STEG Pigment Paint Plaster Regenerative Finishes

Study programme: M.Sc. Architecture
Module: 1,5 CP, 30 students
Semester: summer 25
Teachers: Theresa Zschäbitz, guests
Registration: via RWTHonline


2 days workshop supervised by Theresa Zschäbitz, Sina Hensel and Anja Neuefeid
in collaboration with the Departement of Visual Arts, their Studio for Colour and Space and BC studies

This two-day workshop focused on the art and science of earth plaster using locally sourced materials from the Euregio region. This hands-on course merges sustainable building practices, natural materials, and experiments with their expression under the guidance of Theresa Zschäbitz of aob and Sina Hensel and Anja Neuefeid of KüG.

In a 2-day workshop at the end of the semester, participants will explore the versatility of clay and biofibers, experimenting with various recipes and techniques making earth plaster and earth paint samples. Utilizing a color palette from natural pigments, attendees will work with light clay plaster and clay paint as base recipes for large variations of patterns and textures. In addition to clay pigments, we will incorporate organic dyes derived from plants, microalgae, and cyanobacteria optionally mixed with shredded on base surfaces from diverse plant fibers such as hempcrete, wood, and grids or textiles from flax, hemp, and jute. Each participant will produce a range of small samples (approximately 20×20 cm) to showcase a wide variety of designs with different colour and pattern techniques.

The course will include theoretical insights into the properties and benefits of earth plastering, guided practical sessions, and collaborative experimentation. 

By the end of this workshop, students will not only gain hands-on experience but also deepen their understanding of sustainable materials in construction and their various surface qualities. The workshop will happen in Aachen, the date will be in the end of the SS25 semester, end of June or beginning of July. The date is to be announced.

The course type is a seminar within the „Stegreif Master“ with 1,5 CP (corresponding to around 45 hours of workload for the students (contact + self-study) for max. 30 students.

https://www.sensing-earth-colour.com/work/emerge-j9n6t
https://bcstudies.org/studies/exhibitions/traces-future
https://bcstudies.org/studies/exhibitions/same-same-different
https://odoo.bcmaterials.org/documents/p7V1hzTDTruxBUKbu5k4kgo6f

STEG Pigment Paint Plaster Regenerative Finishes

Study programme: M.Sc. Architecture
Module: 1,5 CP, 30 students
Semester: summer 25
Teachers: Theresa Zschäbitz, guests
Registration: via RWTHonline


2 days workshop supervised by Theresa Zschäbitz, Sina Hensel and Anja Neuefeid
in collaboration with the Departement of Visual Arts, their Studio for Colour and Space and BC studies

This two-day workshop focused on the art and science of earth plaster using locally sourced materials from the Euregio region. This hands-on course merges sustainable building practices, natural materials, and experiments with their expression under the guidance of Theresa Zschäbitz of aob and Sina Hensel and Anja Neuefeid of KüG.

In a 2-day workshop at the end of the semester, participants will explore the versatility of clay and biofibers, experimenting with various recipes and techniques making earth plaster and earth paint samples. Utilizing a color palette from natural pigments, attendees will work with light clay plaster and clay paint as base recipes for large variations of patterns and textures. In addition to clay pigments, we will incorporate organic dyes derived from plants, microalgae, and cyanobacteria optionally mixed with shredded on base surfaces from diverse plant fibers such as hempcrete, wood, and grids or textiles from flax, hemp, and jute. Each participant will produce a range of small samples (approximately 20×20 cm) to showcase a wide variety of designs with different colour and pattern techniques.

The course will include theoretical insights into the properties and benefits of earth plastering, guided practical sessions, and collaborative experimentation. 

By the end of this workshop, students will not only gain hands-on experience but also deepen their understanding of sustainable materials in construction and their various surface qualities. The workshop will happen in Aachen, the date will be in the end of the SS25 semester, end of June or beginning of July. The date is to be announced.

The course type is a seminar within the „Stegreif Master“ with 1,5 CP (corresponding to around 45 hours of workload for the students (contact + self-study) for max. 30 students.

https://www.sensing-earth-colour.com/work/emerge-j9n6t
https://bcstudies.org/studies/exhibitions/traces-future
https://bcstudies.org/studies/exhibitions/same-same-different
https://odoo.bcmaterials.org/documents/p7V1hzTDTruxBUKbu5k4kgo6f