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Historic lime plasters & renders: 3-4 July 2012
Tuesday-Wednesday 3-4 July 2012, 9.30am to 5pm
The course
Study the theory and practice of traditional lime plasters. A two-day course, which covers the fundamentals of lime plastering from the simplest renders to the finest ornamental work.
Each day will consist of lectures illustrated by case studies, interspersed with practical demonstrations and hands on experience of the materials. There will be time for discussion throughout, when debate on this sometimes misunderstood subject will be encouraged.
Day one will be predominantly plasters and day two will focus on renders.
For those who wish to gain hands-on experience, Practical Lime Plastering takes place the following day, on Thursday 30 June 2011.
The tutors
Ian Constantinides founded St Blaise in 1980, and remains a non-executive director and retained consultant. He is a freelance Historic Building Consultant, advising on all aspects of historic building repair and conservation. He has worked extensively in Afghanistan advising on the regeneration of an area of Kabul, through repairing those few ancient buildings that have survived years of civil war and Taliban rule. He lectures extensively, including lecturing on MA courses, and RIBA/RICS CPD programmes. He has been consultant on projects for Historic Scotland, the Office of Public Works, Dublin, English Heritage, and many private clients.
Jeff Orton is a Master Plasterer and Stuccoist who worked for Trumpers Ltd, specialists in plasterwork restoration for many years. Their clients include English Heritage, the Landmark Trust and Warwick Castle as well as many smaller private houses. Now self-employed, Jeff is a past chairman of the Plasterer’s Craft Guild, which is committed to craft excellence through education and the development of craft skills.
Fee
£220 per person, to include tuition, teas and coffees and lunch.
Participant information
No special clothing or equipment is required.
The Museum
The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum has over 45 historic building exhibits. It is also home to the award winning and innovative Downland Gridshell, which houses a conservation workshop and artefact store, and is also used for many practical courses. The Museum runs a full programme of courses in historic building conservation and traditional rural trades and crafts, along with MSc programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation. Please telephone for further details.
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