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Back Home4.1 Introduction to Natural Finishes - Plasters and Flooring
Begin with natural finishes. Explore plaster materials, history, colours and traditional knowledge.
Self-paced online learning · English
Learn at your own pace, without waiting for a scheduled batch.
This introductory course is free.
No course payment is required to enrol.
See course syllabus ↓
About the course
- Course focus: Connect traditional knowledge with modern sustainability practices to understand beautiful, durable and environmentally responsible building finishes.
- Who this course is for: Architects, builders, DIY enthusiasts and anyone interested in eco-friendly construction techniques.
What you’ll learn
- The basics of natural finishes: Explore the use of natural materials in plasters and finishes, including their environmental benefits and aesthetic value.
- Historical techniques and materials: Discover plastering materials and methods from ancient times to the present, with a focus on reviving lost techniques and learning from ancient texts.
- Natural polymers: Learn about a variety of plant- and animal-derived polymers or admixtures and their effect on natural finishes.
- Colour and texture: Explore techniques for adding natural colour and texture to plasters to enhance the visual appeal of spaces.
- Health and environmental considerations: Study the course’s discussion of natural plasters, indoor air quality, health and environmental impact.
- Sustainable practices: Learn about sourcing local materials and using sustainable construction practices to reduce ecological footprints.
- Thannal’s journey: Follow how Thannal’s founders explored indigenous knowledge across India and experimented with it to help revive these building practices.
Course syllabus
Course Contents
- Readings and exercises: Course Contents.
Complete Introduction
- Video lessons: 4.1 Prologue; 4.2 What is a Plaster; 4.3 History of Plasters; 4.4 Ancient Texts; 4.5 Natural Polymers; 4.6 Colours in Plasters; 4.7 Health abd Environmental concerns; 4.8 Journey of Thannal.
Thannal's Natural Plasters Booklet (2)
- Readings and exercises: Thannal's Natural Plasters Booklet (2) (18 pages).
What's Next and References
- Readings and exercises: What's next?.
Hear From Our Learners
Google review excerpt · Thannal’s hands-on workshop
“The course was well structured and gave lot of insights and clarity for my vision.”
— Kalpana Raajendhran
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I learn at my own pace?
Yes. Work through the lessons on your own schedule.
What does this course focus on?
Begin with natural finishes. Explore plaster materials, history, colours and traditional knowledge.
How does this fit into Part 4?
The Part 4 package brings together natural finishes and essential materials. This page focuses on the individual course described above.
Begin with Natural Finishes
- Duration: 38 minutes.
- Format: Self-paced English video lessons and readings.
- Explore: natural finishes; traditional knowledge; natural polymers; colour and texture; materials and environment.
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