Description:The course will provide an understanding of, and basic skills in, the conservation and replication of traditional internal and external plaster.
The starting point will be the recognition and identification of the problems and failures encountered in external rendering and internal and external plaster, ranging from cracking and loss of bond to wholesale failures. A range of casework from Saxon plaster to early twentieth century stucco will be studied. Techniques of inspection, recording and analysis will be taught in conjunction with practical exercises directed towards repair, conservation and replication of both plain and moulded materials. For in situ work, methods of securing and stabilising failing plaster by supporting, pinning, refixing and grouting will be explained, demonstrated and practised, together with techniques of cleaning and consolidation. Advice will be given on specification and costing for remedial work.
There is the opportunity for informal discussion during the evenings.
Booking Information:Please complete one booking form, or copy of form, per person per course and enclose a deposit for each course booked. On receipt of your booking, we will send all the further details you will need for your visit, including the course details, full details of cancellation conditions and your final payment slip. Travel instructions will be sent to all students.
For further information about booking please telephone the Bookings Office on +44 (0)1243 811301.
