Decorative Plaster Workshop

The oldest, existing plaster dates back to 9000 BC in the Mesopotamia area. As early as 7500 BC lime plaster was used to cover walls, floors and hearths. Plaster walls found in historic structures have a lasting quality to them and if properly maintained, will out-last the wallboard construction found in modern homes. Demonstrations and hands-on application use traditional materials, mixes and tools to teach historic decorative and flat plaster. The hands-on approach teaches students how to repair, conserve and preserve historic plaster walls and ceilings. Students learn about traditional materials, mixes and plaster application techniques. They also learn to create and install decorative moldings and medallions.

Date: October 2-4, 2008
Learning Experiences:

• Tools and plaster mixes
• Techniques of flat plaster
• Wood lath
• Gypsum lath
• Metal lath
• Ornamental Plaster
• Make medallions and crown moldings
• Plastering Problems

For information call (435) 283-7572

or fax (435) 283-6913 or Register Online