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Ecole d'Avignon in Avignon, Provence, France
Ecole d'Avignon, center for training for the rehabilitation of architectural heritage
Center of training for the rehabilitation of architectural heritage
Training  

 
 
Courses on plastering finishes on masonry:
Lime plastering and washes
Painting with lime
Lime stucco
Lime finishes
Faux, stucco and sgraffito
 
Lime plastering and washes
and their finishes


The undeniable qualities of lime in plaster mortar have led builders to use it as a binding agent for numerous materials.
Lime adapts well to all local uses of coloring and finishes, as well as to all the demands of decorating trends.

From the smoothest to the grainiest, whether they are smoothed over with a trowel or thrown with a broom, these plasters are fascinating with their extensive range of uses.

They are especially suited to restoration and valorization of heritage construction.
 
Program

A theoretical course and a slide show explain the different components of lime plastering and whitewashes, their properties and coloring compatibilities. You will put plaster mortars to use with different types of finishes: smoothed, thrown with a trowel, smoothed with a wooden float, thrown with a broom, etched, and aging techniques using sponges, felt, patinas, and touching-up.

You will also create whitewashes - lime, washes, engraved patinas - which culminate in the reproduction of a decor in which both dry and fresco techniques are used. This course is for experienced masons.
 
Dates
10/06/2008 - 10/10/2008
01/26/2009 - 01/30/2009
05/11/2009 - 05/15/2009

Cost
650 euros
 
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