Category Archives: Training courses

Lime for beginners training course. Cotswolds Rural Skills.

Posted on August 24, 2016 by byrnesurfaces

So another course has come and gone. We had fun. and sun. and got a lot of work and learning done. So what happens on a John Byrne led lime workshop? We start with an introduction to the ingredients: limestone, … Continue reading →

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my favourite plastering technique video

Posted on August 21, 2016 by byrnesurfaces

A master of plastering – I aspire to this level of dexterity and cleanliness!

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Cotswold Conservation Board Rural Skills Course – Lime Mortar for beginners.

Posted on September 23, 2013 by byrnesurfaces

21st and 22nd September. Another Cotswold Conservation Board lime mortars for beginners course, again held at the Ebworth Centre in the Cotswolds. By the efforts of another 6 wonderful students a little old one up one down stone cottage moved … Continue reading →

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Cotswolds Conservation Board Lime Mortar Course

Posted on September 3, 2012 by byrnesurfaces

Held on the 1st and 2nd of September at The National Trusts Ebworth Centre and conducted by myself. …….. and this is the site:  A derelict stone cottage circa 18th century. The course was organised by the Cotswold Conservation Board … Continue reading →

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