TO PICASSO SCHOOL of VENETIAN PLASTERING
WELCOME
My Venetian Plaster classes, training, and courses are tailored for beginners, professional painters, drywall finishers, and contractors from around the globe. Located in Stuart, FL, we are conveniently just 35 minutes from West Palm Beach International Airport and 55 minutes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
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HELLO!
Hello, my name is Bill.
Are you a beginner, professional painter, drywall finisher, plasterer or an aspiring artist that would like to take your skills to the next level?
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Would you like to make an additional income creating elegant Venetian Plaster finishes for your future clients?
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My job is to take you to the next level and teach you several different techniques working with the tools and materials imported from Italy creating unique finishes. My goal is to make sure you feel confident at the end of the Venetian Plastering course.
I am the owner and the instructor, and I am a third-generation plasterer & painter that has been in business for over 23 years as a licensed contractor and working as an artesian for over the last 40 years.
I am your teacher and look forward to us being friends and having a great time!
Hope to see you soon!
~Bill
Venetian Plaster Classes, Venetian Plaster Training, Venetian Plaster Courses & Venetian Plaster Lessons Information
Our Venetian Plaster classes and workshops cater to beginners, professional drywall tapers, painters, and organizations such as drywall and painting companies looking to diversify their offerings and boost their revenue. Additionally, hotels can benefit by training their staff, enabling them to save costs on hiring specialized contractors for Italian finishes.
Painters, Plasterers, Stucco Finishers & Drywall Finishers.
If you're not providing your clients with Venetian Plaster and decorative finishes, you're overlooking a significant opportunity to enhance your earnings. With your existing skills and our training, you'll master various stunning finishes that can elevate your income. All materials used in the process are imported from Italy.
Venetian Plaster Training Expectations
WHAT TO EXPECT
Unsure if this is the right fit for you? Continue reading to discover what our classes entail, what you can expect to learn, and the benefits of enrolling in them.
You won't be working with heavy wood sample boards like most Schools use, which are thick and expensive to ship back home if you're traveling out of state.
In my class, you'll work with lightweight sample boards made from PVC foam measuring 1/8 inch thick and 18 by 26 inches. These boards are professional-looking, easy to transport in an artist's briefcase from Michaels or Hobby Lobby, and durable enough to last a long time and making shipping back home more affordable.
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I spend a lot more money purchasing these sample boards instead of wood because they look classier when showing clients your work.
I will teach you Contemporary, Old World, Mediterranean, Tuscan, Modern and Abstract finishes as well as metallic finishes that resemble mother of pearl and silk, which you can quickly learn to apply, ensuring you can start earning money as soon as you return home.
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Other Venetian plaster finishes you will learn from me may require more practicing till you feel confident offering them to clients, and you can even practice on your own home. At the end of each day we will review the sample boards you've created, and you'll note all the steps on the back of the sample boards with the finishes you created so you can easily remember the process it took to complete.
While applying finishes on sample boards is a great start, working on actual walls and ceilings for the first time post-training is a completely different experience. With my detailed instruction, you'll be well-prepared.
LEARN:
Preparation
Hands On Training
Abstract Finishes
Venetian Plaster Marble Finishes
Marmorino and Travertino Finishes
Custom Hand Finished Textures
Polishing & Burnishing
Decorative Metallic Finishes
AND MORE!
PRODUCTS & TOOLS
Picasso School of Venetian Plastering is pleased to work with The Decora Company & Eco Wall Coatings that are distributors in the USA that sell Venetian Plaster, Decorative Materials & Tools. Their products are top of the line imported from Italy from San Marco & Nova Color.
I often receive inquiries about how many days of Venetian plastering classes one should take. From my experience, if you're looking to maximize your knowledge for personal use or for your business, I highly recommend the 4-day class. This extended format covers a wealth of information and provides more opportunities to practice specific finishes. Many of my students who attended the 3-day class expressed that they should have taken the 4-day course instead!
Would you like to explore more finishes and receive personalized attention in a smaller private, Venetian Plaster class?
This exclusive Venetian Plaster course is limited to only 3 students, guaranteeing a tailored learning experience. I will focus entirely on you, enabling you to acquire in-depth knowledge! My Venetian Plaster Training is not intended to be a large-scale production class. It's essential for me to impart as much knowledge as possible, ensuring you get the most out of your learning experience.
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What are we learning in the class?1. Preparation 2. Hands On Training 3. Faux Finishing 4. Venetian Plastering 5. Custom Hand Finished Textures 6. Creating Elegant unique finishes with different materials and tools. 7. Polishing, burnishing 8. Working with Decorative Metallic Finishes 9. Marmorino and Travertino Finishes 10. You will learn Contemporary, Modern, Mediterranean, Old World, Tuscan, Spanish and Abstract Finishes in several different decorative materials and Venetian Plaster lime products.
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What kind of clothes should I wear or bring for class?Comfortable shoes, no flip flops or open footwear, work clothes you will not mind getting dirty because you will get dirty. Bring a change of clothes if you like to protect your seats in your vehicle and be more comfortable when you leave. I have a nice clean restroom. Please bring a Notebook because you will be taking a lot of notes.
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What is included in the Class.Coffee, tea, juice, pastries, soft drinks, water, and snacks during the day. All the sample boards and materials you will be working with, and the tools will be signed out and returned at the end of each day. Lunch is not included; you are more than welcome to bring lunch and put it in the refrigerator or feel free to go out for lunch because some people have only certain foods they like to eat.
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Who should attend?The classes are designed for everyone, homeowners, decorative painters, drywall finishers, plasterers, and artists.
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Why is your School and Classes different from others?I am a perfectionist and I always go beyond my client and students’ expectations. I tell everyone that I hope you have thick skin because if I see you are not doing something right after I have explained and showed you in detail, I will let you know over and over if you are doing it wrong. Will you yell at me? of course not. 😜 I put my heart into my work and training, and I want you to leave feeling excited and looking forward getting back home and start ordering materials and tools and practice more and even take on some jobs right away with some of the finishes I will teach you so you can start making money right away.
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Can I bring a friend?Yes, if they are paying for the training.
Over the years, I've developed friendships with many of my students, who often share photos of their work with me. They know they count on my support whenever they have questions, which is not something many schools offer. It's incredibly rewarding to witness their progress after I've assisted them with their training, as I see them continually improve. They also appreciate knowing that I will always be there to help them.
Enroll in our Venetian plaster courses now by calling 954-397-3107 or complete the inquiry form below.
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