Plain Lime Plastering

You'll learn: the basics of working with lime, including slaking, mixing and sand selection, and how to safely work with the material; how to fix laths and other substrates; the correct technique for mixing and applying plasters; when and how to use hydraulic lime; an introduction to insulating traditional walls; how to repair lime plaster cracks; and how to limewash. Tutors Sean Wheatley and Michal Wolf are both Master Craftsmen of the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers, with many years of experience in traditional plastering techniques. They'll be joined by Marianne Suhr, a chartered building surveyor and co-author of the SPAB's Old House Handbook, with assistance from the Durrant & Daughter team. This introductory course is for anyone interested in learning about plain lime plastering for their home or old buildings under their care. We also welcome conservation officers, heritage consultants, architects, building surveyors and other specifiers too. We keep our classes small and friendly, so you’ll have plenty of attention from our course team. You’ll have your very own plastering bay to practice throughout the course. All materials and tools required for the course will be provided, although you're welcome to bring your own (labelled) if preferred. An Introduction to Plan Lime Plastering is a two day course, running from 2 to 3 July, 9.30am-5.30pm on Thursday and 9am-4.30pm on Friday.