Natural Clay Plasters

Come to sunny eastern Oregon, and learn to do miraculous things with dirt! EORenew will offer three Workshops in John Day, Oregon this July on natural building techniques. Camping is available on-site for workshop students, and most meals will be provided. Sign up for one, two, or all three workshops! Join us in making new friends, laughing, and turning the new cob bench at the fairgrounds into beautiful, usable art.

Natural Clay Plasters (July 26-27) can transform plain flat walls into vibrant and healthful surfaces that are a treat for the eyes. These versatile plasters can be applied to drywall, brick, cob, straw-bale, and other surfaces. As we apply plaster to the new cob bench at the fairgrounds, participants will learn all the skills needed to enhance a home with natural plasters. Discussions will cover various mixes for base coats, finish coats, and sculpture, tools, materials, coloration, and techniques.

This post was submitted by Jennifer Barker.