Intro to Plastering Evening Class - Short Course - November 2026

Introduction to Plastering is a taster course evening class for complete beginners who want to learn the basics for small projects at home
About this Event

Learn the skills to transform your walls, tackle home improvement projects with confidence, and discover the basics of plastering

This practical five week evening course is designed for complete beginners who want to gain hands on plastering skills in a professional workshop environment. Ideal for those looking to renovate their own home, looking to save money on repairs, or exploring a future career in construction, this course provides the perfect introduction.
Working in a small group of just six learners, you’ll receive plenty of individual guidance from our experienced tutor as you develop the techniques used by professional plasterers. From preparing surfaces and fixing plasterboard to achieving a smooth skim finish, you’ll gain the confidence to take on a range of plastering projects at home.

What You’ll Learn:

• Cut, fix and prepare plasterboard
• Apply smooth skim coats of plaster
• Build confidence in laying and finishing multiple coats
• Repair and restore damaged plastered surfaces
• Learn the fundamentals of block wall rendering
• Develop the techniques needed to achieve a professional finish

Who This Course is For:

• Homeowners planning renovation or DIY projects
• Beginners wanting to learn a valuable practical skill
• DIY enthusiasts looking to improve their finishing skills
• Those considering a future in the construction industry who want a comprehensive but gentle introduction

Our plastering course has a capacity of 6 students, a smaller class size allows each student to get more 1:1 time with our experienced tutor and develop their skills further

5 sessions, 5:30-8pm

Tuesday 10th November

Tuesday 17th November

Tuesday 24th November - NO CLASS DUE TO COLLEGE EVENT

Tuesday 1st December

Tuesday 8th December

Tuesday 15th December

Steel toe capped boots are required for our courses and must be provided by students.

This is an 18+ only course.

Refund policy:

1. 100% refund if the learner has provided 4 weeks notice.
2. 50% refund if the learner has provided 2 weeks notice.
3. No refund if less than 2 weeks notice.
4. If a learner wants to postpone to a later course date then this can be done with no impact on fees paid as long as we have 1 week's notice of their intentions.

For all refund requests please contact us directly at [email protected].

Returning short course students also get a 10% discount, please email [email protected] to receive the code to be used at checkout.

Other discounts are available for current and past BCC students of mainstream courses, please contact us to find out more.