Intro to Lime Plastering - 2 days

Course description: This course is designed for those wishing to grasp some of the basic skills of working with lime mortar. The course will look at lime putty and hydraulic lime, sands and the use of horse hair. Mixes and recipes for different applications. Hands on experience of pointing, plastering, (onto stone and laths)  rendering, and stone repairs.

The course takes place on and within a working barn in close proximity to Leckhampton Hill in Gloucestershire. One of the important objectives of the courses being held here is to repair the fabric of the building so that your work will be available for subsequent courses to learn from. This is an intense course which will be tailored to meet the requirements of the participants where possible.

Notes and Limitations

• The course is partly outside and so you should be prepared for all weather conditions

• Lime doesn't come off clothes easily,…