This course explores artistic and decorative techniques used in finishing walls. The emphasis is on natural wall finishes with a focus on clay and lime plasters and provide a foundation upon which many other techniques are built. Processing, mixing and applying these materials are strong components of the course.
Students will experiment with the many different ways clay and lime can be combined with a variety of aggregates, fibers and additives along a continuum that ranges from dense and heavy to very thin and light. Time is also dedicated to sculptural designs, moldings and carved plasters as well as clay furniture.