Unlock one of the most refined and specialist techniques in natural building — the art and science of earth plaster. Far from being just decorative, plaster is the protective skin of a building, determining its durability, breathability, and character.

In this intensive hands-on workshop, you’ll gain practical expertise in:

• Mix design for performance — how different ratios of clay, sand, fibre, and natural additives influence strength, breathability, and finish.

• Texturing and layering systems — from rough coats for adhesion to fine surface finishes.

• Colour theory with earths — mixing natural pigments and clays to achieve rich, lasting tones.

• Stabilisation and crack prevention — specialist knowledge for long-term resilience in humid climates like Hong Kong.

• Applications for both restoration and new-builds — ensuring your plaster work is not only beautiful but also structural and sustainable.
   

Earth plaster is one of the few finishes that is completely non-toxic, low-carbon, and enhances indoor wellbeing. You’ll leave with the ability to design and apply finishes that balance aesthetics, performance, and ecology — skills increasingly in demand as architecture shifts towards regenerative and human-centred design.

This workshop series is in collaboration with Bisque-Kit and Ark Eden in Lantau, Hong Kong.