technical details
□ understanding the chemistry (yes, there's chemistry!)
□ mixing & application
□ wall preparation
□ calculating quantities
You do NOT need previous plastering experience!!
□ introduction to lime renders, including chemistry & technical details
□ understanding the chemistry (yes, there's chemistry!)
□ mixing & application
□ wall preparation
□ calculating quantities
You do NOT need previous plastering experience!!
Guest instructors
Richard Barrow, Global Heritage Group; internationally reknown with 35+ years experience in 30+ countriesJonathan Owens, Lancaster Lime Works; 35+ years in historic preservation
This course is for you if...
you want to take the mystery out of lime plaster! Understand the chemistry, mixing techniques, and how to safely apply lime plaster.What we'll be plastering
We'll apply the base coat of lime plaster over hempcrete infill walls on our home.
Cost: $500 earlybird
($550 after April 1st)
($550 after April 1st)
May 31-June 1, 2024
in Fawn Grove, PA
in Fawn Grove, PA
What's included
✓hands on experience mixing & applying traditional lime plaster w/ horse hair over hempcrete walls✓resources for lime & pigments
✓ample time for questions
✓browse books in my library
✓healthy lunch
✓free tent camping onsite
email me if you havie trouble registering:
sigikoko@buildnaturally.com
sigikoko@buildnaturally.com