Credits: 2
Format: Live-Instruction Workshop in Santa Fe/Tesuque, NM area
Dates: June 24 & 25, 2023
Workload: 8 hours per day (9am to 5pm)
Instructor: Issac Logsdon
Fee: $250
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Description: Adobe in Action's next "Owner Builder Support Workshop" is being offered on June 24 & 25, 2023 (Saturday & Sunday) in conjunction with an ongoing Owner Builder Support Project in the Santa Fe/Tesuque, NM area. The exact topics covered in this workshop will depend on how far along the owner builder is with her project when the workshop commences. Most likely we will be focusing on applying exterior earthen plaster coats to adobe walls but most general natural plaster topics will be covered. More details will be shared as they become available.

Topic Overview (tentative): importance of respiratory and eye safety when preparing and mixing plasters & clay paints, helpful tools and materials for plastering, importance of work site and material organization for plaster work, window and door opening reinforcement, adobe wall preparation to facilitate maximum earthen plaster adhesion, locating and testing clay soil for earthen plasters, fiber (straw) preparation and chopping techniques, sifting and mixing soil and aggregates for earthen plasters, natural exterior earthen plaster stabilization techniques (cactus juice/wheat paste), hand application techniques of earthen plasters (base coats, patching), hawk & trowel application of earthen plasters (leveling and finish coats), basic earthen plaster ingredients and recipes, basic clay paint ingredients and recipes, application of clay paints, calculating surface area and materials needed for plaster work, troubleshooting earthen plasters & paints (cracking, adhesion problems, etc.)

PLEASE NOTE: Due to site safety protocols this workshop will be limited to a maximum of 8 participants. All participants are requested to wear masks while indoors. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about these protocols.