TRANSFORM FURNITURE WITH DECORATIVE PLASTERSPlastering Furniture Course

▶︎ Pastellone and Petrae on Furniture

Plastered furniture is increasingly popular in high-end, luxurious settings, where architects and designers seek such pieces to elevate the tactile and aesthetic quality of a space. These plastered items mimic the appearance of heavier materials like stone or concrete on lightweight, functional wooden furniture such as tables, drawers, and desks.

However, applying decorative lime-based plasters to furniture presents significant challenges. Wood’s natural tendency to expand and shrink with changes in weather can cause the plaster to crack. Additionally, the water of the plaster may warp the wooden surface, and its fragility around sharp corners can lead to damage.

To address these complexities, our course is led by a master craftsman who has dedicated the past ten years to developing the most effective methods for plaster application on furniture, ensuring durability even on furniture pieces for exteriors. Participants will learn how to avoid common pitfalls that can turn a potential masterpiece into an unsellable item.

This exclusive workshop provides comprehensive, in-depth training on applying lime and cement-based decorative plasters to furniture. It covers all aspects of the process, from preparing the substrate to applying the plaster and adding the final protective treatments. The course focuses on working with both standard and organic-shaped wooden pieces, accommodating various surface types, shapes, and sizes. Upon completion, the finished furniture pieces can be shipped to participants, allowing them to retain a physical testament to their newly acquired skills.

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TRANSFORM FURNITURE WITH DECORATIVE PLASTERSPlastering Furniture Course

▶︎ Pastellone and Petrae on Furniture
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Plastered furniture is increasingly popular in high-end, luxurious settings, where architects and designers seek such pieces to elevate the tactile and aesthetic quality of a space. These plastered items mimic the appearance of heavier materials like stone or concrete on lightweight, functional wooden furniture such as tables, drawers, and desks.

However, applying decorative lime-based plasters to furniture presents significant challenges. Wood’s natural tendency to expand and shrink with changes in weather can cause the plaster to crack. Additionally, the water of the plaster may warp the wooden surface, and its fragility around sharp corners can lead to damage.

To address these complexities, our course is led by a master craftsman who has dedicated the past ten years to developing the most effective methods for plaster application on furniture, ensuring durability even on furniture pieces for exteriors. Participants will learn how to avoid common pitfalls that can turn a potential masterpiece into an unsellable item.

This exclusive workshop provides comprehensive, in-depth training on applying lime and cement-based decorative plasters to furniture. It covers all aspects of the process, from preparing the substrate to applying the plaster and adding the final protective treatments. The course focuses on working with both standard and organic-shaped wooden pieces, accommodating various surface types, shapes, and sizes. Upon completion, the finished furniture pieces can be shipped to participants, allowing them to retain a physical testament to their newly acquired skills.

TECHNIQUES

Petrae and Pastellone on furniture.

INFORMATION

Instructor: Master craftsman Michael de Kimpe (Instagram page)
Participants: max 10, min 6
Requirements: experience with application of decorative lime-based plasters is required

DATES

Next class: to be scheduled. Please contact us for enquiries
Duration: 4 days

PRICE

Total price (inclusive of deposit): € 1050 + VAT 22%

Deposit: € 305 (€ 250 + VAT 22%)
Couples and groups will benefit from a € 50 discount per person.

The cost of this training includes:

  • Teaching
  • Access to the necessary laboratory equipment
  • Daily lunch at nearby restaurants
  • Daily transport from the meeting points in Vicenza to our premises and back
  • A set of prime quality tools that you can take home with you upon completion
  • One group dinner
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Deposit Refund Policy
  • Full refund for cancellations due to force majeure.
  • Deposit held for a future class for other cancellations.
What's included in the price?
  • 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
  • One group dinner
Are there discounts?

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.

Teaching language
  • English
What to bring?

Just some working clothes or something you don’t mind staining.

How can I pay?
To complete your sign-up, a deposit is required, which can be paid via bank transfer to our account / PayPal / online card payment
The remaining course fee will be due on the first day of the course at Stucco Italiano’s premises. We offer the following payment options:
• Credit / Debit Card with POS
• Cash
Class daily schedule

9.00 AM – 5.00 PM daily.

How can i reach the location?
Our address is Via dei Pini 62, 36016 Thiene, Italy, 20 km from Vicenza city center.
The nearest International Airport is Venice Marco Polo.
  • 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
Accommodation & daily transport
We recommend booking your accommodation in the beautiful historical centre of Vicenza, 20 km away from our premises. Alternatively, to be closer to the course’s venue, you can stay in Thiene city centre.
In both cases, we provide daily transport from the meeting points specified below.
Accommodations:
Transport options
  • 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
Meals

We will either have lunch at a nearby restaurant or a simple catering at Stucco Italiano.

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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 | Privacy policy | Credits: Studio Nicolussi Anzolon design