Natural Plasters and Finishes

2 day workshop covering different techniques of plastering with earth

Join us for a 2 day deep dive into learning about natural plasters and finishes.  We will cover plasters that are appropriate for an earthen building, as well as plasters that can go over the drywall in an existing home.  This course will include both plasters made from found clay, including how to find and source the clay, as well as plasters from store bought materials.  We will apply plaster to an existing earthen structure, a finish coat over a light straw clay wall, a sheetrock wall in a standard house, as well as on sample boards. 

WHEN

June 21st and 22nd

What this course will cover:

  • Techniques for applying Earthen Plaster

  • Overview of tools

  • Screening & mud mixing methods

  • Identifying foraged clay soil

  • Understanding mixes

  • How to figure out recipes with your materials

LOCATION: Potter Valley, Ca

This workshop takes place on the land where we live and share with several other families. There is a pond for swimming when hot, and a barn where we will share meals. There are dirt roads and trails for hiking after class, and plenty of places to camp, either next to the barn, or up in the hills.

COST: $350

Early bird discount- Register before May 15th - $300

All meals provided starting with lunch on Saturday, through lunch on Sunday. Much of the food we will serve will be from our garden, supplemented with other local, organic ingredients.

Camping available on site.

  • Earthen Plaster on Rocket Stove

  • Workshop students plastering garden wall

  • Bottle details

  • Earthen plaster sculpture

  • Earthen Plaster Mandala

  • Colored earthen plaster

  • Earthen plaster on Light Straw Clay cabin

  • Carving by Yoshi Makino

  • Carving by Yoshi Makino

  • Plaster by Yoshi Makino

  • Plaster by Yoshi Makino