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Where Artistry Begins
Venetian plastering training for Peterborough is taught at the Zavoré Academy in Birmingham, not in the city itself. Decorators, plasterers and homeowners from Peterborough and its surroundings make the trip to Birmingham for a three or four day course.
It is open to plasterers who want a premium add on, decorators who want to charge for craft rather than hours alone, developers and landlords who care about finish, and career changers. You can start the Beginner Course without any previous plastering experience.
Peterborough is an interesting city for decorative plaster because it has three distinct housing eras in one place, which are the old cathedral city, the Victorian railway expansion and the modern new town.
The Norman cathedral anchors the historic centre. The arrival of the railways brought rapid growth in the nineteenth century, and many Victorian terraces were built in brick, much of it Fletton brick, a type named after a district of Peterborough. Walls like these were built to breathe, so a lime based plaster or Marmorino is a sympathetic choice when a room is refurbished.
Peterborough was designated a new town in 1967, and it has grown a great deal since, with large modern estates and newer developments. Flat, regular plastered walls in houses and apartments of this kind suit polished plaster and smooth Marmorino well. Between the older and newer parts of the city are hotels, restaurants, offices and retail units where a distinctive wall can set a brand apart.
Beyond the city lie villages and market towns with stone cottages and farmhouses. A Peterborough decorator who can handle all these types of property, from lime on an old solid wall to a burnished finish on a flat new one, is able to say yes to a wide range of enquiries.
The three courses are designed for three different starting points. All run from 10am to 5pm, in small groups of up to six students.
If you are a plasterer who has only worked to a paint ready finish, the Beginner Course will show you how decorative plaster differs, from how the materials behave to how the layers build up. The Advanced Course then adds artificial rock, textured Marmorino, stencil work and polishing to a high gloss. For a personalised agenda, such as a new design or liquid metal, see 1 to 1 Training.
Our guide to finding a Venetian plastering course near you explains what to look for. Dates and a registration form are on the training page.
Travel by train or by car. Birmingham is central in England, and a course of three or four days means you need accommodation, so plan that before you commit.
Zavoré keeps a partner rate at a hotel near the Academy for students, and you ask for it by quoting Zavoré. Airport or station pickup can be arranged with your booking, at a price that depends on where you arrive. Lunch and refreshments are included in your seat.
On your return you have your finished panels, a Zavoré certificate and trade pricing on Zavoré materials. The private course group has a helpline that lasts for life. Advanced students are also helped to find, price and win a first paid decorative job.
Zavoré applicators install across the UK, and you can read about the finishes on the page for Venetian plastering in Peterborough. The shop supplies plasters with tracked UK delivery. For a view of how to build a service around the skill, read training for decorators, plasterers and teams.
No. The courses run at the Zavoré Academy in Birmingham. Students from Peterborough travel there for the three or four days.
The Beginner Course is 3 days and covers theory, preparation, base coats, textures and the main finishes. It is a solid foundation, and the Advanced Course goes further.
Yes. Flat, regular walls are a good base for polished plaster and smooth Marmorino.
Yes. Each course takes up to six students, so you can book more than one seat. Call 07592 929191 to arrange it.
Hold a bench with half the price and pay the rest on the day, or book online and pay in full.
To reserve a place, call 07592 929191 or email sales@zavore.co.uk. See the training page for course dates and to register interest.
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