Venetian Plastering Training for Chester

Chester is one of the most photographed old cities in England, and anyone who decorates here can see why Venetian plastering training is worth the journey. The courses are taught at the Zavoré Academy in Birmingham, not in Cheshire, so decorators and plasterers from Chester spend a few days away and return with a finish that suits the city.

It is aimed at decorators and plasterers, builders restoring property, designers working in the city and across the Welsh border, and anyone ready for a new trade.

Chester's character and the work it creates

The Roman and medieval walls still circle the centre of Chester, and inside them the Rows, a tradition of galleried shopping levels, make the streets unlike any other in England. The black and white timber framed look is everywhere, and a good deal of it is Victorian revival rather than original, which tells you how much Chester values its image.

That attention to appearance carries into the city's interiors. Georgian townhouses near the cathedral and in streets such as Abbey Square, and Victorian villas in areas like Handbridge, come with plaster walls that suit a lime based finish. Marmorino allows an old wall to breathe, while polished plaster gives a smoother and more contemporary look to rooms with a modern layout.

Chester is also a strong visitor destination, with hotels, restaurants, bars and shops in historic buildings that all need to look distinctive. A decorator who offers metallic plaster, artificial rock or a tadelakt spa bathroom can speak the language of hospitality and retail.

The surrounding Cheshire countryside has large homes and converted farm buildings, whose owners may well invest in high quality interiors. Between the city and the villages, a trained applicator has more choice of work than a painter on a standard job list.

How the courses compare

The Beginner Course is for anyone new, the Advanced Course is for those with the basics or site experience, and the 1 to 1 course is private and flexible. See dates, or register interest if none are posted, at the training page.

• Beginner Course, 3 days, £750 per person. Complete beginners welcome.
• Advanced Course, 4 days, £1,200 per person. For Beginner graduates and people from site.
• 1 to 1 Training, 3 days, £1,500 for a single student. Any level, any finish.

Look at the Beginner Course page for the list of finishes you learn, and the 1 to 1 Training page if you want your own plan. The article choosing a Venetian plastering course is a good second opinion.

Planning your days in Birmingham

Birmingham is central in England, and Chester students can travel by train or by car. The 10am to 5pm day pattern across three or four days is full, so think about an overnight stay.

Zavoré holds a partner rate at a hotel near the Academy, and you quote Zavoré when booking. Pickup from a station or airport is available with your course booking, at a price that depends on where you arrive. Lunch, refreshments, tools and materials are all included.

Using the skill in Chester and Cheshire

When you get home you can buy materials at trade pricing, show off the panels you made, and use the private group and helpline to talk through any problem walls. Advanced students are also helped to find, price and win a first paid decorative job.

A Chester firm that already paints period properties could add lime plaster as a premium choice, and one that works on new apartments could offer polished finishes. See Venetian plastering in Chester for Zavoré installations, and check the shop for materials. If you are weighing a career move, starting a decorative plastering career gives wider context.

Questions about Venetian plastering training for Chester

Do you offer Venetian plastering training in Chester?

No, the courses are only taught at the Zavoré Academy in Birmingham. Chester and Cheshire students travel to Birmingham for the 3 or 4 days and plan where to stay.

Can a Chester decorator who works on period homes benefit from the course?

Yes. The Beginner Course explains how lime based and polished plasters behave and how a wall is built up, which is the knowledge you need before recommending a finish for an older building.

How many people are in each course?

Group courses take up to six students, so you get plenty of attention from the tutor. 1 to 1 training is entirely private.

Can I buy the materials after the course?

Yes. Students receive trade pricing on Zavoré materials after the course, and the shop supplies them with tracked UK delivery.

To book a bench, ring 07592 929191 or email sales@zavore.co.uk. Pay half to hold your place and the balance on the day, or book online and pay in full. Dates are on the training page.