Traditional Lime Plaster

Through modern technology, guided workbooks, and a live mentor, New Age Artisans has set out to dispel the myths of traditional plaster application and help you achieve the walls of your dreams.

Course overview

Plaster finishes have graced the world for thousands of years. Their beauty is unparalleled. In contrast to flat and monochromatic paint, plaster has inherent depth and texture that enriches any space while enticing warm and calm emotions. Its mystique charms many to desire its beauty. Its integral beauty is achieved through complicated application, and every trowel stroke serves as a testament to the artist. The truest way to accurately learn is by apprenticing with a master, whose secrets have been guarded for centuries… until today! Through modern technology, guided workbooks, and a live mentor, New Age Artisans has set out to dispel the myths of traditional plaster application and help you achieve the walls of your dreams.

Lessons in the course

Ben Yoder-Henley

Ben Yoder-Henley is a Minnesota native specializing in home remodeling and plasterwork. With a background in Psychology, he transitioned to construction and carpentry, and is now teaching lime plaster techniques remotely in Vermont.