LIME COURSES

COURSES FOR ALL ABILITIES

Gain hands on experience of how to use lime mortar on your own building with our range of Lime courses.

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Our introductory courses are aimed at home owners and beginners who wish to gain a better understanding of why and how to use lime mortar on their buildings. You will learn how to choose the correct materials, the theory behind 'breathability' and perhaps most importantly, gain hands on experience of mixing and applying mortar. 

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Our Level 2 and Advanced courses are the natural progression from the beginners courses. Aimed at those who have either attended a beginners courses or who have experience of using lime.

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KNOWLEDGE SHARE SESSIONS

Are you renovating an older property? Come along to one of our 2 hour sessions and found out about appropriate materials and methods to use on your older property.

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Topics include:

• Cause of damp and how to treat them

• Appropriate materials and methods to use on older properties

• Reinstating lime plasters, renders and ornamental detailing

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WHAT MAKES OUR COURSES DIFFERENT

• Our tutors are working tradespeople with over 20 years experience of working in the restoration of period properties. Their knowledge is up to date and experience is varied.

• All of our courses, with the exception of the knowledge share sessions, are mostly practical. We believe that you can only understand how to use lime, by actually using it. 

The 2 day lime plastering course was great and Ben was very       knowledgeable. It is a very hands on course with plenty of different materials and surfaces to try. If you are thinking of doing any lime plastering at home then this course is ideal. The facilities at SGS college were also very good. Mr K

I attended the 2 day lime plastering course run by Kate and Ben. It was absolutely brilliant and I now feel confident enough to resolve issues with our cottage and re-plaster and re-render large sections inside and out. Mrs A. 

Autumn Courses

Dates for Autumn have now been released. Explore our course offering below and book your place.
More course titles will be added throughout the coming months.