A three-day courses on lime renders and plasters for strawbale buildings.

Learn the techniques of lime plastering a strawbale building:  the lime cycle; suitable mixes, preparation of substrate, application and aftercare. 

This is essentially a practical course but there will be some theoretical content where we hope you will have all your questions answered.

WHAT TO BRING

•  Stout work boots
• Overalls (or long-sleeved top and long trousers that you don’t mind getting stained with lime)
• Waterproof coat and trousers that you don’t mind getting lime on
• Rain/sun hat and lotion
• Heavy duty marigold rubber gloves (2 pairs)
• Goggles
• Claw hammer
• Paper and pencil
• Water bottle
• Thermos flask labelled with your name
• Paper and pencil