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Clay Plaster Scratch and Brown Coat Workshop, Kelseyville, CA - July 12-13

  • 12 Jul 2025
  • 9:00 AM (PDT)
  • 13 Jul 2025
  • 5:00 PM (PDT)
  • Kelseyville, CA
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Clay Plaster Workshop in Kelseyville, CA

Clay Plaster Scratch and Brown Coat Workshop,  July 12-13

Join us to apply the clay plaster scratch and brown coat to the walls of a new straw bale house! We will be plastering the interior and exterior walls of a new house in Kelseyville, Ca. 

This unique home was designed by Darrel DeBoer for load bearing bales, earthen floors, earth plaster inside and out and almost no concrete (just a little under door sills). Engineered very thoroughly by Darcy Messner and built by John Swearingen's Skillful Means. Located on an idyllic 40 acre property in Lake County.

During this weekend we will continue applying the scratch coat to the straw bale walls and start to apply the brown coat over the previously applied portions of scratch coat and float in a mesh layer to help straighten the walls and prevent cracking. A mix of instruction time and hands-on experience will provide you with the basic knowledge of clay plasters and how to apply them on straw bales walls and other surfaces. The goal of the workshop is to accommodate every participant’s interest and skill level. Each participant can expect to participate in the various aspects of the plastering process to ensure the broadest possible hands-on experience. There will be tasks for every skill level and plenty of learning opportunities.

This workshop will be led by Amanda Fischer and Myles Danforth of Healthy Home Artisans, a design and build firm located in Grass Valley, CA.

Cost:  $150

Meals:  Lunch and dinner provided on Saturday, breakfast and lunch provided on Sunday. Restaurants and groceries available nearby for those with strict dietary needs.

Accommodations: Camping on-site. Bathrooms located on-site. Local hotels and short-term rentals are available nearby.  

Registration: https://www.strawbuilding.org/event-6231100

Site location, driving instruction and other information are provided with confirmation of registration.

Schedule: The workshop will begin at 9am and end each day at 5pm. 

For additional info contact Allison Arnold at allisonannearnold@gmail.com or 301-357-0582. 

Mark your calendar for the Finish Coat Workshop!

Finish Coat Workshop, August 2-3




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