Adobe Plastering Intensive — Luna CC & Cornerstones
More InfoHands-on, two-day adobe plastering intensive at the LCC Adobe Model Home. Presented by Luna Community College and Cornerstones Community Partnerships. July 24–25, 2026.
LCC Adobe Model Home, Las Vegas, NM
Event Summary
Luna Community College and Cornerstones Community Partnerships present a hands-on, two-day intensive on the craft of adobe plastering. Participants will practice professional trowel techniques and work through material sourcing, mix testing, wall preparation, and multi-coat application on exterior adobe walls.
Essential Information
- Date: Friday–Saturday, July 24–25, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Location: LCC Adobe Model Home
- Cost: $100 (total course cost $350 with a $250 scholarship from the LCC Foundation applied)
- Registration: luna.augusoft.net — create a profile, browse to “Adobe,” add the class to your cart, and check out
- Questions: [email protected] or 505-454-2522
What You Will Learn
- Sourcing materials — identifying and harvesting local clay and materials
- Perfecting the mix — testing and finding the right ratios for a strong mix
- Wall preparation — best practices for prepping exterior adobe walls
- Application skills — hands-on practice with base coats, leveling coats, and finish coats