Clay plasters why use them?
training courses
Professional plasterer or Clay Starter – we can help you become proficient in applying clay plaster.
Please call us on 01326 231773 or email us at courses@clay-works.com for next dates and venues – places are always limited. Costs for all training days are £120 including materials and lunch.
Next course:
Download CPN course flyer.
Professional plasterer:
Date: Friday 15th June 2012
Venue: Unit 2a St Keverne Industrial Estate, St. Keverne, near Helston, Cornwall TR12 6PE
Time: 9.30am-4.30pm
Cost: £120 ex. VAT per person (includes lunch, which we provide)
What: Training day for professional plasterers. Get familiar with the application of Clayworks Base and Top coat clay plasters. Qualify for the Clayworks UK Clay Plaster Network (CPN).
Contents: Identify suitable wall surfaces, prepare wall surfaces, application and finishing techniques
What to bring: basic plastering kit/equipment
More details: Write to us at courses@clay-works.com
Professional plasterer: The Clayworks UK Clay Plaster Network (CPN) outline
What is the UK Clay Plaster Network?
A network of professional plasterers in the UK, who have completed a clay plaster familiarisation programme with Clayworks Limited.
The CPN joins you to a vibrant and growing community of individuals interested in making buildings healthy, beautiful and environmentally sound.
How do I benefit?
- Listing of your company on the CPN plasterer’s web database
- Direct referrals from Clayworks for client enquiries
- Use of the Clayworks logo on promotional material
- Clayworks product support and advice
- Supply of colour charts and promotional material
- Opportunities to become a Clayworks master trainer in your area (please contact us to learn how)
How do I join the network?
- Ideally, you are a professional plasterer with 3 years experience
- You attend a Clayworks professional training day (top coat application training)
What if my application does not meet the standard first time?
We will invite you back for another training day to hone your skills, and encourage you to complete the process again.
Clay starter: Starting out with clay?
Attend one of our Clay Starter Days! If you are a self-builder and are interested in using Clayworks topcoat clay plaster in your own build, attending a training day will provide you with product discounts, as well as technical support and advice for your project.
Clay Plaster Network
Please click a pin near you to reveal the profile of a clay plasterer. All individuals that we publish are professional plasterers and members of the UK Clay Plaster Network. This means they:
- Have undertaken familiarisation training with Clayworks or a trusted affiliate member.
- Exchange best practice.
- Love working with clay.
We set the UK Clay Plaster Network up, with one aim in mind: to show that clay plaster is straightforward, easy and an absolute joy to work with.
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