Polished Plaster: Using Traditional Venetian Plaster, Marmorino & Tadelakt

Short course

In Buckland Filleigh

£ 115 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Buckland filleigh

  • Duration

    1 Day

We cover the traditional skills for using Venetian Plaster, Marmorino & Tadelakt. Suitable for: Anybody interested in creating their own polished plasters or for clients

Facilities

Location

Start date

Buckland Filleigh (Devon)
Buckland Filleigh Sawmills, EX21 5RN

Start date

On request

About this course

There is no requirements but a little experience of trowel skills is helpful.

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Course programme

Polished Plaster: Using Traditional Venetian Plaster, Marmorino & Tadelakt

As a manufacturer and supplier of Venetian plaster, Marmorino and Tadelakt we will be showing how to achieve fantastic finishes, including polished plaster and textured finishes. Our approach is to create a relaxed environment where you will enjoy learning, with ample opportunity for discussion in the breaks. Course numbers are limited to 7 people to ensure individual attention.
For each session there is a practical demonstration, then participants have a range of sample boards to have a go themselves, with guidance at hand. Sample boards can be taken home at the end of the course. All tools and materials are provided but please bring protective clothing, safety glasses and suitable gloves.
All materials and tools are available for purchase at the end of the course and participants are also entitled to a 10% discount on future purchases from our range of Venetian Plasters, Marmorino, Tadelakt and associated natural soaps, oils and waxes used for finishes.

Programme

TIME
CONTENT 9.15 am
Course assembles for coffee & introduction. 9.30 -12.30am
Traditional Venetian & Moroccan plasters - history & usage, types of finish tools used, health & safety  
Types of surface & priming- applying the base coat of lime wall finish
Applying the first coat of Venetian Plaster
Applying the second coat of Venetian Plaster & burnishing to a shine
  Tadelakt 12.30pm
Buffet lunch with opportunity for discussion of individual projects & questions.
1.30pm - 4.30pm
Venetian Plastering - stencilling & tiling - soaping & waxing

Marmorino - types of surface and priming - applying the base coat of lime wall finish - applying Marmorino & types of finish

Tadelakt - types of surface & priming - applying a base coat of lime wall finish - applying Tadelakt & polishing - applying polishing soap & waxes

 

Additional information

Payment options: £115, including lunch and VAT.

Polished Plaster: Using Traditional Venetian Plaster, Marmorino & Tadelakt

£ 115 + VAT