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Natural Plasters with Athena Steen of the Canelo Project


May 30 - June 1, 2025, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Crestone, CO.

In this 3-day, hands-on workshop, you will learn some of the most essential and easy-to-master interior finishes.  A range of plasters will be covered including ¼” thick clay-straw plasters, ⅛” thick paper reinforced clay plasters, and thin wheat paste clay paints. All plasters work well when for applied over sheetrock, plywood and other flat substrates, including latex painted walls.

Join us to learn:

  • How to adhere clay finishes to sheetrock and other dissimilar materials. 

  • How to use your own local clays

  • How to improve your plastering skills

  • What tools to use when

Email OESDirector@CrestoneEnergyFair.Org or call Goldie at 303-903-0968 with any questions.

Community Price: $450
Low-income pricing, supported by your peers (only 4 spots available)

Supporter Price: $600
Pay for yourself

Sustainer Price: $750
Support low-income participants & pay it forward

Price includes three days of instruction and lunch each day. Additional meals and lodging not included.

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