Saylor House: Plaster Wall Repairs and Finishing

About This Camp & Activity

Plaster wall repairs and finishing: Learn by doingBe a part of saving building history and learn how to repair your own plaster walls. Join the restoration team at the Saylor House in Kiwanis Park to learn how to patch and finish lime plaster walls in an 1800’s stone house. The workshop brings participants into the hands-on process of restoring historic lime plaster kitchen walls of the Saylor House. The house will serve as an educational site for lectures and workshops on the banks of Antietam Creek. Restoration experts will cover how to assess the condition of the walls, what techniques can be used to repair and finish the walls with original lime materials and the addition of some modern additives. Participants will be instructed and guided in hands-on repair of the brown coat, the smooth coat and a final lime wash. Demonstrations and hands-on activities will also show participants how to repair lath and plaster damage. The techniques and skills learned in this workshop are transferrable to other building styles such as straw bale, cob and modern drywall. Date: The workshop, hosted by the Washington County Historical Trust is a 3 Friday workshop May 6, 13 & 20 from 9am – 3pm. Lunch, snacks and water are provided. Please register, no fees are collected at registration. The Washington County Historical Trust will contact you with workshop specific information.Cost: The $225 fee for 3 days covers materials, lunch and snacks. The fee is payable to the Washington County Historical Trust at the first day of the workshop.Class Size: The workshop is limited to 6 participantsMore information is available by contacting info@wchistoricaltrust.org