An Introduction to Ornamental Lime Plastering

Ornamental Lime Plastering

A practical introduction to ornamental lime plastering techniques, in association with the National Trust.

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It was interactive and well-paced with lots of opportunity to ask questions.
Date: 
20/09/2024 - 21/09/2024
Course Type: 
Course
REF: 

CH3/24
Audience: 
Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD
Location: 
Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
Buscot and Coleshill Estate,
SN6 7PT, Swindon
United Kingdom
Price: 

£399, including lunch and refreshments

Event details

Friday 20 - Saturday 21 September 2024, 9am - 5pm  

Take your lime plastering skills to the next level with this practical introduction to ornamental lime plastering, including running a cornice in-situ and forming external and internal mitres.  

This two-day practical course is taught by three Master Plasterers at the National Trust’s stunning Heritage and Rural Skills Centre.

Our expert tutors will show you how to make a running mould and a silicone mould, cast and fix enrichments, and run fibrous plasterwork formed ‘on the bench’.

This course is kindly supported by the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers.

Want to learn more about plastering at the National Trust’s Heritage and Rural Skills Centre? Check out our other course there on Plain Lime Plastering, 10 - 11 October 2024.

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for people with plastering experience, and particularly working plasterers who are keen to expand their skill base. 

Although we cannot guarantee it, previous course participants have had success in gaining a CITB short course grant towards the cost of this course fee. Please visit the CITB website for further information.

You will learn

  • The basics of making a running mould.
  • Make a mould for original enrichment.
  • Fibrous plaster basics.
  • Preparation of running a cornice in-situ. 
  • Running a muffle coat/coring out. 
  • External and internal mitres. 
  • Make repairs to an existing cornice.
  • How to take a silicone squeeze in-situ.
  • Preparation for a finishing coat. 

Programme 

This programme is subject to minor changes.

Day One

9am   Registration
9.15am   Welcome and Health and Safety briefing
9.30am   Introduction to tools and materials
  Demonstration and assembly of a running mould 
  Demonstration of mixing and pouring silicone to make a mould of original enrichment
10.45am   Refreshment break
11am   Introduction to fibrous plastering and hands-on casting enrichment
12pm   Lunch
12.45pm   Practical session
 
  • Fixing running rule, understanding and mixing plaster for coring out.
  • Preparing to run a cornice. Running a muffle coat/coring out.
1.45pm   Practical session
 
  • Continue running a muffle coat/coring out.
  • Start creating a mitred corner.
3pm   Finishing off and preparation for Day Two
3.15pm   Refreshment break
3.30pm   Running in-situ case study
4pm   Cornice repairs case study
4.30pm   Fibrous plaster case study
5pm   End of Day One

Day Two

9am   Registration
9.15am   Demonstration of taking a silicone squeeze in-situ
9.35am   Practical session
 
  • Understanding and mixing plaster for finishing coat.
  • Preparing to run a finishing coat (plain face cornice).
10.15am   Practical session
 
  • Continue finishing coats.
  • Start finishing coat on mitred corner.
11.15am   Refreshment break
11.30am   Practical session
 
  • Understanding of fixing fibrous run cornices on site.
  • Fix fibrous run cornices.
12.45pm   Lunch
1.30pm   Practical session
 
  • Finish mitred corner on solid and fibrous cornices.
  • Demonstration of fixing enrichments.
3.30pm   Clear up
4pm   End of course

You will need

  • Please wear warm, comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty or damaged. We recommend you bring overalls or coveralls to wear if you can. 
  • You will need to wear sturdy (flat and closed) footwear, ideally steel-toe capped. 
  • We will provide all necessary protective equipment, but if you would prefer to wear your own gloves and goggles, please bring them. 
  • All tools and materials will be provided. If you would prefer to bring your own tools, please ensure they are labelled.

Tutors

Sean Wheatley, traditional plasterer 

Sean has four decades' experience as a plasterer specialising in traditional methods, materials and decorative plasterwork. He is a SPAB Guardian on our Education and Training Committee and is a Master Plasterer of the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers.

Keith Langton, decorative plasterwork specialist 

Keith is a specialist in heritage and fibrous plasterwork. A Master Plasterer of the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers, his portfolio covers an extensive range of projects from large commercial properties to private residences, as well as film set construction and design.

Michal Wolf, plasterer and conservator in lime

Michal is a Master Plasterer of the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers and a founder of All Things Lime. He is passionate about traditional methods of working and keeping the craft of lime plastering alive.

Accreditation

The SPAB is an IHBC-recognised CPD provider and attendance certificates for CPD are available on request.

Accessibility 

This is a practical course held in a workshop environment, which can be dusty, cold and noisy. There are some uneven surfaces, such as cobbles, due to the historic nature of the building.

 The practical elements of the course involve a lot of physical activity. You will also need to stand for much of the day.

Accessible parking spaces are marked in the car park. Accessible toilets are available.

Anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you? Please email education@spab.org.uk.

Photography

We may take photos or videos at this event to be used in future promotion, including in print and online.

All bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions.

Photo credit: Ornamental Lime Plastering course © Keith Langton

This event is in association with the National Trust and kindly supported by the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers.

           

Getting here

Address:

Heritage & Rural Skills Centre , Buscot and Coleshill Estate , SN6 7PT, Swindon