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.
- Booking essential
You will learn the basics of making a running mould, making a mould for original enrichment, and fibrous plaster basics. You'll be guided through the preparation of running a cornice in-situ, running a muffle coat/coring out, external and internal mitres, and making repairs to an existing cornice. You'll also learn how to take a silicone squeeze in-situ and preparation for a finishing coat.
This two-day course is ideal for people with plastering experience, and particularly working plasterers who are keen to expand their skill base.
Tutors Keith Langton, Sean Wheatley and Michal Wolf are Master Craftsmen of the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers, with many years of experience in traditional plastering techniques.
"It was interactive and well paced with lots of opportunity to ask questions." - course participant
Friday and Saturday 20 and 21 September, 9am-5pm Friday and 9am-4pm Saturday.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £399.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 020 7377 1644
- Suitability
Not suitable for children
- 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. All tools, materials and protective equipment supplied, but you can bring your own (labelled) 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 to book your place.
Upcoming events
Art Weeks at Coleshill
As part of Artweeks a variety of craftspeople will be exhibiting at the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre, showcasing a range of traditional crafts.
Guided Tours - Coleshill Home Farm and Skills Centre
Thursdays and Saturdays, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm: discover the historic Coleshill Home Farm and learn more about the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre now housed here.
An Introduction to Pargeting
8 June, 9am-5pm: a unique opportunity to learn the endangered craft of pargeting from one of the country’s highest regarded pargeters.
Open Day
9 June, 14 July and 11 August: visit our exhibition and join guided tours of the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre as part of our Coleshill Village Open Days.