American Clay is the eco-friendly alternative to venetian plaster, traditional paints and acrylic or lime plasters.

ClayPlasterWorkshop has chosen to use American Clay Plaster because of their attention to color. Offering a texture, depth and richness not available in any other finishes.

Are you looking for a creative and natural way to finish your interior space? American Clay Plaster creates a healthy, green indoor atmosphere. Non-toxic and negatively charged, this clay plaster wall treatment repels airborne dust, dirt, allergens and dander that would normally cling to your walls or ceiling. American Clay plaster is easy to maintainain and therefore will last the lifetime of your home or office space. It also offers complete repairability and can be reworked or textured to match any personal style.

Clay makes you happy! It releases a primitive sensory reaction. There is no getting around it. Ask a sculptor, potter or earth builder. American Clay Plaster is made in the USA of primarily recycled content and emits zero VOC's. Four plaster styles offer numerous colors and texture combinations to fit any project.

Here at the "American" Clay Plaster Workshop, we offer a full range of product, tools, additives and sealers as well as hands-on workshops to help you learn how to apply these green, natural and environmentally friendly finishes. We stock all the clays and all the colors you could possibly need to get a project started.

What is so great about American Clay Plaster?

First off, most people love that it is cheap. If you are into wasting money on venetians, then go ahead, but there is no way you can compare the beauty and limitless possibility of clay plaster with acrylics.

Can I do the same thing with Clay Plaster that I can do with imitations?

The original organic decorative wall medium for humankind was clay plaster when they first experimented with earth building tens of thousands of years ago. Underlying everything complex is a simple set of rules… Sir Isaac Newton said that.

Is Clay Plaster easy to learn?

Inside an hour, you can grasp the basics. Its easier if someone who is experienced can boil it down for you, especially if you just want to do one or two projects and don't want failure to be part of your learning curve. BTW, once you try earth plaster, you can't stop at one or two walls.

Can I master clay plaster quickly?

In just three or four hours a class can make you feel really confident. Beginning a project right away will cement everything you learn and give you a foundation to build on. Blending colors, textures and finishes as well as tuning up a plaster with additives and top coats is easy but takes time to experiment.

Should I hire a plasterer to install this?

Plasterers, drywall spacklers and masons… anyone who uses a trowel can apply the product and they learn quickly. The secret lies in understanding how clay behaves when wet, as it is drying and in how to compress, burnish and finish the clay. Often times, these artisans make great team members for a beginner.

Welcome to the world of earth building. Many people in the world design community have latched onto glass, steel, concrete, vinyl and foam as building materials. While we think that these materials have their place in the list of building materials, we think that in and of themselves they are carbon intensive, inflexible and or toxic. Welcome to the world of clay, sand, straw, wood, stone, bricks and lime. Where have you been all these years?