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.
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.
Petrae and Pastellone on furniture.
Instructor: Master craftsman Michael de Kimpe (Instagram page)
Participants: max 10, min 6
Requirements: experience with application of decorative lime-based plasters is required
Next class: 10-13 November 2025
Duration: 4 days
Total price (inclusive of deposit): € 1100 + VAT 22%
Deposit: € 305 (€ 250 + VAT 22%)
Couples and groups will benefit from a € 50 discount per person.
Discounts are available for attending multiple classes in the same year.
The cost of this training includes:
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Group Discount: Each participant who is part of a group (2 or more persons) will receive a 50 euro discount.
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Please note: The group discount and the multiple classes discount cannot be combined.
Just some working clothes or something you don’t mind staining.
9.00 AM – 5.00 PM daily.
We will either have lunch at a nearby restaurant or a simple catering at Stucco Italiano.