Thanks to all of you who attended our courses so far this year. We really enjoyed meeting you all. We hope that everyone that attended found the days stimulating and enjoyable.
If our set courses don’t suit you we continue to do one-on-one training and on-site training so please call the office 024-90117 to discuss your training needs.
Next Course Dates:
7th May 2026– Pointing with Lime – 9.30am – 1pm, cost: €80. Hands-on demonstration on preparing a stone wall for pointing, mortar selection and mixing, application technique and aftercare. Discussion on topical applications after repairs are complete.
21st May 2026 – Plastering & rendering with Lime – 9.30am – 1pm, cost: €80. Hands-on demonstration on preparing a stone wall for rendering, mortar selection and mixing, application technique and aftercare. Discussion on topical applications after repairs are complete.
4th June 2026– Course title: A guide to understanding how solid walls can be made dry and warm
Location: Stoneware Studios, Pilmore, Youghal, Co. Cork P36 X602
When: Thursday 2nd April
Time 10am to 4pm.
Cost €180 per person
Please bring warm clothes and plenty of layers as we will have some demonstrations and discussions outside.
Safety glasses and gloves will be provided when needed. A light lunch will be provided and is included in the cost.
In this course we will endeavour to give you an understanding as to how stone, brick and mud walls manage water and heat, identify what has worked and not worked historically, assess the different lime options including Naturally Hydraulic Limes and Quicklime (hot, wet-slaked and dry-slaked) mortars. We’ll look at insulation options (internally and externally) in Ireland and weigh them up against the risks, cost, functionality, moisture management and long-term performance, and finally we will look at compatible (traditional and contemporary) decoration options. Although we do supply lime and insulation materials we will try to give the information and advice in a format that is based on empirical evidence and temper any sales pitch so that you can make informed and confident choices. We may also have demonstrations on application techniques (eg pointing, limewashing or plastering) if applicable for the attendees.
Places will be limited to give time to all attendees to discuss their own project. Book early call 024 90117 to avoid disappointment.
In addition to providing a full technical backup service, Stoneware Studios also offer practical courses in craft skills.
Training days are customised to our customers needs whether project specific or general interest.
Training is primarily conducted on-site but can also be scheduled at our workshops in Youghal, Co. Cork.
All of our courses are practical, craft training, professionally instructed by the international leaders in the appropriate craft field.
Short, half-day courses are particularly valuable for the contractor embarking on a restoration or conservation project. We also welcome beginners, with no trade experience, who plan to participate or oversee their own restoration project.
Please contact our office to discuss your training requirements.
Stoneware Studios hosted ‘Lime in Renovation’ training day at Ballymaloe Cookery School in East Cork. Blessed with a beautiful sunny day, we were able to give all elements of the course, demonstrations & presentations in the open air. With some great hospitality by Darina Allen and her excellent team the day was very enjoyable.
