"...you really helped salvage stage one of our renovation programme as no one was prepared to help us... You were patient, thorough and extremely helpful, we couldn't have moved forward without the skill you instilled into us... Many thanks for an enjoyable day, the plaster all over my feet and the fact that my next door neighbour now asks me for advice!". JT, Vale of Glamorgan
Training Courses
Ty-Mawr has been running specialist courses in traditional and ecological building for over a decade on the site of their head office near Brecon.
The newly restored training centre is based in a beautiful farmstead in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
See what events we are running with our courses calendar
An Introduction to Lime & Lime plastering - 2 Day Course
This two day course combines the one day courses in Introduction to Lime and Lime Plastering. It offers considerably more practical, hands-on time than the one day Introduction and the opportunity to revisit work on the following day.
We are pleased to be able to offer everyone who attends this course in 2010 a 10% discount off Ty-Mawr fat lime products (including glaster and hemp lime plaster), hydraulic limes, hydraulic lime for limecrete floors, natural paints, limewash, wood wool boards and sheeps wool or hemp natural insulation products if purchased within 12 months of attending the course - see SPECIAL OFFERS for further information..
An Introduction to Lime in Building - 1 Day
This one day course starts with the principles of using lime in building and then focuses on practical demonstrations and hands-on work in pointing, plastering and limewashing. Ideal for homeowners and those new to the subject.
We are pleased to be able to offer everyone who attends this course in 2010 a 10% discount off Ty-Mawr fat lime products (including glaster and hemp lime plaster), hydraulic limes, hydraulic lime for limecrete floors, natural paints, limewash, wood wool boards and sheeps wool or hemp natural insulation products if purchased within 12 months of attending the course - see SPECIAL OFFERS for further information..
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CPD Seminars
RIBA accredited CPD seminars and hands-on training for Architects, Surveyors and Contractors
Decorative Plasterwork - 1 Day
An introduction to decorative plasterwork with practical demonstrations and ample opportunity for hands-on work. It will include taking profiles, making running moulds, running in-situ, and casting enrichments.
We are pleased to be able to offer everyone who attends this course in 2010 a 10% discount off Ty-Mawr fat lime products (including glaster and hemp lime plaster), hydraulic limes, hydraulic lime for limecrete floors, natural paints, limewash, wood wool boards and sheeps wool or hemp natural insulation products if purchased within 12 months of attending the course - see SPECIAL OFFERS for further information..
Drystone Walling - 1 Day
This introduction to dry stone walling is a practical day that takes delegates through every stage of taking down and reconstructing a dry stone wall.
Ideal for beginners and enthusiasts.
We are pleased to be able to offer everyone who attends this course in 2010 a 10% discount off Ty-Mawr fat lime products (including glaster and hemp lime plaster), hydraulic limes, hydraulic lime for limecrete floors, natural paints, limewash, wood wool boards and sheeps wool or hemp natural insulation products if purchased within 12 months of attending the course - see SPECIAL OFFERS for further information..
Drystone Walling - 2 Days
The two day course covers the same areas as the day course, but provides considerably more time for supervised practical hands-on work.
We are pleased to be able to offer everyone who attends this course in 2010 a 10% discount off Ty-Mawr fat lime products (including glaster and hemp lime plaster), hydraulic limes, hydraulic lime for limecrete floors, natural paints, limewash, wood wool boards and sheeps wool or hemp natural insulation products if purchased within 12 months of attending the course - see SPECIAL OFFERS for further information..
Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings
A new day course that will look at the principles behind improving the energy efficiency of traditional, solid wall buildings without compromising their appearance or vapour permeable structure.
A date has not yet been fixed for this course. Please contact us if you are interested.
We are pleased to be able to offer everyone who attends this course in 2010 a 10% discount off Ty-Mawr fat lime products (including glaster and hemp lime plaster), hydraulic limes, hydraulic lime for limecrete floors, natural paints, limewash, wood wool boards and sheeps wool or hemp natural insulation products if purchased within 12 months of attending the course - see SPECIAL OFFERS for further information..
Lime Plastering - 1 day
This one day course focuses on the practical application of both fat lime putty and hydraulic lime plasters. It includes the preparation of substrates, selection of limes and aggregates, application, tending and protection work.
Ideal as a follow-on to the Introdcution course or for contractors and homeowners looking to gain knowledge of lime plastering.
We are pleased to be able to offer everyone who attends this course in 2010 a 10% discount off Ty-Mawr fat lime products (including glaster and hemp lime plaster), hydraulic limes, hydraulic lime for limecrete floors, natural paints, limewash, wood wool boards and sheeps wool or hemp natural insulation products if purchased within 12 months of attending the course - see SPECIAL OFFERS for further information..
Pargeting - 1 day
An introduction to the craft of pargeting including the history and development of pargeting styles as well as demonstrations and hands-on work with carved wooden stamps and freehand work.
We are pleased to be able to offer everyone who attends this course in 2010 a 10% discount off Ty-Mawr fat lime products (including glaster and hemp lime plaster), hydraulic limes, hydraulic lime for limecrete floors, natural paints, limewash, wood wool boards and sheeps wool or hemp natural insulation products if purchased within 12 months of attending the course - see SPECIAL OFFERS for further information..
Thatching - 1 day
A practical, hands-on introduction to the craft of thatching suitable for homeowners and builders who want to understand more about the thatch on their building or enthusiasts who just want to have a go.
We are pleased to be able to offer everyone who attends this course in 2010 a 10% discount off Ty-Mawr fat lime products (including glaster and hemp lime plaster), hydraulic limes, hydraulic lime for limecrete floors, natural paints, limewash, wood wool boards and sheeps wool or hemp natural insulation products if purchased within 12 months of attending the course - see SPECIAL OFFERS for further information..
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