Understanding Period Plasterwork with Philip Gaches
Course Outline
There are 3 distinctly different periods of plasterwork in the UK.
The use of plaster on ceilings dates from the end of the 15th century flourishes in the 16th century with those Elizabethan masterpieces and blossoms in the 17th century with the more complex Jacobean work but by 1700 fashion is changing with more influence from Europe and Palladianism sweeps in with its beautiful balance and precision. This style continued through the Georgian period and its Neo classicism but by 1850 a new method was introduced.
Cheaper, quicker and installed dry Fibrous casting has arrived and taken over and so it is to today fibrous plaster though inferior to all that came before is still the most popular method of creating ornamental plasterwork.
Philip Gaches has taught traditional plastering in Myanmar, Afghanistan and across Europe during his 45 year career during which he has gained a huge amount of experience all of which he brings to each course he teaches.
In the “ Understanding Period Plasterwork “ course spread over two days he will guide the students through the three periods using a combination of presentations and practical demonstrations.
This will be followed by each participant creating their own pieces of plasterwork from each period under Philip's guidance.
Through the process of making a piece the participants will understand the difference between the materials, methods and designs of each period in the evolution of plasterwork in the UK.
https://gachesplastering.co.uk/
Practical informations
Location - The course will take place 25-26 April at the Gaches workshops.
Address: Deeping St James (20 minutes from Peterborough train station and its high speed link to London Kings Cross)
Accomodation: The beautiful Georgian town of Stamford is just 15 minutes away from the workshop and we can advise overnight accommodation in the town.
Course fees - two days workshop
£350 / person
£250 / student (full-time)
Included in the course are Gaches aprons for each student, all tools, materials and PPE.
Registration
To register please send an email to admin@traditionalarchitecturegroup.org before March 1st 2024 and you will receive instructions for the payment of the course.
If you are a student, please send a proof of your school/university registration.
