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Instructor: Ronald Layman
1 - Day
10am - 4 pm
Tuition: $125
No experience required
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Frederick, MD, 2009
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Orlando, FL, 2009
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Learn how to create sophisticated Venetian plaster techniques that can be applied to walls and ceilings.
Our Venetian plaster classes use authentic European plasters. In our Venetian plaster 101 class, you will learn the History of Venetian plasters
and the various types of plasters that are around today. Learn the same techniques used throughout Italy and
Europe by craftsmen hundreds of
years ago. You will learn the same as the
European masters.
You
will also learn modern application techniques to create amazing
finishes. Ronald will teach you surface preparation, tinting, burnishing,
waxing, polishing, mica powders and natural earth pigments.
All
of the plasters and products used in this class are water based, environmentally
friendly products. You will learn 4 - 5 techniques in this hands
on class. All of the samples you make in class are yours to take
home and add to your portfolio.
Learn the traditional technique to apply Venetian plaster using 2 coats without sanding.
Topics covered in this class:
What is Venetian plaster?
History of Venetian
Handouts with technique recipe cards
Surface preparation
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Material tinting
Burnishing
Wax & polishing
Layered techniques
Multiple color finishes
Top Coat application
Tool selection |
In class promotions, receive special discounts on your first order when you buy any of our products.
Tuition includes:
Use of tools
Class materials
Snacks & beverages
Lunch provided
Professional Venetian plaster artisans make on average $400.00 per day. This is a very specialized and lucrative business that continues to grow everyday. As public awareness increases for this exotic finishes, so does the demand for professional and skilled applicators. Venetian plasters can be applied to private and public spaces. This one-day class will introduce you to this lucrative business and provide you with a few samples to get started, however this class is just the tip of the iceberg. There are hundreds of techniques and dozens of materials that range from smooth polished finishes, to old world textures.
I hope that you will join me as I introduce you to the world of Venetian plaster. These are some of my favorite and most requested finishes that I use in my business and my staff of artisans apply every day.
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