Lime, Cob and Stone (1 day Course) - 17th July 2026
2026-07-17 09:30 - 15:00 UTC | Bramhill Builders HQ, Unit 1, Allotment Park, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8DH, United Kingdom
Our courses are designed for Homeowners and Contractors.
Practical experiences with Lime, Cob and Stone techniques

Meet from 9:00 for coffee, and then starting at 9:30 with introductions and a little bit of health and safety.
ITINERARY: Introduction to Lime, its history and uses
Morning Session:
Stone
•Selecting and Building with Stone
•Random rubble wall construction
•Dressed Stone, Plinths & Corbels
Cob
•Building with Mass Cob
•Building with Cob Blocks
•Lime bedding mortars
Break for a light lunch – sandwiches provided
Afternoon Session:
Pointing
Rendering
•Mixing mortars
•Laying on techniques
•Lime rendering onto solid walls
Plastering
•Lime plastering onto walls
•Plastering onto lath
•Plastering on wood wool boards
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Lime Rendering and Plastering (1 day Course) - 31st July 2026
2026-07-31 09:30 - 15:00
Introduction
Our Lime Rendering & Plastering course will give contractors, specifiers and homeowners practical hands-on experience of the techniques and skills employed when using lime mortars.
This one-day course is led by Alister Polhill who has many years of experience in all aspects of traditional building. The day is suitable for all abilities and covers all aspects of the use of lime, from the history to getting hands on with the tools.
Course Overview
Meet from 9:00 for coffee, and then starting at 9:30 with introductions and a little bit of Health and Safety!
(Theory) 1 hr
The lime cycle, types of lime and their uses
History of lime
Making lime mortars, sands and binders (include slaking/hot lime)
Types of lime, air lime vs NHL, proprietary mixes, insulating limes
Why we use lime with examples
Tools for plastering
(Practical) 2 hrs
Mixing mortars, recognising correct consistency
Laying on techniques, tips and tricks
Lime rendering onto solid walls
(LUNCH) ½ hr
(Practical) 2 hrs
Lime rendering onto lath
Lime Plastering
Lime plastering onto wood wool boards and insulation boards
Discussion/ Q&A ½ hr
If there are no tickets available, please email sales@bramhillspecialist.co.uk to be added to the emailing list for courses.

Lime, Cob and Stone (1 day Course) - 14th August 2026
2026-08-14 09:30 - 15:00

Lime Pointing (1/2 Day Course) - 28th August 2026
2026-08-28 09:30 - 13:00
Introduction
Our Lime Pointing course is aimed at contractors, specifiers and homeowners looking to get an understanding of the techniques employed when building with cob and stone.
This half-day introductory course is led by Alister Polhill who has many years of experience in all aspects of traditional building techniques. The day is suitable for all abilities and covers all aspects of lime pointing including the different types of lime mortars.

Course Overview
Meet from 9:00 for coffee, introductions and a little bit of Health and Safety!
(Theory) ½ hr
History of lime use
The lime cycle, types of lime and their uses
Making lime mortars, sands and binders
Why use lime? repair or renew
(Practical) 3 hrs
Mixing mortars, recognising correct consistency
Raking out, techniques and risks
Pointing using lime mortar
Pointing styles
Discussion/ Q&A ½ hr
If there is no ticket availability for the course, please email sales@bramhillspecialist.co.uk to be added to the course email list

Lime Rendering and Plastering (1 day Course) - 11th Sept 2026
2026-09-11 09:30 - 15:00

Lime Pointing (1/2 Day Course) - 18th Sept 2026
2026-09-18 09:30 - 13:00

Lime, Cob and Stone (1 day Course) - 25th Sept 2026
2026-09-25 09:30 - 15:00

Lime Rendering and Plastering (1 day Course) - 9th Oct 2026
2026-10-09 09:30 - 15:00
