How to coat 2.0

CODE: SJ/TEEN52

Work:

You will learn how to prepare materials (lime, hemp, sand, water), mix them and apply plaster to the walls in several layers. Each phase of the work will be supervised to ensure that sur-faces are well moistened before application and that drying times are respected between coats. Your group will be divided up to carry out the various stages: preparing the mixture, applying the plaster, finishing (smoothing, texturing or adding pigments). This project will ena-ble you to develop teamwork skills and construction techniques, while applying safety prac-tices (gloves, goggles). The progress of the project will be monitored by a technical supervisor to ensure that all the work is carried out efficiently and to a high standard. 20h/week

Accomodation and food

The workcamp will take place in a particularly isolated area, where you will be accommodat-ed on the REV site in a collective tent (remember to bring your sleeping bag). You will have access to sanitary facilities close to the camp. What's more, if weather conditions deteriorate too much for camping, we'll set up a permanent camp for the duration of the bad weather. Meals will be provided by the REV and cooked in turn by the participants. On the project, it's important to know that you'll have two meat meals a week.

Location and leisure

The workcamp will take place on the REV's permanent site, a former vacation camp at an altitude of 1,200m. The site is located at the foot of Mont-Lozère (department 48) in the heart of the Cévennes. The REV took over the site in the spring of 2022 and hopes to turn it into a place of welcome, exchange and encounter. This project will be part of the transformation of the colony into a socio-cultural living space. The nearest town is Mende, with a population of 16,000.

Far from the French metropolises, Lozère is nonetheless a very dynamic region. Activities in the area revolve around local festivities, concerts and unspoilt natural areas (mountains, riv-ers, forests).

Project hosted by

The project involves making a natural rendering using lime and hemp. You'll learn how to pre-pare and mix materials (lime, hemp, sand and water) to apply a rendering to walls. The work will include finishing steps, such as coloring with natural pigments or smoothing surfaces for a smooth or textured appearance. You'll be actively involved in the creative process, while complying with safety instructions. The workcamp aims to raise awareness of ecological ma-terials while developing practical and creative skills. This project is part of the renovation pro-gram for the association's new home.

Directions to meeting point

Please arrive on 01/08 between 4pm and 6pm. Génolhac train station (30450).

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