Archive for the ‘Event’ Category
Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 |
OK I’m a little behind on this one, but I promise to try and get this done every week.
Dutch manufacturer of natural lime and clay plaster Tierrafino has very nice gallery of Tadelakt finishes here…Gallery
(FYI - if you’re interested in using Stucco Italiano’s natural lime Tadelakt you can find more info here)
Environmental Building Strategies Blog mentions Venetian plaster as alternative LEED compliant wall finish: A rarely ever discussed subject is the alternative wall coverings that exist out there…Blog posting
Review of Michelangelo and the Pope’s ceiling on VP artisan’s blog: It reads more like a story…Blog post
Mud for Everyone is a blog that talks a lot about, not lime, but natural earthen plasters: The form of the building is almost complete and now for the artistic part! It’s time to plaster the mud brick walls to help protect them and add strength and beauty to the building…Blog post
Master Vancouver BC area plaster guy Steve Manby has lots of good photos of some recent exterior installations…here
That’s the roundup for this week. If you have anything you’d like to share let us know and we’ll take a look.
Posted in Business Tips, Event, Green, Intonachino, Marmorino, Projects, Stucco, Tadelakt, Techniques, Tips and Tricks, Venetian Plaster, photos | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 |
OK starting today, Dear Reader, every week we’ll try and anthologize some of the more interesting things we’ve seen regarding Venetian and other decorative lime plasters from around the internets including articles, blog posts, photos, whatever.
If you have a project or photo or an article or a post you’d like to have considered for inclusion please submit to info@stuccoitaliano.us
Here’s this weeks’ roundup:
Friend and talented colleague iLia Anossov releases new DVD: Fresco School is proud to announce the official release of the DVD Tutorial - “FRESCO PLASTER” from their “BUON FRESCO FOUNDATIONS” video set…full news release
Short article from French News source on Tadelakt: One of the most dramatic expressions of the multifaceted qualities of lime must be Tadelakt…Full story
Accent walls in kitchen from Sunset magazine: The kitchen and dining area are defined by Venetian plaster sealed with wax, which brings depth and sheen…Article
French artist’s blog: I just finished a course in Tadelakt which took place in the hills around Maubec, south of France…Blog post
Informative article on Venetian Plaster’s natural mold resistance: Not only is real Venetian Plaster a great addition and upgrade–and a green building product–it is absolutely beautiful. What many people are unaware of, however, is that it is also quite environmentally-friendly…Full article
Intonachino Project BC: I recently started a 1700ft lime based plaster project in Langley, B.C…Blog post
That’s it for this week. Seattle remains snowed in. Hope you’re all staying warm and not stuck in an airport this frigid holiday season!
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Friday, December 12th, 2008 |
Student Jun Asano, architect and employee of Suruga Style just traveled here from Japan for his second Venetian plastering class with Aaron. During this class he got some real-world experience working on large walls, and we got some beautiful new finishes in our new conference room that Gary helped get started in October. Jun brought us some great magazines on Japanese Plaster techniques and products.
Aaron and Kay Lynn took Jun out to dinner at Via Tribunali. The Georgetown location has Stucco Italiano plaster finishes by Muse, not to mention fantastic pizza. Kay Lynn told me that the server spoke some Japanese with Jun, and was quite possibly the best server she’s ever had! I’ll have to head over there after work sometime…
Here are a couple of photos Jun sent us taken in the room he and Aaron were working on.
Looks like we’ll have our newest Stucco Italiano distributor in Japan very soon!
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 |
Holiday Schedule for Stucco Italiano studio
Our Seattle studio will be closed for the holidays,
Dec. 24, 2008 - Jan. 2, 2009.
If you need a color match, place your order by TODAY (Wednesday the 10th) by 4:30 PM to ensure you get it before the holiday.
For all other orders, we recommend ordering by next Wednesday the 17th if you need to receive your material before the break. Call us at 206.838.5888.
The same deadlines apply for online orders.
Hope your holidays are nice– whether you spend them plastering or not!
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Sunday, December 7th, 2008 |
I’ll be up in Edmonton this Friday and Saturday at our newest distributor’s location teaching a two day Stucco Italiano certification workshop. Anyone interested email me directly aaron@stuccoitaliano.us or call the studio - 206 838 5888.
I’m bringing my flannels.
Aaron
Posted in Classes, Event, Techniques, Venetian Plaster | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 |
Subsequent to our fabulous trip to Vicenza and Venice to study under Stucco Italiano owner Giovanni Polistena, Venice reached its highest water levels since 1986 this week.
Here’s a photo Kay Lynn took in Venice during the trip:
…and here’s the same area this week, during the flood!
According to the New York Times, “Venice routinely floods several times a year, but in recent years the phenomenon has worsened. Experts say global warming is the main culprit.”
Hmmm… yet another reason to do your part to combat global warming by choosing green materials for your walls…
More photos of the flood, which is now receding, here.
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 |
We just got back from our Venetian plastering course in Vicenza, Italy, where we studied with Stucco Italiano manufacturer Giovanni Polistena.
We learned dozens of sophisticated and highly marketable techniques from a genuine master artisan. Gianni was a great host and remarkable teacher. We had a great time exploring the cities of Vicenza and Venice, as well as the Palladian villas of the Veneto. The villas are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are renowned across the Western world for inspiring architecture.
A student on the trip, Candie Trujillo, says:
“Thank you so much for an awesome experience!! Of course the main reason for going to Italy was to take the Stucco Italiano class and I achieved more than I thought possible. Gianni was awesome, and his knowledge was incredible. I feel very honored to have learned some of his skills, now mastering them will be quite a challenge. But just knowing I’ve learned from one of the best in his field, I feel I already have a jump start. Kay Lynn did a great job in organizing the class and keeping us informed, and her fun attitude made the trip plans go that much easier. I also was able to meet some fun and interesting people in the class and become friends with many of them and their families. We shared business ideas and trade secrets that has already helped me improve in my own business. Thank you so much Aaron for the opportunity to be taught and enlightened in the great and true art of plastering, I will gladly recommend it to anyone who is up for the challenge.”
Take a look at more photos from the Italy trip here. Hopefully we’ll make it there again next year.
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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 |
You are invited to preview this new luxury home on Gig Harbor!
When: Friday, Dec. 5; 12-5 PM
Where: 1314 115th Street Court NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Join us for a look at a beautiful new home, filled with the finest Stucco Italiano finishes created by Vlad & Sons. Click here to see more photos of the house.
About the space:
- Old world finishes - classic architecture and finishing.
- Featuring Stucco Italiano Italiano plasters.
Join us for wine and snacks, and be inspired by one of the finest homes in the area.
Let us know if you think you can make it (info@stuccoitaliano.us or 206.838.5888).
Hope to see you there!
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