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"A most enjoyable and stimulating event. Hospitality wonderful, location and buildings lovely and an entirely appropriate mix of the historical/restoration as well as the sustainable future. Products inspiring". HS, Pembrokeshire.

An Introduction to Lime & Lime plastering - 2 Day Course

This 2 day course covers the same ground as the one day Introduction to Lime course and the one day Lime Plastering course but has a smaller group size and offers more flexibility. It has the added benefit of being able to return to your work the following day and seeing how the materials react over a longer period of time.

It is ideal for homeowners who want more time for hands-on practical work, and also more time to absorb the information and ask questions.

We are pleased to announce that we will be offereing anyone who attends one of these lime courses a 10% discount off Ty-Mawr lime putty, Ty-Mawr fat lime products (including glaster and hemp lime plaster), hydraulic lime, limewash and wood wool board products. This applies to any purchase within 12 months of attending the course.

This discount applies to all orders placed by the course delegate. The maximum discount is 10% per order. It cannot be combined with any other delegate discount or any other offer. An additional discount may be applicable to bulk orders but this will be calculated when you contact us with quantities, type of product and delivery address.

"The course has paid for itself many times over, I have completed all of the pointing myself from no practical experience at all. I have a desk job and point the house in the evenings, its very therapeutic and I am so pleased with the results, it feels great knowing that I did it all myself too!" AJ, Herefordshire. March 2010

Date	Availability	Bulk discount points	Price (ex VAT)	Qty
Thu 17 May 2012	12 spaces	10	£210.00
Thu 09 Aug 2012	14 spaces	10	£210.00

calender See our calendar for the other courses we are running

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the colour and texture of products on this website but due to the limitations of technology, we strongly recommend that sample products are purchased for testing in situ prior to the full order being placed.

Details to follow shortly. Please call us on 01874 658000 with any queries.

Simple questions such as Location, Timings, What to bring etc are dealt with at the beginning, information on Quality, Accreditation and Feedback are provided towards the end of this section.

Where are the courses held? The courses are held at our Training Centre at Ty Mawr Farm, Llangasty near Brecon in mid Wales (LD3 7PJ) (See 'Training Facilities' tab above)

How can I find the Training Centre? Directions to Ty Mawr Farm can be found on 'ABOUT US' on main menu, select 'Directions' in left hand menu, and then select 'Ty Mawr Farm' option in left hand menu.

What time does it start? The courses start at 9.30am with tea / coffee / introductions.

When will it finish? We aim to finish by 5pm (but it depends how many questions people are asking!)

Will food be provided? Yes, we provide a good, home cooked lunch in the middle of the day and refreshments (tea / coffee / cakes) throughout the day just to keep you going. When you book you will be asked if you have any particular dietary requirements.

What accommodation is available? We have a small campsite that course attendees are welcome to use, and there is a good range of accommodation within the surrounding area. (See 'Accommodation' tab above)

What should I wear? You should wear suitable workclothes and footwear as there is a large practical element to the course. Protective equipment such as safety spectacles and gloves will be provided.

Do I need to bring anything else? All tools and protective equipment are provided but some craftsmen like to bring their own tools. You may also want to bring samples of mortar / photos of your own projects if you want to discuss specific issues.

How many people will be on the course? We usually have up to 20 people on Introduction to Lime courses but have a maximum ratio of 10 participants to 1 tutor. On each course there will be a stonemason (building and pointing tutor) and a plastering tutor as well as Ty Mawr staff.

What experience do I need? We have people with a wide range of experience on these courses from homeowners with very little practical knowledge to tradesmen with many years of experience to architects. Over the years we've found that everyone, no matter what level they're starting from, found the course to be relevant to them.

What will I have learnt by the end of the day? The course aims to raise awareness and understanding of lime based materials, and to promote confidence in their use. We're obviously not going to turn you into stonemason or plasterer if you haven't already got the tool skills, but you will get a feel for the materials, an understanding of how and where they should be used, and the confidence to start using them.

Is any written information supplied to take away? Yes, as part of the course you will be given a copy of the recently produced 'Ty Mawr Lime Handbook', a 92-page practical guide that normally retails at £15. It covers types of lime and their applications as well as lists of useful tools, related organisations, product safety data sheets etc.

Is the course accredited? The introductory talk at the start of the day has been accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as part of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme.

Will I get a certificate? The course is not assessed but we do provide an attendance certificate. Many architectural and building firms have sent staff on the course over the years and the content is widely recognised as being relevant to professionals, trades and homeowners.

Is the course linked to the new Heritage Skills CSCS card? Not directly but a lot of the material is relevant and provides good, underpinning knowledge and understanding for elements of the NVQ in Heritage Skills.

Why are the courses more expensive than some other providers? We know that our courses are more expensive than some other providers but we make no apologies for this as we feel that the content and quality are second to none. Many of the reasons for this have been given above such as the RIBA accreditation, the use of very experienced tutors drawn from across England and Wales, the provision of the Ty Mawr Lime Handbook (RRP £15), not to mention the location and the food! This is supported by the feedback received in 2009.

Feedback and Review
As part of our ISO9001:2000 Quality Management Certification, we carry out a regular review of the feedback we receive. Return rates of feedback forms are about 90%. When asked to rate various aspects of the Introduction to Lime courses held in 2009 as 'good', 'adequate' or 'poor':

93% felt the time available to talk to tutors was 'good'
94% felt the written information was 'good'
98% described the facilities as 'good'
100% described the catering as 'good' (with 14% adding 'excellent'!)

Some of the specific comments received are given below:

Course was very well structured and informative. It was also great to have the opportunity to get some hands-on practical experience. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and lunch was lovely! The best course that we have had. Thank you very much. Student on Conservation of Historic Buildings MSc Course, Bath University

Excellent, friendly, relaxed course. Knowledgeable and informative instructors. Many thanks. March 09

Fantastic weekend, lots of information and about the right level of practical activity. The campsite was great as was the food. I'm a convert! 2-day course, August 09

Has considerably increased our knowledge and understanding together with practical skills. Provided invaluable help with making building specifications. 2-day course, August 09

Very impressed with the tutors attitude and knowledge. Also very good people skills. September 09

Thank you for a very enjoyable and informative day. Relaxed and full of useful information for our ongoing projects. November 09

An Introduction to Lime & Lime plastering - 2 Day Course

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