Overview:  In this lime plaster for construction course we will learn about the Lime cycle, sand gradation, bulking sand and making a balanced mix. What is a micro void or a water void and why you need to know about them. The historic masonry self-healing plasters are perhaps one of the most useful and underrated building materials that has been used in building for centuries. Lime has been used as a binder, to provide structure and strength to construction for thousands of years. It is also an incredibly effective way to protect your natural wall system from moisture condensation inside the wall system. We’ll move on to the proper application of historic lime exterior coatings. We will Finish this seminar with a basic education on how to make a masonry wall with hempcrete blocks. You will gain extensive experience on how to make your own mixes, Application skills with a hawk and trowel techniques and when to wood float your lime plaster and why.

Course Location: Vernonia Springs.  54658 Nehalem Hwy S. Vernonia, Oregon 97064 Vernonia Springs

You will need to bring:  Any tools needed will be provided.

Who is this class for: This class is open to all people who want to learn.  Must be over 15 years of age to attend.

Pre-requisites: None.

Lead Instructor: Tim White

Topics Covered:

Day 1 -9:00 AM arrival.

1. AM Lime cycle, sand gradation, bulking sand, Balanced mix, water/micro voids
2. Wall prep for lime plaster
3. PM mixing scratch coat
4. Trowel application
5. 8:00 – 9:00 ppt’ Improper use of conventional mortar over historic materials’

Day 2 – Hands on application of lime plaster

1. AM – Mixing and application of lime scratch coat
2. PM – Mixing and applying
3. 8-9 ppt ‘Why Lime plaster fails’ and Q & A

 

Day 3 – Brown coat, wood floating and curing

1. AM – Brown coat exterior application
2. AM – Mix and apply brown, hydrating/curing green lime plaster
3. PM – Wood float technique
4. PM – Exterior brown coat application and finishing (wood float)

Day 4 – Refining wood floating technique

1. AM – Brown coat exterior application
2. PM – Wood float technique
3. 7-9 seminar party

Day 5 – Masonry for Hempcrete Blocks

1. AM – Mixing finish lime plaster
2. Sponge floating finish coat
3. PM – Limewash
4. 4:00 certificate ceremony
5. 4:30 departure

Class Location: Terra Vida Academy at Vernonia Springs.  54658 Nehalem Hwy S. Vernonia, Oregon 97064 Vernonia Springs

You will need to bring:  Any tools needed will be provided.  Bring your own work gloves.   You will need to wear long pants and long sleeve shirt.  Brings clothes that you aren’t worried about getting dirty.  If you won’t be renting one of our yurts or platform tents, bring your own tent, sleeping bag etc. as needed.  If you will be sleeping in your RV or car, no hookups are available.

Who is this class for: This class is open to all people who want to learn.  Must be over 15 years of age to attend.

Pre-requisites: None.

Lead Instructor: Tim White

Take Home: By taking this class, you will be granted access to our Lime Plaster Facebook Group

Accommodations:

Meals:  All meals are provided.  Vegetarian option is available.  You will receive a menu at time of payment with your registration confirmation.  Meals are tasty and nutritious.  If you have dietary restrictions of any kind, you can bring food and store it in the shared refrigerator.  Microwave will be available for use.  No menu substitutions are allowed.  There is one central fire pit.  No other campfires or camp stoves are allowed due to fire danger.  Filtered water is available at all times.  Coffee is served with breakfast.  Bring any other beverages you may want.

Yurts.  There are 5 yurts available on a first come first serve basis.  $175 fee includes all 4 nights (Friday – Monday).  Select “yurt” during checkout.  Yurts have linens, comforters, pillows, electricity and heat.  Bring your own towel. 2 person max in each yurt.  If you need a cot, let us know and we will set one up for you (bring your own sleeping bag, pillow and towel for the cot).

Platform Tents.  There are 5 platform tents available on a first come first serve basis.  $125 fee includes all 4 nights (Friday – Monday).  Select “Platform Tent” during checkout.  Platform Tents have linens, comforters, pillows, and electricity (no heat).  Bring your own towel.   2 person max in each platform tent.  If you need a cot, let us know and we will set one up for you (bring your own sleeping bag, pillow and towel for the cot).

Bring Your Own Tents and RV’s.  You can bring your own tent and or RV at no additional cost.  Select “Tent/RV” during checkout.  You also have the option of sleeping in your car at no additional cost.  No hook ups are available.  30 foot maximum RV or Car + Trailer length.  Camping with full hookups is available 3 miles up the road at Stubb Stewart State Park.

Wifi. is available around lodge area.

Bathrooms and Hot Showers:  There is a bathroom/shower building with flush toilets and hot showers.  Bring your own towels, and biodegradable bath products.

Fires:  There is one central fire pit.  No other fires or cook stoves are allowed due to extreme fire danger.

Bicycle:  Bring a bike if you would like to ride the Banks-Vernonia State Trailer on your free time or after the workshop ends.