Venetian Plastering Training for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland does not host a Zavoré course, so Venetian plastering training in Northern Ireland means studying at the Zavoré Academy in Birmingham. Students from across the six counties, from the Antrim coast to Fermanagh, can book a seat and travel over.

Whether you run a decorating firm, work as a plasterer, build and renovate homes, design interiors or want to change career, the training starts at the beginning and leaves you with finished work to show.

Where Venetian plaster fits in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has a rich mix of buildings, and the demand for beautiful interiors does not stop at Belfast.

Across the country you will find Victorian terraces in the towns, Georgian houses in the older cities, linen mill buildings, farmhouses with thick stone walls, and country houses set in large grounds. Solid, old walls like these do best with breathable lime based plasters and Marmorino, which suit the building and give the room a quiet depth.

Newer parts of the country, including city centre apartments, offices and housing developments, have flat modern walls that are ideal for polished plaster, and metallic finishes where a dramatic look is wanted.

Tourism matters here, from the Causeway Coast to the Mournes and the Fermanagh lakelands. Hotels, guest houses, restaurants and holiday lets all want interiors that people remember, and hand applied plaster supplies exactly that. Bathrooms and spa areas can use tadelakt or microcement to create seamless, water resistant surfaces.

A trained decorator or plasterer working in a town or rural area can use this skill to stand out in a local market, without needing to base the business in a city.

Beginner, Advanced and 1 to 1 compared

In short, start with the Beginner Course if you are new, move on to the Advanced Course when you are ready, and choose 1 to 1 Training if you want your own programme.

• Beginner Course. 3 days at £750 per person, for people with no experience.
• Advanced Course. 4 days at £1,200 per person, for those who have taken the Beginner Course or work on site.
• 1 to 1 Training. 3 days at £1,500 for one person, at any level and on any finish.

Each day is 10am to 5pm, and group courses are limited to six students. Learn more about the Beginner Course, the Advanced Course and 1 to 1 Training. Dates are shown on the training page, and if none are set yet you can register interest.

For a wider look at the choice, read choosing a Venetian plastering course.

Travelling from Northern Ireland to Birmingham

The journey involves leaving Northern Ireland and reaching Birmingham, which is central in England, by train or by car once you are across. Choose whichever route and timing suits your own location.

A course of three or four days needs somewhere to sleep. Zavoré keeps a partner rate at a hotel near the Academy, and you quote Zavoré when you reserve a room. Pickup from the airport or station can be requested with your booking, at a price that varies with your arrival point.

You can hold a bench by paying half of the course price and paying the rest on the day, which lets you commit to a date before everything else is arranged.

Using the skill at home

The skill is yours to take back to wherever you work in Northern Ireland. Your finished panels serve as a portfolio, and the Zavoré certificate shows you trained.

Trade pricing on materials is available after the course, and the private group and helpline stay with you for life. Advanced students also receive help to find, price and win a first paid decorative job.

Zavoré installs Venetian plaster across the UK with its own applicators, which you can read about on the page for Venetian plastering in Northern Ireland. Materials can be ordered from the shop with tracked UK delivery.

Questions about Venetian plastering training for Northern Ireland

Where can I do Venetian plastering training in Northern Ireland?

The courses are not run in Northern Ireland. They are taught at the Zavoré Academy in Birmingham, and students travel from across Northern Ireland to attend.

How much does Venetian plastering training cost from Northern Ireland?

Course fees are £750 for the Beginner Course, £1,200 for the Advanced Course and £1,500 for 1 to 1 Training. Travel and accommodation are extra.

Is Venetian plastering suitable for older Irish farmhouses and cottages?

Thick, solid walls generally do well with breathable lime based plasters and Marmorino. The course explains how each material behaves so you can judge a wall before you start.

Can my team train together?

Yes. A group course takes up to six students, so a small firm can send more than one person. 1 to 1 Training is also available for individual plans.

To book Venetian plastering training from Northern Ireland, call 07592 929191, email sales@zavore.co.uk or open the training page.