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New Photos of Stucco Italiano class in Italy

Manuel Saenz is a pretty good photographer as well as a plaster artisan. He just sent us a link to his photo gallery from the Stucco Italiano trip to Italy, including beautiful shots of the scenery…

interesting Italian finishes…

and of course, photos of Gianni teaching the students at the Stucco Italiano studio in Vicenza…

Take a look at more of Manuel’s photos, or our Stucco Italiano class group photo pool, and let us know what you think.

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Testimonial: August Venetian Plastering Student

We just received a very nice card from one of our recent Venetian Plastering students, Erika Bartlett of Bartlett Custom Finishes and Murals.

“I am writing to extend my warmest thanks for my experience in the Venetian Plastering class held in late August. I learned so much from our three days working– not only from Aaron’s instruction, but also from my classmates. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone. Also, as a student with a bit less experience, I felt completely comfortable. Everyone was really approachable. I will keep in touch as to my progress. Thank you again!”

Thank you, Erika! Read more student testimonials here.

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New Class Dates Announced- Through Jan. 2009

Can’t make it to our next Venetian Plastering 1 & 2 classes (this Saturday August 16 through Wednesday, August 20)? We just announced a new round of class dates!

Venetian Plastering 1 - The Basics

• Oct. 4, 2008 (Sat)
• Dec. 6, 2008 (Sat)

Venetian Plastering 2 - Stucco Italiano Certification

• Oct. 6-8, 2008 (Mon-Wed)
• Dec. 8-10, 2008 (Mon-Wed)

Venetian Plastering 3 - Advanced Techniques

• Oct. 9-11, 2008 (Thurs-Sat)

Portfolio Builder and Product Update Workshop - For former SAFS students only!

Pay for supplies only.

• Sept. 12-13, 2008 (Fri-Sat)
• Nov. 14-15, 2008 (Fri-Sat)
• Jan. 23-24, 2009 (Fri-Sat)

Textures & Metallics 1 - Featuring Golden Proceed

• Nov. 19-21, 2008 (Wed-Fri)
• Jan. 12-14, 2009 (Mon-Wed)

Venetian Plastering in Vicenza, Italy with Giovanni Polistena

This class is filling up fast and the deadline to sign up is August 31 (less than 3 weeks away!)

• Oct. 26 - Nov. 4, 2008

See full class calendar here. All classes located at Seattle Architectural Finishing Studio (except the trip to Italy, of course!).

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