This workshop offers an in-depth introduction to the world of tadelakt.
Tadelakt is a rare and highly specialized natural plaster, requiring both technical control and material intuition. Traditionally used in Moroccan hammams, it produces a seamless, waterproof surface with a distinctive depth and mirror-like sheen.
Tadelakt is a craft learned through doing—experiencing pressure, timing, and giving close attention to the behavior of the material itself.
What you’ll learn / do
During this six-hour course, you will:
Understand the foundation of lime
Explore the material properties of lime and the principles of the lime cycle.
Create your own Tadelakt objects
Make up to 3 small spheres and/or tiles, working through each stage of the process—from initial application to the final polished surface. You will engage with both continuous curvature (sphere) and edge conditions (tile), developing a tactile understanding of the material.
You receive:
- 6 hours hands-on training
- Includes materials + guidance
- Includes a vegetarian lunch, coffee and tea
Who this workshop is for
This workshop is suitable for:
- DIY builders
- Artists
- Plasterers
You can be experienced or not experienced. Having curiosity and patience to learn are the most important values to show up with.
Practical information
Date: Wednesday June 10th 2026
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Duration: 7 hours (1h lunch included)
Location: Forniçô
Language: English
Price: 95 EUR
What’s included
- All necessary materials and tools
- Guidance and supervision throughout the workshop
- You will take home your Tadelakt object
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
- Notebook and pen
About the facilitator
Gregory Crawford began studying Tadelakt in 2015 under Ryan Chivers, one of the first to introduce the technique to the United States after learning it in Morocco. Since that formative workshop, he has steadily expanded his practice as a natural plasterer.
His work includes the construction of four Tadelakt showers, as well as a period of study in Japan to deepen his understanding of traditional craft techniques. He later established an atelier in Siena, Italy where he produced over fifty lime and clay spheres and tiles, along with lampshades and a range of experimental Tadelakt objects—extending the material to unconventional forms such as glass bottles and chairs.
Registration
Places are limited.
Advance registration is required via email: cursos@escolaregenerativa.pt
