LEARN HANDS-ON HOW TO FINISH WALLS
WITH NATURAL MATERIALS!
In this informative course you will learn how to source, prepare and apply natural ingredients to make many beautiful finishes. These techniques can be applied to a variety of surfaces including cob and straw-bale buildings, cement, brick, wood, even drywall and latex paint! Homeowners, interior decorators and artists enjoy being able to make and apply these healthy finishes successfully to both interior and exterior walls.
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
You will make and go home with sample boards and a booklet with recipes of all the techniques. We will also be applying a durable clay paint onto a room of interior walls which are made of drywall and currently coated with conventional latex paint. Learn how to make and apply the following techniques in a myriad of colors:
- Aliz (A clay paint.)
- Clay Plaster
- Lime Plaster and Lime Wash
- Milk Paint and Glue Paint
- Egg Tempera
- Oil Paint & Oil Glaze
DATES & FEES: (Includes an organic lunch)
February 20 — Cost $200
March 12 & 13 — Cost $300 (This two-day class will include learning a sculptural Bas Relief technique, and methods for renovating and insulating with natural materials.)
May 7 — Cost $200
May 29 — Cost $200
TIME: 9-4
LOCATION: Eugene, OR
INSTRUCTOR: Eva Edleson (click here for Eva’s bio and testimonials)
YOU CAN PAY BY PAY PAL HERE -or-
Registration checks (with name and class date) can be made out to “Firespeaking” and mailed to:
Eva Edleson
89242 Fir Butte Rd
Eugene, OR 97402
Work trade positions available. Please contact Eva for more information!