Fine Finish Expo 2026 Minneapolis
Finishing Trades Institute Upper Midwest | Three days of hands-on classes with master decorative artisans
Location: 3205 Country Drive, Little Canada MN 55117
Classes run Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday with sessions morning and afternoon. Friday is an Expo day with vendor booths, business lectures, artistic demos, and hands-on product application. Friday's Expo is free to attend, please RSVP if you'd like to attend. Classes and Instructor information can be found at the link below or scan the QR code.
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Lime & Mineral Italian Plaster Workship
This 3-day program is designed for the professional painting and decorative finishing contractor. Troweling experience is required. This program is an extensive look into the history, manufacturing, and application of specialty mineral- and lime-based plasters.
This program features fine imported mineral plasters from Novacolor, Forli, Italy and Coverit, Venice, Italy.
Metallic Wall Finish Workshop
Decorative wall finishes include a wide range of metallic looks from matte and soft to polished, textured, and urbanized.
Novacolor Signature Advanced Training
Advanced product knowledge and previous finishing/troweling experience required. Limited seating available and taught by Beth Schafer
Contemporary Yet Classic
Two day Creative class designed for the professional painting & decorative finishing contractor...8+ Sample boards will be completed that are proven BEST selling finishes using classic & new products from Texturline, Coverit,Golden Paintworks, Valpaint & MicaCandy.....Students will be encouraged totake basic finish techniques to the next level of artistic design to improve sellability & increase profits!
Venetian Plaster Basics
Venetian plaster of all types has become a highly requested decorative finish. This one day program will introduce you to the types of Venetian plaster, proper wall preparation, tools, techniques and helpful tips and tricks of the trade. This program is designed for the hobbyist, homeowner, or painting contractor wanting to take their business to the new level.
Students will produce portfolio quality samples utilizing fine plaster products from Novacolor, Texturline, and Golden Paint Works.
Students will learn how to apply, burnish, and wax/seal Venetian plasters.
This is a full day program. Course fee of $479 includes instruction, stainless steel trowel, flat blade, support materials, refreshments, and lunch. Pre-registration required.
Instructor: Drew Beninati