Plastering and Finishes (Earthen)

Fee:
$85.00

With Tom Wolf, Earthship builder

Earthen plasters are a healthy, non-toxic, and inexpensive way to create plastered finishes that are ideal for natural building or renovations. Learn how to use local soils and fibres to create beautiful and durable earthen plasters for straw bale walls, or for any other plastered interior or exterior surface. Learn how to sample soils, create test patches, and mix for base, second and finish coats.

Please wear long sleeves and long pants to this workshop.

Coffee and tea will be available, but please bring your own lunch.

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE from July to August!!

Date/time: 
Saturday, August 23, 2008 10:00am - 4:00pm