An Introduction to Plain Lime Plastering
11 - 12 October: a practical course covering the mixing and application of lime plaster to lath, masonry, and modern substrates, including pricking up and base coats, float coats and setting coats.
- Booking essential
A practical course covering the mixing and application of lime plaster to lath, masonry, and modern substrates, including pricking up and base coats, float coats and setting coats. You will also get a brief introduction to running a cornice in-situ.
This course is suitable for people with practical plastering skills. Experienced plasterers used to working in gypsum will particularly benefit from the course. We also welcome anyone interested in learning about plain lime plastering for their home or old building(s) under their care.
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.
"Courses like this are vital to build up the skills and knowledge of the best ways to repair, maintain and care for historic buildings." – course participant
"Really good balance of practical and theory, and delivered in an engaging manner and setting." – course participant
Please note, the April course is sold out.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £499.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 020 7377 1644 Head to https://www.spab.org.uk/whats-on/courses to book your place.
- Meeting point
Heritage & Rural Skills Centre in Coleshill Village, Buscot and Coleshill Estate, SN6 7PT
- What to bring and wear
Work wear and sturdy footwear, ideally steel-toe capped boots. If you can, please bring your own set of plastering tools (labelled). We recommend that you bring your own gloves, goggles and masks.
- 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 to book your place.
Upcoming events
Guided Tours - Coleshill Home Farm and Skills Centre
Thursdays and Saturdays, 1pm and 2.30pm until 12 October: discover the historic Coleshill Home Farm and learn more about the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre now housed here.
An Introduction to Ornamental Lime Plastering
20 and 21 September: take your lime plastering skills to the next level with this practical introduction to ornamental styles, including running a cornice in-situ and forming external and internal mitres.
CONSERVATE - a Heritage Skills Conference
20 September: join us for a new conference exploring skills from the past, fit for the future.
2 Day Introduction to Letter Cutting in Wood
21-22 September: explore the various processes of letter cutting in wood as you create your own small plaque in this weekend course.