Events

Ask an Expert with David Subocz
February 4th 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

David will be on hand to look at your plans with you, help you consider greening aspects of your project, and choose green finishes.

William de Ess Studios: 831.426.8941, if you just can't wait.

About David: A Certified Green Building Professional with over 30 years of experience in residential and commercial design (20+ years in Santa Cruz),  David specializes in local Historic Preservation and adaptive reuse, construction management, and re-purposing material that would otherwise end up in the land fill.

 

 
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American Clay Workshop
Saturday February 11th

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Full Day Workshop - Saturday February 11th 9-5:00 p.m.
Cost: $200

In the fundamentals workshop you will learn everything you need to know about applying american clay earth plaster. Youll be ready to plaster small or large projects.  Orit Yanai will be teaching the workshop and specializes in high-end, Old World wall finishes, focusing on earth plasters. Her portfolio boasts a prestigious Sonoma County vineyard, fine San Francisco residences, and an old villa (former monastery) in Piedmont, Italy. Will provide morning coffee and scones, bring your own lunch or dine at one of the great local resturaunts.

50% Deposit required to hold your space
RSVP by calling 831.423.7200 or email

About American Clay:

American Clay Earth Plasters are a natural, environmentally friendly way to finish any interior. Non-toxic and made in the USA, these plasters are an alternative to cement, acrylic and lime plasters, offering superior color, richness, texture and depth not found with other finishes.

For more on American Clay visit AmericanClay.com

 

Antarctica: a Journey to the White Continent revisited
February 11th 6:30-8:00 p.m.

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Our family of 8, ages 13-79, traveled to the Great White Continent over the holidays. Three of us are photographers, many of you are curious, so here is our professionally presented slide show, followed by a Question and Answer period.

These photos actually do better justice to the experience where words really fail.

Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many to plan for!

 

February 23rd 9:00 a.m.

Meta Creme Sealer Product Training / Certification


Meta Creme SealerCalling all countertop fabricators, plasterers, stone & tile workers, and any other interested parties: come to greenspace on February 23rd to learn all about Meta Creme Sealer, by Dry Treat.  This revolutionary sealer promises a single application for the lifetime of the sealer surface.  Meta Creme is low-VOC and food contact safe.  Meta Creme was designed for use in demanding coastal environments, and is suitable for exterior applications on the coast, as well as all interior surfaces including concrete, plaster, and natural stone.

This training session is open to all interested parties.  Please RSVP

For more info on Meta Creme, visit DryTreat.com