European Plaster: Venetian Plaster & Marmorino
(Prerequisites: Intro to Faux, Designer Wall Finishes I™ or Teacher Discretion)

Are you searching for the perfect plaster workshop? Look no further.  Nicola Vigini has been working with plaster and fresco since he was an intern in Assisi.  His fascination with plaster is evident in the numerous, innovative designs created for job sites and workshops. This particular workshop will focus on Venetian Plaster techniques with Marmorino.  A variety of classical Italian techniques, unique to Vigini Studios, will be introduced including Nicola's unique Roman distressed Marmorino.  This course furnishes students with the knowledge and practical experience to create effects that display depth and quality for high end customers.  Students work on masonite for a professional finish.  Waxes and mica glow powders will be used to enhance the final effect.  Fire up for an exciting course!  
 

Distressed Roman Marmorino	Veneziano	Marmorino	Marmorino Metallo
Marmorino Marmo	Marmorino Stone	Textured Marmorino	Onyx Plaster

 

Products Used in Class Include:

Venetian Plaster – smooth, skip troweled, textured, lime and synthetic based   

Marmorino™

Veneziano™

Stucco Lustro™

Bellisimo™

Venetian Gem™

Quartz Primer Coat™

Texture Coat Florentine™, Fine™, and Extra Fine™

Old World Effects – Distressed  

Pearlized, hi-lite, and metallic

Mineral and water borne waxes

Our European Plaster workshop is intensive and challenging and well worth your time and energy.  You will be overwhelmed by the amount of information and the beauty of the samples created in this class. Invigorate your artistic spirit!

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