venue: Martineau Gardens, BirminghamThis course is run by Amazonails Clay is a natural plaster that can create many different finishes, textures and colours. A widely-available material that is easy to use and is non-toxic, usually used as an internal plaster - it creates a breathable atmosphere inside a house, studio or barn. On this course you will learn how to source, mix and apply clay render and to leave different final finishes. It will be a hands-on, practical workshop where participants are involved in rendering a mobile demonstration structure. Come and find out about this wonderful material and how to use it. Points covered include:
This course and lime rendering are run on consecutive days, so that you can do them individually, or have a go at both in the same weekend. dates: see 'book online' below
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| how
to book: |
if you can't open
the booking form, you need Acrobat
Reader - it's free |
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| arrive: |
for a 10am prompt start |
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| depart: |
after
the course finishes at 5pm |
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directions: |
click here for
directions to Martineau Gardens |
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| what
to bring: |
work
clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch |
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| let
us know: |
if
you have any special needs |
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price: |
£60 Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee) No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course |
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| lunch: |
bring
a packed lunch |
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| car
sharing: |
visit
our car
sharing forum to offer or request a lift |
applying a
first coat by hand - which can be great fun
applying a second coat with a float; you can try and get it as straight as you like, but clay plasters have an organic, cottagey feel which means you don't have to worry if it's not too uniform
