5 day Clay Plastering Course in Herefordshire: Monday 7th to Friday 11th September 2026

5 day Clay Plastering Course in Herefordshire: Monday 7th to Friday 11th September 2026 Taste of Self … Thu, 11/06/2026 - 11:14 https://schoolofnaturalbuilding.co.uk/our-courses/clay-plastering-5-day-course/ Course website https://schoolofnaturalbuildi… Dates and times Mon, 7 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep 2026, All day More info Please arrive before 8.30am when the course starts with an introduction and health & safety debrief from Andrew. The course ends at 5pm. Cost The course fee covers all teaching, materials, handouts and refreshments. £400 – Solidarity/Income over 30k rate £300 – Individual rate £150 – Subsidised rate SNaB endeavours to make their courses and events affordable to all. Subsidised places are limited and are intended for those who truly cannot afford the standard rate. We don’t ask for any proof, but ask that you use your judgement when purchasing. Similarly, with the sponsored rate – if your place is being covered by your employer, we ask that you play a higher rate to provide access to those who need. Course summary

This course is on a permaculture learning site but facilitated by the School of Natural Building (SNaB).  Therefore suitable for those wanting to see permaculture (regenerative architecture) in practice: self-builders, permaculture designers, engineers, builders, architects, career changers, permaculture enthusiasts and absolute beginners.

SNaB's Clay Plastering course covers the practical aspects of clay plastering on to hempcrete, and by the end of the course, participants will have gained both knowledge and hands-on construction experience which includes;

How to determine mixes for each type of coat The differences between key coat, body coat and finish coat A basic understanding of how to mix your own clay plaster An understanding how to process fresh clay into plaster The differences between using products and using your own clay The benefits of clay plasters & how they can help to combat climate change Practical skills for applying key coat and dub out walls Use of different types of plastering tools Creating curvaceous reveals around windows and doors Practical application of body coat Finishing techniques and much more!

The trainer is Simon Lovatt, founder of Calch a Chlai Cymru, who runs workshops and contributes to events like ClayFest to help grow knowledge and appreciation of natural building in the UK

During the breaks, your hosts, Yolande and Andrew of Taste of Self Sufficiency will share how they have used permaculture ethics & principles to create a 'no waste' development  so the house won't cost the earth and all the materials can be either re-used or composted at the end of its life. It is the first development of its kind in Herefordshire.  They are also happy to explain the history of making lime from limestone.  There are two 400 yo limekilns on site.

There is limited camping on site (and an adjacent field for campervans) with access to running cold water and a Treebog.  There is also access to a hot shower and a flushed toilet across the lane behind our current house. Please contact Yolande on caenwood@yahoo.co.uk to book a camping/campervan space  

Apprentice teachers No apprentice teacher places available on this course Course type Specialist Engagement style Face to face Postal address of venue

Mana Howle Hill Ross-on-Wye HR9 5SP United Kingdom

Course contact email hello@schoolofnaturalbuilding.co.uk Contact name Arly Bean Share this course Copied to clipboard