Thursday 5 July 2012, 9.30am to 5pm

The course

This practical day will enable students to produce a flat rendered wall using  a traditional lime and sand finish, line in ashlar joints and form quoin stones.  There will also be the option for hands-on experience of running mouldings and casting.

The day will cover all the stages of producing a flat rendered wall, including:

How to check background for suction rate
Preparing backgrounds for render work
Purpose and application of the scratch coat
Setting up a level system to ensure a true render finish
The application of the render coat
The rubbing up process
Setting out and forming of quoin stones
Setting out and lining in of ashlar joints
Finishing clean lines of ashlar with different joint systems

The tutor

George Terry is lecturer in charge of plasterwork at Highbury College.  He began a six year plastering apprenticeship in 1963, later becoming a journeyman plasterer.  He joined Highbury College in 1981, with the brief of building up the plastering department.  Before this he was working for a national company as a maintenance plasterer for their historic properties.

Participant information

All tools will be provided, but please wear old clothes and sturdy footwear, or bring overalls.

This is an off-site course, taking place entirely at Highbury College Northarbour Centre. Participants will be sent directions to the college on booking.

Fee

£99 per person, to include tuition, teas and coffees and lunch.

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.

Highbury College

Highbury College has achieved a good reputation for the quality of its provision of training in plastering.  It teaches modern techniques alongside restoration training using traditional methods and materials, and this training is in great demand from industry and individuals who wish to make their career in this highly skilled area.

To book, download a form here. Alternatively, fill in the booking request below.

Make a Booking Request

 
This is an initial booking request form, and does not guarantee a place on the course. The Adult Learning Team will check the availability of the course, and reply to you as soon as possible - usually within one working day.