Our decorative plastering
courses
Textured Finishes Course
Next class: 31 March – 3 April 2025
Techniques: Travertino, Beton Stucco, Lava Plaster, Dolomia, Velvet and more
Scagliola Plus Course
Date: 16-20 June 2025
Techniques: the art of marbling
with Scagliola Plus
Floor Coatings Class
Date: 22-24 September 2025
Techniques: Pastellone and the innovative Eco Terrazzo.
Plastering Furniture Course
Next class: 10-13 November 2025
Techniques: Pastellone and Petrae application to furniture pieces
Online Marbling Course
Date: Ongoing, with post-class lifetime support
Techniques: Marbling with lime-based finishes
Venetian Plaster Online Course
Dates: Ongoing, with post-class lifetime support
Techniques: Marmorino, and more
Textured Finishes Course
Date: To be scheduled.
Techniques: Travertino, Beton Stucco, Lava Plaster, Dolomia, Velvet and more
Scagliola Plus Course
Date: 23-27 September 2024
Techniques: the art of marbling
with Scagliola Plus
Floor Coatings Class
Date: 22-25 October 2024
Techniques: Pastellone and the innovative Eco Terrazzo.
Plastering Furniture Course
Date: to be scheduled
Techniques: Pastellone and Petrae application to furniture pieces
Art in Plaster Workshop
Date: to be scheduled
Techniques: Stencil and Foil, Original Tadelakt, Scagliola Plus, Marbling
Venetian Plaster Online Course
Dates: Ongoing, with post-class lifetime support
Techniques: Marmorino, and more
Online Marbling Course
Date: Ongoing, with post-class lifetime support
Techniques: Marbling with lime-based finishes
AUTHENTIC APPLICATION TECHNIQUES Stucco Italiano’s Academy
of Decorative Plastering
Our academy, founded in the late 90s by the Maestro Giovanni Polistena, is committed to preserving and sharing the authentic techniques of Italian plaster craftsmanship. Nestled in the heart of the Venice region, where Marmorino originates and flourished, we’re not just a school; we’re custodians of an age-old heritage.
Initially, our focus was solely on Venetian plaster courses. Yet, over the last decade, our curriculum has expanded to encompass a variety of polished and textured finishes, both traditional and contemporary. Despite this growth, our heart remains with lime-based decorative plasters, which reflect our notion of quality and beauty.
Our teachers are master craftsmen with extensive experience in both the application of plasters and in mentoring the next generation of artisans. These masters of Venetian plasters have not only instructed within the walls of our own Academy of Decorative Plastering but have also been sought after for their expertise by the prestigious Scuola di Restauro in Vicenza.
Their influence extends beyond Italy, having been entrusted with a ten-year educational program at the Hamlet School of Hillerød in Denmark and leading workshops across Denmark and in the United Kingdom.
At Stucco Italiano, you will embark on an educational journey that delves deep into the world of decorative plastering courses. From the lustrous depth of Marmorino to the charm of Tadelakt, from the marvel of Scagliola to seamless Venetian Terrazzo and beyond, our courses are designed to equip you with a deep understanding of the materials and authentic skills.
We invite you to explore our courses and join a community passionate about the artistry of Italian lime-based plasters. Connect with us to uncover the secrets of authentic Venetian plastering and carry forward a legacy of quality and beauty.
AUTHENTIC APPLICATION TECHNIQUES Stucco Italiano’s Academy
of Decorative Plastering
Our academy, founded in the late 90s by the Maestro Giovanni Polistena, is committed to preserving and sharing the authentic techniques of Italian plaster craftsmanship. Nestled in the heart of the Venice region, where Marmorino originates and flourished, we’re not just a school; we’re custodians of an age-old heritage.
Initially, our focus was solely on Venetian plaster courses. Yet, over the last decade, our curriculum has expanded to encompass a variety of polished and textured finishes, both traditional and contemporary. Despite this growth, our heart remains with lime-based decorative plasters, which reflect our notion of quality and beauty.
Our teachers are master craftsmen with extensive experience in both the application of plasters and in mentoring the next generation of artisans. These masters of Venetian plasters have not only instructed within the walls of our own Academy of Decorative Plastering but have also been sought after for their expertise by the prestigious Scuola di Restauro in Vicenza.
Their influence extends beyond Italy, having been entrusted with a ten-year educational program at the Hamlet School of Hillerød in Denmark and leading workshops across Denmark and in the United Kingdom.
At Stucco Italiano, you will embark on an educational journey that delves deep into the world of decorative plastering courses. From the lustrous depth of Marmorino to the charm of Tadelakt, from the marvel of Scagliola to seamless Venetian Terrazzo and beyond, our courses are designed to equip you with a deep understanding of the materials and authentic skills.
We invite you to explore our courses and join a community passionate about the artistry of Italian lime-based plasters. Connect with us to uncover the secrets of authentic Venetian plastering and carry forward a legacy of quality and beauty.
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- Full refund for cancellations due to force majeure.
- Deposit held for a future class for other cancellations.
- Teaching & access to the necessary laboratory equipment
- Daily lunch at local restaurants / at premises
- Daily transport from Vicenza’s & Thiene’s meeting points to our site and back
- Stucco Italiano tool kit, yours to keep (excluding the ScagliolaPlus class)
- One group dinner (excluding the Floor Coatings class)
Group Discount: Each participant who is part of a group (2 or more persons) will receive a 50 euro discount.
Multiple Classes Discount: Participants attending more than one class in the same year will receive the following discounts:
- 10% off the second class
- 15% off the third class
- 20% off any subsequent classes
Please note: The group discount and the multiple classes discount cannot be combined.
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Just some working clothes or something you don’t mind staining.
9.00 AM – 5.00 PM daily.
- From Venice airport, take a shuttle to Venezia Mestre Station (get your tickets at the airport) and then a train to Vicenza (train tickets: Trenitalia)
- Alternatively, with our assistance, you can book a taxi from Venice airport to Vicenza
- For extra freedom of movement, you can rent a car at the airport.
- From Vicenza: provided daily bus transport from Piazzale del Mutilato (at 8.15 AM) to our site and back
- From Thiene: provided daily transport from the city centre (at 8.30 AM) to our site and back
We will either have lunch at a nearby restaurant or a simple catering at Stucco Italiano.
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Via dei Pini, 62
36016 Thiene (VI), ITALY
Tel. +39 0444 700991
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36016 Thiene (VI), ITALY
Tel. +39 0444 700991
[email protected]
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© 2022 Stucco Italiano – All rights reserved. C.F e P.IVA/VAT IT 03744780242 – r.e.a. VI n. 350312 – Cap. Soc. 20.000,00 € int. vers | Cookie Declaration | Privacy policy
Credits: Studio Nicolussi Anzolon design