Earth & Lime Artistry Intensive

Honouring Craft, Creativity & Connection

This 5-day hands-on workshop invites you to immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of natural plasters, combining technical skill with creative artistry. Guided by facilitators Anna Kiesser, Cecilia Coronado, and Becky Gilling, you will learn and practice traditional and contemporary techniques with lime, clay, and natural pigments, while contributing directly to the evolving architecture of Tierramor.

Over the course of the week, we’ll focus on two main areas: Tadelakt, the polished Moroccan lime finish renowned for its durability and water resistance, Relief Sculpture and Natural Paints, exploring sculptural expression and colour as surface design.

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What to Expect

• A balance of structured learning and personal exploration
• Clear, practical instruction in lime and clay plastering techniques
• Opportunities for collaborative creation and hands-on practice on a real building project
• A chance to connect with Tierramor’s community, architecture, and natural surroundings
• Nutritious food, grounding environment, and inspiration for your future projects

What You’ll Learn

Introduction to Natural Plasters

• Tour of Tierramor’s earthen buildings
• How to identify suitable clay on-site and test it to find the ideal mix
• What’s in a mix? Learn to intuitively create plaster and sculpture mixes from scratch to fit your desired outcome and context

Tadelakt & Polished Plasters

• History, properties, and cultural context of lime plaster
• Preparing lime mixes, tools, and surfaces
• Application techniques for smooth, polished finishes
• Polishing and sealing with natural soap solution
• Burnished clay plaster mix & sample making
• Optional design elements such as sgraffito and subtle patterning

Relief Sculpture & Natural Paints

• Sculptural plaster techniques with earth (clay & lime)
• Creating organic motifs, flowing forms, and low-relief details
• Integrating sculptural expression into architectural surfaces
• Demonstration and practice of natural paints with earth pigments & natural binders

Outcomes for Participants

• Hands-on experience in a variety of clay and lime plasters, with a focus on Tadelakt: a beautiful, water-resistant lime finish
• Skills in sculptural plaster using clay and lime
• Introduction to natural pigments and paints for architectural finishes
• Contribution to a lasting piece of functional art within Tierramor’s temple
• A deeper connection to earth-based building traditions and your own creativity

Program Schedule

This program blends theory and hands-on application, and each day is intentionally structured with a full schedule.

Day 1
Arrival and check-in: 7:00–9:30 AM
Program begins promptly at 10:00 AM

Final Day
Program ends at 4:00 PM

If you would like extra time to settle in or decompress, you may choose to arrive one day early or stay an additional night. This option will be available during the checkout process.

For those who stay the day after the program, we offer a very special opportunity to book a 1:1 mentorship session with one of our facilitators.

SCHOLARSHIPS

As part of our commitment to accessibility and community, we’re offering one full scholarship for every five registrations to the Earth & Lime Artistry Intensive. Each scholarship includes shared accommodation, nourishing meals, and full participation in the immersion.

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