Introduction to Pargetting (1 day)
Wick Farm, Somerset, TA10 0NL | Friday 21st August 2026
A full day of Hands-On Learning in the Beautiful Somerset Countryside
Pargetting is the art of decorative relief work, predominantly in lime plaster (although some of the oldest existing examples are clay), a traditional craft found on some of the beautiful historic buildings in England. This one day hands-on workshop is focused on the practical side: learning to work the material and realising your chosen design on your board whilst developing your technical sculpting skills.
You'll use a bagged premix lime plaster and spend the day working on one board, leaving with a finished piece to take home. A simple lunch is included, along with tea, buscuits & cake, so just wear old clothes and bring an idea of what you'd like to sculpt, or choose from my printed examples.
To continue learning at home, you'll receive a PDF handout covering a variety of mix recipes that you can make from raw materials, and how to approach pargetting on different surfaces and substrates.
This is a non-residential workshop. For accommodation, search Airbnb or B&Bs near Langport, Somerset.
About the tutors
A little about who will be guiding you through this experience...
About the location
Wick Farm (Awakenings at Wick) is an artist residency set in the rolling hills of Somerset, a peaceful setting surrounded by farmland and nature. It’s the perfect place to slow down, connect with your materials, and focus on the creative process.
