A theoretical and practical workshop for architects and conservationists, hosted by German and Israeli experts, exploring plasterwork techniques in international style buildings.
Registration:

054-4668712 / workshop@whitcitycenter.org

Program

Thursday

 

• Historical and chronological view of plaster -
  A lecture by Dr. Norbert Hoepfer (Hebrew translation)

• The plaster in international style buildings -
  A lecture by Maister Carsten Johannes Buchert (Hebrew translation)

• Practical Workshop / Part 1 - hosted by Carsten Johannes Buchert and Dr. Norbert Hoepfer: 
  The different types of plaster and their application on walls using various techniques: scrapped plaster (Kratzputz), washed plaster (Waschputz), stone-like plaster (Steinputz), and smooth plaster

• Examination of damages and plaster treatment - plaster restoration at the Liebling House

Friday

 

• Contemporary and local issues of plaster renovation in international style buildings - A lecture and discussion hosted by expert Moshe Wallach

• Practical Workshop / Part 2 - hosted by Carsten Johannes Buchert and Dr. Norbert Hoepfer:

• Plaster processing techniques, including spreading, embossing, impression, and more.