Japanese Finishes: Application and Theory

Japanese Finishes: Application and Theory

Date: October 25-31, 2018

Place: 
Emerald Earth Sanctuary, Boonville, CA,
One of the most complete demonstration sites of natural building methods in the world.

Content:
An intensive training in traditional and contemporary Japanese plastering including history, plastering procedures, materials and tools, with an emphasis on plastering fundamentals.
Techniques include:
Kirikaeshi (clay/sand/straw)
Arakabe (clay/chopped straw)
Shikkui (lime/hemp/seaweed glue)
Nami-otsumigaki (colored clay/lime/hemp)
As well as a Tataki traditional pounded earthen floor

Instructor:

Kyle Holzhueter, PhD works as a builder, consultant, researcher and educator in Japan specializing in natural building materials such as straw bale and natural plasters. Kyle is a graduate of the Kyoto Plastering Institute and in 2016 became the first Westerner to achieve the highest nationally recognized rank of first degree certified plasterer in Japan.
www.holzhueter.blogspot.com

Registration:
Class size is limited so register early.
Previous plastering experience is required.
Cost is $1000 for 7 days of instruction, organic meals and on-site camping.
$100 discount for full payment by August 31.

For more informationor to register, email michael@strawclaywood.com