The Perfect Earth Plaster Course

Learn how to create beautiful plaster in 9 Lessons.

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Earth plaster looks amazing when you get it right. It costs next to nothing to create, and opens up a world of construction, artistic and decorative opportunities. Once you learn a few basics, you can use this knowledge to render houses, restore ancient stone work, make earthen structures like cob ovens and alcoves, sculpt, create earthen mortars, and more. Your imagination is the limit.

The trouble is, it's hard to find out the basics. Recipes often don't work because earth plaster is notoriously dependent on local climate, soil make up, and the surface you want to render.

This Perfect Earth Plaster Course will teach you step by step how to make plaster anywhere. It empowers you by giving you the tools and understanding to become a true plaster master.

"Atulya has the ability to make natural building very accessible, empowering the participant to believe in their ability to do it!" Emma Batchelor, course participant.

"Through the third lesson and loving it!" Wynter Miller, course participant.

One of the reasons for this online earth plaster course was my own experience. Back in 2011 I was stuck on a remote hill unable to buy books on earth plastering. My plaster was failing me, and I couldn't understand why. What I wouldn't have given for a decent online course!

Now I see: Teaching earth plaster works far better in a digital context than in book format. Videos are crucial for seeing exactly how plaster is mixed and applied.

Who is The Perfect Earth Plaster Course for?

1. Beginners: This course is perfect for those wanting to try their hand at plaster for the first time and play. It takes you through the entire plaster process from finding materials to maintenance.

2. Natural builders needing to plaster a house. If you're about to embark on a house rendering mission, you will save yourself a lot of time and frustration by taking this course before you start.

3. People having issues with their earth plaster. Oh I've been there! And that is why I've devoted an entire section to solving what is going wrong with your plaster.This course is not a surface skim. It gives you the nuts and bolts of plastering so that you can work out why your plaster is failing, and what to do about it. (You can make it work, believe me).

4. Creative people wanting to make beautiful things. This course will unleash a world of creative and artistic possibilities in you, many I haven't even thought of no doubt. Mosaic, sculpture, interior design, and more.

Who is The Perfect Earth Plaster Course NOT for?

Earth plaster experts and professional plasters. If you are already an expert, this course is not going to meet your needs.

What will you learn? This multi-media course will teach you the function and properties of each ingredient in the plaster, and how to decide the proportions of each ingredient. It will take you through the testing process, mixing and application. Each of these stages include details which when missed can cause issues with your plaster. (See the curriculum below)

The course will also show how to make your plaster water resistant, how to protect it and maintain it. There are extra educational videos on burnishing, how to make a plaster board, how to use a trowel for beginners, and more.

IN ADDITION, FOR A LIMITED TIME I'm offering a bonus video on making mosaic and earth plaster sculptures completely free with this course. The video is set in my mud home in Turkey and takes you around all my earth plaster creations, plus step by step lessons on sculpting and mosaic.

Your Instructor

Atulya K Bingham
Atulya K Bingham


Today I am a Natural Homes Expert for earth plaster and earthbag building, as well as founder and author of The Mud Home natural building site. I also write about natural building for publications such as Mother Earth News.

Class Curriculum

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish?
How long do I have access to the course?
What if I am unhappy with the course?
I like happy people. The intention of this course is to be useful and empowering, So, if you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact me in the first 28 days and I will give you a full refund.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes absolutely. It will take you through earth plaster from beginning to end in 9 structured lessons. Even if you've never touched dirt before, you will soon become a pro.
I'd love to have a go at plastering but don't have a house.
This course was designed for pretty much any location. It's actually a super idea to learn this skill before you have a house! You will save yourself a lot of time and trouble in the long. And you can use earth plaster for so many other things: Sculptures, cob ovens, pet homes, and more. The course gives instructions on how to make a plaster board if you don't have a wall. You can do the practicals in your garden, in a small back yard. Even on a balcony.
I'm having trouble with my earth plaster. Will this help me?
It is awful when your plaster fails (ask me how I know). An entire section of the course is devoted to understanding what makes plaster tick, and why it can go wrong. By the end you will understand how to get plaster right in any climate, with various soils and on different surfaces. If not, get your money back!
Is the course all theory?
Not at all! There are easy practical assignments at the end of each section that you can do pretty much anywhere.
How long will it take me to learn this?
It depends on you. If you complete a lesson a day, it will take about 10 days (though realistically you will have to wait a day or two in between for your plaster to dry for the practical assignments). If you are very dedicated and work hard you could have this down in two weeks, but a month is probably more realistic.
Can I download the material?
The course has especially been designed with off-gridders and limited internet in mind, so everything can be downloaded for reference and later study.
Is this course going to teach me how to build a house?
No, this isn't a house building course. It's all about mixing, applying and protecting earth plaster.

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