Natural Plasters and Finishes

NCSP 5123 Natural Plasters and Finishes

This course counts as 24 hours towards the Sustainable Practices Certificate Program or 2.4 continuing education credits.

Course Format:

3-day Hands-On Workshop

Course Description:

This course will provide an introduction to specifying, sourcing, mixing and applying lime and earth plasters and natural finishes over a variety of interior and exterior surfaces, both natural and conventional. The course will cover the the basics of clay and lime, the use of locally harvested materials, a selection of natural finish products, pigments, additives and sealers. Participants will have the opportunity to mix and apply clay and lime plaster and other natural finishes.

Instructor Bio:

Laura Bartels is an experienced builder, consultant and educator in the natural building field. She has been a consultant to architects, contractors and owners offering services in feasibility, design, construction, moisture, plasters and project management issues for residential, commercial and community projects. Laura is the founder and owner of GreenWeaver Inc.

Event Details

Registration for Fall courses begins July 13th

September 18th-20th 9am to 5pm, CU Boulder
$440 - 10% earlybird discount available through August 28, 2009
CU Faculty, Staff and Students as well as current BGBG members receive an additional 10% discount .

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