There was a time before drywall and latex paint when the owner/builder transformed vernacular materials, whether limestone or clay, into beautiful interior and exterior walls. Come relearn the timeless craft of lime and clay plasters and paints.
Learning Objectives for week 6:
- Soil/clay assessment
- Plaster recipes
- Wall preparation
- Application of base and finish clay plasters
- Aliz/clay paints
- Lime plaster system
Materials Needed:
- Japanese finish trowel
- Concrete finish trowel
- Wood Float
- Dust Mask
- Work Gloves
- 4” fine bristled paint brush
Instructors:
- Eva Edleson, Firespeaking