Four or five times a year I clear the yard and teach six people for two days. Day one is lime itself. What it is, why it is different from cement, how to read a wall and know which it wants. You will mix mortar from three different sands and see for yourself why the sand matters more than anyone tells you. Afternoon is repointing practice on a test wall I rebuild badly on purpose every time. Day two is tadelakt from base coat to polish, compressed into one long day, on a sample board you take home. You will not be a tadelakt mason after two days. You will know exactly what you are looking at, which is enough to hire honestly or to keep learning on your own. Lunch both days from the place on the corner, included, and it is good. Tea all day. Tools provided. Wear clothes you do not love, lime is unkind to fabric and to your hands, and bring gloves if your skin is sensitive. Taught in French and Darija, with English on the side if needed. Deposit holds your place.

Four or five times a year I clear the yard and teach six people for two days. Day one is lime itself. What it is, why it is different from cement, how to read a wall and know which it wants. You will mix mortar from three different sands and see for yourself why the sand matters more than anyone tells you. Afternoon is repointing practice on a test wall I rebuild badly on purpose every time. Day two is tadelakt from base coat to polish, compressed into one long day, on a sample board you take home. You will not be a tadelakt mason after two days. You will know exactly what you are looking at, which is enough to hire honestly or to keep learning on your own. Lunch both days from the place on the corner, included, and it is good. Tea all day. Tools provided. Wear clothes you do not love, lime is unkind to fabric and to your hands, and bring gloves if your skin is sensitive. Taught in French and Darija, with English on the side if needed. Deposit holds your place.