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August 4-10, 2010
Natural Plasters Immersion
Grafton, NY
Learn the ins and outs of natural plasters for interior and exterior applications. The immersion experience includes a two-day workshop as well as a week of hands on instructional experience. Immersion participants will literally get into the nitty gritty of mudding, including developing appropriate recipes, qualities of clay and lime in plaster, and refining tool use. The immersion is an opportunity for those interested in gaining a thorough understanding of plaster fundamentals. Space is limited. Inquire for application details.
Cost: $ $600-750
Contact: Jonah Vitale-Wolff
Phone: (518) 229-1339
Email: jonah.hvnb[at]gmail.com
Website: www.hvnb.net

August 7-8, 2010
Natural Plasters Workshop
Grafton, NY
Two-day hands-on workshop on natural plasters for interior and exterior applications. For all skill levels. You will leave with a basic understanding of prepping, mixing and applying natural plasters on a range of surfaces. We will address topics including various mixing methods, tool use, properties of plaster components, material estimation, and how to approach different scale projects. Workshop is in a straw bale house. Lunches included.
Cost: $$200-250.
Contact: Jonah Vitale-Wolff
Phone: (518) 229-1339
Email: jonah.hvnb[at]gmail.com
Website: www.hvnb.net

September 13-19
Basic Timber Framing
Thunder Mountain Retreat Center, Bath, NY
Learn the layout and joinery techniques needed to build a simple timber frame. We will be cutting and raising a barn frame and exploring timber frame design and history through evening presentations.
Cost: $TBA
Contact: Sarah Highland
Phone: 607-272-3475
Email: Sarahkh[at]lightlink.com
Website: www.peaceweavers.com