An Introduction to Plain Lime Plastering
3-4 October: a hands-on introduction to lime plastering, perfect for homeowners and DIYers, building custodians and specifiers.
- Booking essential
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 3 to 4 October, 9.30am-5.30pm on Friday and 9am-4.30pm on Saturday. Lunch provided.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £499.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 020 7377 1644
- Meeting point
Heritage & Rural Skills Centre in Coleshill Village, Buscot and Coleshill Estate, SN6 7PT
- What to bring and wear
Warm clothing that can get dirty/damaged. Sturdy footwear, ideally steel-toe capped boots. All protective equipment, tools and materials provided, though you can bring your own if preferred.
- Accessibility
Please contact us if there are any adaptations we can make that would make the course more accessible for you. We would be happy to have an informal chat about the course and possible access issues before you book.
- Other
Refreshments and lunch are provided. Accommodation is not included. Head to https://www.spab.org.uk/whats-on/courses/introduction-plain-lime-plastering-5 to book your place.
Upcoming events
Introduction to Blacksmithing
18 July and 4 October: enjoy a full day course getting to grips with the basics of blacksmithing.
Open Days
13 April, 11 May, 8 June, 13 July, 10 August, 12 October: visit our exhibition and take a look behind the scenes on one of our Coleshill Village Open Days.
Guided Tours: Secrets of Coleshill
17 April to 11 October, 1pm and 2.30pm Thursdays and Saturdays: find out more about some of the lesser-known chapters of the estate’s history and look behind the scenes of the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre.
Traditional Lime Plastering for Professionals
10 May: a fast-paced, practical lime plastering course designed for plasterers, plastering tutors, building contractors and craftspeople seeking to learn about working with traditional lime plaster.