[Strawbale] FW: Plaster Workshop

[Sigi Koko]

Below is an upcoming plaster workshop in Virginia in August.  This workshop
is 3 days, and will cover both clay plasters (interior) and lime plaster
(exterior).  Please respond to them directly if you are interested in
attending or would like additional information.

Thanks!
Sigi

  
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Plaster workshop announcement in the Northern Neck of Virginia 

This workshop is part of a project to build four houses for migrant and
seasonal farmworkers.  As part of the  Sustainable Farmworker Housing
Program, this project is replacing substandard farmworker housing with
housing that is culturally responsive, low-cost, empowering, and
environmentally responsible.

When:   August 25, 26, & 27, 8:30 AM to 5 PM 
Where:  Near Colonial Beach, Virginia 
Cost:   $40 - Basic food and lodging will be provided.  If necessary a
shuttle will run from the Richmond, Virginia airport to the volunteer
housing on the evening of August 24.

TO REGISTER: 
Please contact GREG MILLER by email at gmiller at telamon.org or by phone at
(804) 357-0682.  Directions and details on what to bring will be emailed to
those who register about 1 week prior to the workshop event.  Additional
details about the workshop are below.

DESCRIPTION: natural plasters provide non-toxic, inexpensive, and beautiful
finishes that are durable and breathable.  They are especially suitable as
finishes for strawbale walls.  Lime plasters/stuccos are particularly
suitable for exterior finishes and earthen plasters are suitable for
interior finishes or on well-protected exterior surfaces (or where
maintenance is not a bad word).  Earthen or clay plasters consist of a
combination of clay and sand, and often also contains some fiber, such as
chopped straw.  Clay plasters are beautiful and durable for interior and
protected applications, and provide additional thermal mass to interior
spaces to help improve energy performance.  Lime plasters have higher vapor
permeability than concrete stucco and do not crack as readily, which makes
them particularly suitable for walls made of organic materials, such as wood
or straw.

FORMAT: We will begin Friday morning with an overview of clay plasters.  We
will follow with a demonstration of the skills used to assess ingredients,
mix the plaster, and apply it to the strawbale walls.  Everyone will then be
invited to get hands-on experience.  Saturday will begin with an overview of
lime plasters, followed by a similar demonstration on how to assess and mix
ingredients and apply to strawbale.  Sunday will provide ample opportunity
to practice what was learned on Friday Saturday, with a full day of hands-on
plastering.

WORKSHOPS COVER: 

*Overview of natural plasters (clay and lime), including benefits and
challenges 

*Site tour showing what prep was completed, particularly any lathing
requirements 

*Demonstration on the art of mixing clay plasters, including how to assess
on-site materials for suitability and how to determine mixing ratio

*Demonstration of application techniques 

*Hands-on experience applying clay plaster to strawbale
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