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THE DEANERY PROJECT - FREELAB<br />
Second, the group chose to make two mosaics. They<br />
used a selection of ceramic shards from the property,<br />
once a church camp and still well remembered by the<br />
community. The shards were pressed into the mud<br />
plaster described above, with occasional reinforcements<br />
provided by the stronger mud-straw mix. Experimentation<br />
with the mud plaster allowed the mosaic makers to<br />
create relief in the walls. Extremely tactile and repetitive,<br />
the mosaics were an artistic endeavour that added<br />
character and life to the space.<br />
Third, the group built a workbench. It was made from<br />
wood planks donated by a neighbour, who retrieved the<br />
logs from a lake where they had stayed submerged for<br />
eighty years. This wood was difficult to work with due to<br />
its weathering, but when good pieces were found, they<br />
made for a strong surface.<br />
Fourth, windows were installed on the interior wall,<br />
bringing extra light to both rooms. The group used<br />
recycled windows, and used the existing studs to inform<br />
their placement. Finding the studs proved challenging<br />
without a stud finder, and the students learned a lot<br />
about working with wood framing.
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