NEW, All-in-One, Master Venetian Plaster Training, Materials, & Support Program
INTRODUCING OUR NEW, All-in-One, Master Plastering Training, Materials, & Support Program.
You asked, we listened.
Our students, customers, and clients all know that Stucco Italiano offers great materials, training, and ongoing support.
We want you, our prospective student, to fully experience this as well.
To bring you the highest value in a plaster training experience, our classes now feature a unique combination of all of our strengths: - top-notch training, high quality environmentally friendly lime plasters, and personal, skilled, continuing support from experienced applicators.
While the core of our classes continues to be the skilled Venetian plastering instruction we are famous for, we will now include added resources - complimentary tools and materials to get you started, and guaranteed support to ensure your success in the field.
Why use Stucco Italiano natural lime plaster?
• Green: Zero-VOC, natural lime-based materials. LEED compliant.
• Time-tested: Crack-resistant, self-healing, and durable, for interiors or exteriors.
• Workability: Easier to apply than other plasters, wets and dries out FAST.
• Health: Naturally mold-resistant, organic material provides optimal indoor air quality.
• Quality: Manufactured in the heart of the Veneto region, known for its rich Italian heritage and artisanship. Under the supervision of master artisan and installer Giovanni Polistena, each batch of Stucco Italiano plaster is held to the highest standards.
• Beauty: Recapture the tradition of Italian artisans from generations before, and create art on the wall.
Why train with us?
• Expertise: Owner/instructor Aaron Cohen has been working with decorative plaster and paint for over 25 years, and is widely recognized as one of the leading artisans in this field. He has extensive on-the-job experience, which he will generously share with you. He has worked on luxury residences, restaurants, hotels, and other retail and commercial establishments, and his work has been featured on the set of MTV’s Real World, the Seattle Today television program, and a number of publications, including Metropolitan Home. Aaron has professionally trained many hundreds of artists, painters and plasterers in decorative wall finishing since 1994.
His focus on real-life job situations takes the student beyond the sample board and into the successful completion of the most challenging projects. Aaron’s teaching philosophy is to continue to support and promote his students so they can translate their new skills into increased business and profits, and keep working towards their success long after the class is over.
• Free materials: Expand on what you learn in class by working as soon as class is over. Complimentary material and tool starter kits are provided with each class to get you started right away.
• Continued support: Here’s a little secret: we like having you in class, but that’s not really how we make our money! We earn our living by supplying material for your contracting projects, so we need you to be the best in the business! It’s a win-win proposition! Call or e-mail with any questions that may come up on your projects - Aaron is readily available for technical advice, and we are available by phone or online to provide you with whatever materials or tools you may need. Subscribe to our blog and e-mail newsletter to get updates on Venetian plastering news, photos, tips, and events. Stay up-to-date on the hottest trends: Our students are eligible for ongoing discounts and special promotions.
• Contractor discount: Stucco Italiano students immediately enjoy a 10% discounted contractor rate.
• Generate business: Once you have completed the Stucco Italiano Certification Course, you will be listed by region on our Installer page. Be on our list of contractors to call when designers specify Stucco italiano on their job sites. Proud of a recent project? Have a new contracting blog? Email us photos or a link, and we will share them with our own blog audience or in our e-mail newsletter. We will provide you with all the Stucco Italiano marketing materials you need to spread the word yourself. Of course, the sample boards you make in class will be the ultimate testament to the quality of your work.
Ready to take the next step toward a successful Venetian plastering business, or fulfill your dream of finally remodeling the kitchen yourself? Take a look at our new classes, and discover what will work for you:
PIY (Plaster-It-Yourself): The Basics, 1-Day Class
High quality is important to you, but you don’t want to pay high prices for installation. Well, pick up a trowel and plaster it yourself! This one-day class introduces beginners to the foundation of Venetian plastering… (Read more about Plaster-It-Yourself)
Stucco Italiano Certification Course, 3-Day Class
The beginning to intermediate artisan who recognizes the importance of using the highest quality materials and the best techniques can take his or her career to the next level by becoming certified as a Stucco Italiano Installer… (Read more about Stucco Italiano Certification)
Master Venetian Plaster: Total Immersion, 3-Day Intensive
The future of interior design is green. While your clients are increasingly demanding all-natural materials that won’t harm the environment, they don’t want to sacrifice style. During this intermediate to advanced level intensive, you will learn a wide variety of the most sought-after finishes in the field, using only the finest non-toxic lime-based plasters… (Read more about Master Venetian Plaster: Total Immersion)
Go Golden: The Proceed Line, 3-day Class
Sometimes you want to skip the natural look and go for a bolder texture, finish, or glaze. You need the versatility of an acrylic material, and we use only the best: Golden Proceed. (Read more about Go Golden: The Proceed Line)
Stucco Italiano Open Studio, 1-Day Networking Event
Stucco Italiano Open Studio will be an ongoing networking event for our alumni students who want to exchange ideas and build their portfolios. (Read more about Stucco Italiano Open Studio)
Upcoming Class Schedule
PIY (Plaster-It-Yourself): The Basics
- April 25, 2009 (Sat)
Stucco Italiano Certification Course
- April 27-29, 2009 (Mon-Wed)
Master Venetian Plaster: Total Immersion
- April 30-May 2, 2009 (Thurs-Sat)
Stucco Italiano Open Studio
- April 11, 2009 (Sat)
- May 30, 2009 (Sat)
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Here’s Aaron giving a brief demonstration about tinting wax…
…and here’s a sneak preview of our classes…
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Stucco Ducko says: Contact us here at the studio for more information: 206.838.5888.
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