Venetian Plastering Training for Newcastle upon Tyne

If you want Venetian plastering training in Newcastle upon Tyne, the courses are taught at the Zavoré Academy in Birmingham. People from Newcastle, Tyneside and the wider North East travel down for the course, which gives them a skill they can use straight away when they return.

It is a sensible step for decorators who want to raise their prices, plasterers interested in decorative finishes, landlords and developers who like to finish properties well, designers, and people changing careers.

Tyneside buildings and how Venetian plaster fits them

Newcastle has a handsome mix of architecture, and the right plaster finish depends on which kind of building you are working in.

At the heart of the city, Grainger Town has the grand classical streets that Richard Grainger built in the 1830s, including Grey Street. Older stone buildings like these need breathable materials, so lime based finishes are an obvious match when you are working on historic fabric.

The Tyneside flat is a distinctive local house type, a two storey terrace divided into an upper and a lower flat, each with its own front door. Streets of them run through areas such as Heaton and Byker, and many have been renovated. Alongside them are larger Victorian and Edwardian houses in Jesmond, with generous rooms that suit a feature wall in polished plaster.

Along the Quayside and in the Ouseburn valley, former industrial buildings have become apartments, offices, bars and restaurants. New apartment blocks have flat plasterboard walls, which polished plaster and microcement handle well, and bathrooms can be finished in tadelakt or microcement instead of tile.

Two universities and a lively hospitality scene mean plenty of venues and rental homes that need looking after. A decorator in Newcastle who can offer a hand finished wall for a restaurant, a hotel lobby or a private lounge has something that stands out from a standard paint job.

If you already work on Tyneside, think about the customers who ask for something special. Those are the people for whom Venetian plaster makes sense, and the training prepares you to say yes with confidence.

The three courses side by side

Which course to book depends on how much plastering you have done, and here is how the options compare.

• Beginner Course, 3 days, £750 per person, open to complete beginners.
• Advanced Course, 4 days, £1,200 per person, for people who have done the Beginner Course or come from site.
• 1 to 1 Training, 3 days, any level, £1,500 and entirely your own agenda.

The Beginner Course is a thorough start, covering theory, preparation and base coats, a wide range of textures, the systems for protecting a finish and the finishes Marmorino, polished plaster and metallics. The Advanced Course adds tinting, coloured waxes and sealers, and stencil work. With 1 to 1 Training you decide what to learn.

Group courses never exceed six students. The training page has the dates and a way to register interest. Pay half the price to reserve a bench and the rest on the day, or pay in full when you book online.

Travelling south to Birmingham

Students from Newcastle upon Tyne get to Birmingham by train or by car. Birmingham is central in England, and that is why it works as a training base for people from the far north as well as the south.

Because the course lasts 3 or 4 days, plan where you will stay. Zavoré has a partner rate at a hotel near the Academy, so quote Zavoré when you book. Airport or station pickup can be arranged with your booking, with the price depending on where you arrive. Each day runs from 10am to 5pm, and lunch and refreshments are included.

Working in Newcastle after the course

Back on Tyneside you have your finished panels, a Zavoré certificate and trade pricing on Zavoré materials. The private course group and its helpline continue for life. Advanced students are helped to find, price and win a first paid decorative job.

For an idea of finished work, see Venetian plastering in Newcastle upon Tyne. If you are weighing up decorative plastering as a business, the guide to starting a decorative plastering career is a good place to read next.

Questions about Venetian plastering training for Newcastle upon Tyne

Is there Venetian plastering training in Newcastle?

The courses are not held in Newcastle. They are taught at the Zavoré Academy in Birmingham, and students from Newcastle upon Tyne and the North East travel there.

Can a landlord or developer from Tyneside take the course?

Yes. The courses are open to anyone, whether you plan to work on your own properties or to offer plastering to others. Beginners are welcome.

How long is the Beginner Course?

It runs for 3 days from 10am to 5pm and costs £750 per person, with up to six students. Lunch, refreshments, materials and tools are included.

What if I want to learn one specific finish?

Book 1 to 1 Training. It lasts 3 days, costs £1,500 and is shaped around what you want to learn, such as artificial rock or liquid metal.

To book, ring 07592 929191 or email sales@zavore.co.uk. You can also see dates on the training page.