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venetian plaster
workshop

Master Venetian Plaster in Melbourne — from base coats to polished finishes. You’ll leave with the skills to create high-end decorative surfaces with confidence.

 

Hands-on training using premium Italian materials, guided by experienced applicators.

About the Workshop

Hands-on Application

Most of the day is

hands-on. You’ll learn correct trowel techniques and develop a feel for the material, creating your own sample boards as you go. We finish with burnishing, sealing, and maintenance.

System & Finishes

We guide you through the core Venetian plaster systems and how to achieve a range of finishes; from smooth & polished to textured & decorative. Whether you're a tradie or DIYer, you'll learn how to create high-end surfaces.

Materials & Techniques

Understand how different Venetian plaster products behave and how to control movement, depth, and sheen. We show you exactly how to achieve consistent, professional results across a variety of finishes.

Planning & Pricing

We cover everything behind the scenes; setting up materials and tools, estimating quantities, pricing jobs, and planning projects to deliver a high-quality finish every time.

What You’ll Walk Away With

  • Confidently apply Venetian plaster on real projects

  • Create a range of high-end decorative finishes

  • Control texture, movement, and polished surfaces

  • Quote and price Venetian plaster jobs professionally

  • Build sample boards to showcase your work

  • Offer Venetian plaster as a premium service in your business

  • Take on your own DIY projects with confidence

Learn skills you can apply straight away;  whether on-site or at home.

The Details

A full-day, hands-on workshop running from 9am to around 3pm.
 

With small class sizes, you’ll get personalised support and plenty of one-on-one guidance throughout the day.
 

Workshops are held at our Mount Dandenong studio and Inspirations Paint Nunawading; simply select the date and location that suits you when booking.

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$750

  • All tools and premium materials provided

  • Take-home sample boards to showcase your new skills

  • Official certificate of completion

  • Lunch provided on the day

  • Ongoing technical support whenever you need it

  • Exclusive 10% discount on products for 12 months

Everything you need to start offering Venetian Plaster immediately.

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See for yourself

See a real workshop in action and how the finishes come together.

Ali, Mordialloc

"This is a great gateway into this industry. Learning from two blokes with knowledge and talent. They make you feel so welcome; teaching quality skills as well as having a top time!"

Jose, Essendon

"This course was extremely helpful, I've been a solid plasterer for many years and it gave me the knowledge of new products and applications. They are a great group and extremely helpful."

Josh, Blackburn

"There are no words to describe how knowledgeable and attentive Bobi & Danny are. I left with a new skill set and they made sure I wasn’t leaving there without all the proper knowledge. "
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