Venetian Plaster Uno                                                                                  This is a fun 2-day course designed to teach students the versatility of both synthetic and mineral-based authentic Italian Plasters.  Students will learn eight great plaster techniques for the home, as well as easy surface preparation using the right products and tools to achieve the finest results.  Students will also learn how to burnish, wax, soap, and experiment with metallic waxes to add extra personality to their finishes.  Troweling experience is required.  This course includes a continental breakfast, lunch, beverages, and a take-home manual.  Cost $379  (Instructed by Drew Beninati and Lori Finch)

Advanced Venetian Plaster                                                                      Take your Venetian plaster to the next level with this fast paced 2-day class.  Students will focus on how to incorporate metallic, and iridescent into authentic Italian plasters.  Students will learn layering techniques for using dual tones, textures and advance application techniques.  Venetian Plaster application experience is required.  This course includes a continental breakfast, lunch, beverages, and a take-home manual.                                                            Cost $499 (Instructed by Josh Perry)

Terrific Textures                                                                                         This 2-day workshop will introduce you to the latest trends in wall décor.  Techniques and products covered are: Elephant Hide, Old World Roman Wall, textured LusterStone™, Adicolor Stone FX™, Aqua Finishing Solutions® Sandstone™. TexSton® Silkstone™ and Frascati™ Adicolor Corkstone.  Students will add color to their terrific textures using Adicolor Glacis and Elegant Transformations glazing systems.  Students will produce a total of 10 sample boards.  This course includes continental breakfasts, lunches, beverages and a take-home course manual.  Troweling experience is required.                       Cost $499 (Instructed by Drew Beninati)

Adicolor Product Workshop                                                                          A Tuscan kitchen, an old world living room, a villa on the Amalfi coast or the Greek Isles, those are just some of the illusions we can create in our Adicolor Product Knowledge Class.  Let us introduce you to a comprehensive line of Italian decorative coatings.  A full three-day fast paced, hands-on class that will cover the entire product line of these timeless and quality coatings.  We will create many beautiful boards (20) in a variety of finishes including Mizaar and Marmorino (Lime based plasters) Veli & Velluti and Oro stone (metallic plasters), and StoneFX, Corkstone, and Sabbia Fina (Stone plasters) with many other outstanding products.  These products are durable, timeless in beauty, inspire the imagination and are simply to apply.  You and your clients will love this wonderful product line from Milan, Italy and Toronto, Canada. This course is limited to 12 students; sign up now… class fills fast!                                       Cost $699 (Instructed by Karibeth Miller, U.S. Training Coordinator Adicolor Inc.)

European Lime Textures & Embellishments                                                If you are looking to add old world charm to your portfolio, this class is a must. We will use a variety of Lime plaster products from Adicolor including: Mizaar, Marmorino and Pitture alla Calace (lime paint). These authentic Italian products have been used for decades. They are easy to use, environmentally friendly and just beautiful in look and feel. Join us as we create dimensional, distressed, polished and painted plaster finishes with multiple finishing options that are sure to impress. Some hand painting techniques may be used in this class. We will create nine luxurious finishes with hand painted elements that are in demand today.     Cost $499 (Instructed by Karibeth Miller, U.S. Training Coordinator Adicolor Inc.)

Magnifico Metallic Plasters                                                                   Work with a variety of products learning how to easily and profitably create sophisticated, luxurious, high-end finishes such as October Road, French Lingerie, Crushed Pearl, Jasper, Chateau and more.  Learn techniques such as color blending, embossing and multi-color layering, as well as using gold leaf and more.  Course includes portfolio samples, complete instruction manual and working knowledge of products.                                                                  Cost $299 (Instructed by Karibeth Miller, U.S. Training Coordinator Adicolor Inc.)