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TWO courses, one in how to plaster and the other in getting plastered the natural way, are proving to be a big hit in east Clare.
Run by the Irish Seed Savers Asso- ciation in Capparoe, anyone interest- ed in learning how to make natural country wines or how to plaster with traditional lime will learn all they need to know.
The lime plastering course is a must for people who are involved with re- storing old stone buildings, said PRO
for Seed Saver’s, Geraldine Tobin.
“The course tutor, Phoebe O’Brien, has had a huge amount of experience in working with this type of plaster and it is absolutely the most suitable material for old stone,’ said Geral- elt eter
As part of the course work, par- ticipants will plaster the cob build- ing which was recently erected at the Seed Savers gardens.
Meanwhile, Kes Clarke will be teaching those fond of a natural tip- ple how to make wine from ingred1- ents growing all around us.
‘A lot of people know that you can make wine from elderberries but there are so many more berries and flowers that can be used,’ said Ger- aldine.
Meadowsweet, gorse flowers, dan- delion and elderflower are just some of the base ingredients that can be used and Kes will be demonstrating techniques and natural methods of producing delicious country wines.
And of course, there will be a chance to taste the country tipples Kes made previously, all in modera- tion of course.
The plastering course runs all week- end and the wine-making course 1s a one-day event on Sunday.
Courses cost €60 for wine-making or €120 for the lime plastering.
Both courses are being run by the Irish Seed Savers Association and are being given by tutors from CELT, the Centre of Environmental Living and Training.
There are special reductions for Seed Saver members and places can be booked over the phone at 061 921856 or online at wwwirishseed- savers.ie