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Be taught Venetian Polished Plastering from one of the UK’s most innovative Venetian Plaster Companies!

We have group 5 day courses along with 1 to 1 sessions including Advanced courses too.

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 TRAINING TESTIMONIALS

G Renzi

"What a week - Thanks again mate. For anyone wondering ... The course exceeded my expectations in every way possible, from the knowledge gained, to the standard of boards produced, techniques that we were able to learn, the way that the course was organised and Lees immense generosity.

 

I can honestly say that I’ve never had such good value/service for money anywhere; what a bargain. I look forward to booking on to another course in the near future. Top man Lee, well done 👍🏼"

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Be taught Venetian Polished Plastering from one of the UK’s most innovative Venetian Plaster Companies!

We have group 5 day courses along with 1 to 1 sessions including Advanced courses too.

Please scroll through to see what we have to offer

Want to learn a new skill set? Then train with one of the best! 

We are looking to train individuals to give them the best start in a rapidly growing industry but also have the opportunity to even work with us on our projects, we are always on the lookout for likeminded professionals.

Not only will we teach the trade but we will also give you some key pointers in how to set up your business.


View Our Training Courses Below & Book Online Today
 

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Introduction to
The
Creative
Workshop

5 Day Course

Learn how to Venetian Polish Plaster and Surface Design in our well established and equipped facility with lots of space and great size walls too.

 

This course is designed to insure you gain the understanding of a wide range of products.

Covering Venetian Plastering and Decorative Surface Design.


What’s covered on this course?

Substrates preparation
• Materials
• Application
• Techniques
• Tools
• Waxing & Sealers
• Creative designs methods
• The market

We will be delving into the aggregates and how to manipulate the material for desired effects.

We also talk about setting times as it’s important to understand how you can use the drying times to your advantage.

 

What you get

Each board that you work on is for you to take away and show your current and potential future clients.

Tools, materials and sample boards are all included on this course.

You just bring yourselves.

Teas, coffees and lunch is provided every day on the course.

Course running time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

 

(Training on large walls and on sample boards) 

10 to 12 boards completed on this course.

 

Price: £900

Order online below with £150 deposit (remaining balance to be paid at the end of day 1).

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5 Day  INTRO COURSE

11th - 15th March 2024

(FULLY BOOKED)

18th - 22nd March 2024

(NEW DATE ADDED)

13th - 17th May 2024

(AVAILABILITY)

15th - 19th July 2024

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 NEW 
1 to 1 VENETIAN PLASTER TRAINING 

1 to 1 Training with Master applicator Lee Fennell owner of Ardour Surface Design. 

Learn some of the most innovative and natural 

finishes by one of the most well respected Venetain Plaster applicators from the industry.

We have 3 options for these 1 to 1 courses so please check out the options below.

1

3 DAYS 1 TO 1

What’s covered on this course?

Choose the finishes you would like to cover or let us select them for you.

• Learn in the booths on 2 walls 

• Learn 7 different finishes 

Substrate preparation
• Materials
• Application
• Techniques 

• Tools
• Waxing & Sealers
• Creative designs methods
• The market

Course cost £1800

Dates are on request so message below for upcoming dates

WHEN MESSAGING REGARDING THE ABOVE COURSE PLEASE QUOTE: "1-TO-1+1"

2

4 DAYS 1 TO 1 WITH LIQUID METAL

What’s covered on this course?

 

Choose the finishes you would like to cover or let us select them for you.

Included in this course:

Liquid metal incorporated into Venetian plaster, 

Concrete or Marmorino

• Learn in the booths on 3 walls 

• Learn 8 different finishes 

Substrate preparation
• Materials
• Application
• Techniques 

• Tools
• Waxing & Sealers
• Creative designs methods
• The market

Course cost £2200

Dates are on request so message below for upcoming dates

WHEN MESSAGING REGARDING THE ABOVE COURSE PLEASE QUOTE: "1-TO-1+2"

3

5 DAYS 1 TO 1 
LIQUID METAL & RUST EFFECT

What’s covered on this course?

 

Choose the finishes you would like to cover or let us select them for you.

included in this course:

Liquid metal incorporated into Venetian plaster and Concrete and Rust effects.

• Learn in the booth on 4 walls  

• Learn 12 different finishes 

• Substrates preparation
• Materials
• Application
• Techniques 

• Tools
• Waxing & Sealers
• Creative designs methods
• The market

Course cost £2500

Dates are on request so message below for upcoming dates

WHEN MESSAGING REGARDING THE ABOVE COURSE PLEASE QUOTE: "1-TO-1+3"

Advanced Workshop

16th - 17th NOVEMBER 2023

Learn advanced techniques combining liquid metal products with traditional polished plasters and concrete.

Get in touch for more information

 

2 day advance course.

Course cost £480

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The Concrete Workshop Training Course.

2 Day Course

On our Concrete course you will leave with the understanding of industrial, urban and modern decorative surface design.

We understand that taking time out of your busy schedule and family time is precious so we will make sure every question is answered and that you will leave with everything you need to know and more.

We aim for you to feel relaxed, to have fun and most importantly to learn.

 

What’s included?

You will learn to work with various lime based products creating shuttered effects, combining Venetian Plaster with concrete and also decorative paints to create concrete styles. 

 

Each board that you work on is for you to take away and show your current and potential future clients

 

Teas, coffees and lunch is provided every day on the course.

 

(Training is on boards only on this course, demos on walls will be applied by our experts during this course)

 

Secure your place with a £150 deposit today
Total Price: £480
(Remaining £330 balance to be paid at the end of day 1).

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