Liz JohndrowLiz has been plastering alongside other natural building skills since 2005. She also has split her time with teaching skills in rural communities in Central America. You can learn more of her international work at www.terracollaborative.orgAriel BurnsAriel is also a timber framer and carpenter in Central Maine as well as a plasterer. She loves the intersection of beautifully finished wall systems and handcrafted timber homes.

Liz Johndrow

Liz has been plastering alongside other natural building skills since 2005. She also has split her time with teaching skills in rural communities in Central America. You can learn more of her international work at www.terracollaborative.org

Ariel Burns

Ariel is also a timber framer and carpenter in Central Maine as well as a plasterer. She loves the intersection of beautifully finished wall systems and handcrafted timber homes.

 

Testimonials

 

“We hired Liz and Ariel to tadelakt and plaster our bathroom. They were total pros from the get-go. We were impressed by their persistent attention to the finest of details as well as their willingness and ability to educate and collaborate with us throughout the critical preparatory phase of the project. In addition to being highly skilled plasterers I’d also consider them capable designers that carry super high standards regarding process and finish. Ultimately their main goal was giving us the finish we had hoped for and that they did, exceedingly so!”

~ Rob and Siobhan Miller

“Liz was project manager of my demonstration hybrid straw bale home in Driggs, Idaho. She has an eye for elegance and a commitment to craftsmanship and quality. I am a building designer but Liz consulted and collaborated with me on sourcing local products and application and installation methods. I learned, through working with her, that building a home is a process of building space but also building relationships and making connections. I think of her nearly every day, living in the space, when I notice a trowel mark in the plaster or a chisel mark on my small timber frame. I consider her a dear friend and admire her craft and philosophy very much.”

~ Lindsey Love LoveShack Architecture

“I so appreciated Liz's expertise, attention to detail, and eagerness to problem solve. She helped us repair a tadelakt bathroom in our home after some plumbing work, and was available months before the planned work to understand our needs. She even got in touch with the previous installer to match the plaster type and color - Liz is a true artisan and I really appreciated her collaborative approach. There are few people in the country who understand tadelakt like Liz and we feel so lucky to have had her work on this project - she saved the day. She was a joy to work with and we couldn't be happier with the end result!” 

~ Jake Sargent, Founder of Atmos Magazine