Venetian Plastering Training for Telford

Venetian plastering training in Telford is not held in Telford, so let us be clear from the start. The courses run at the Zavoré Academy in Birmingham, and people from Telford and Shropshire travel there, by train or by car, to take part.

We write this for Telford decorators and plasterers, self employed tradespeople looking for a specialist skill, builders working on new homes, and anyone from Shropshire who is curious about a hands on craft.

Venetian plaster and decorative work in Telford and Shropshire

Telford is a town with two different faces, and each one creates its own kind of work for a decorator.

It was designated as a new town in the 1960s, so large parts of it are made up of modern housing estates, newer apartments and commercial buildings around the town centre. These homes have flat, regular walls that are well suited to polished plaster and smooth metallic finishes, and open plan kitchens and bathrooms can take microcement. Builders working on new developments in the area are a natural market for someone who can add a high end finish.

The other face is older. The new town absorbed established places such as Wellington, Madeley and Dawley, and the Ironbridge Gorge, famous for its place in the Industrial Revolution, has cottages and terraces climbing its slopes. Solid old walls like these do best with breathable materials, and lime based Marmorino works well on them. Shropshire beyond the town has timber framed houses, farmhouses and country homes where owners value traditional methods.

For a Telford decorator the opportunity is to offer one thing for new homes and another for old ones, with the same underlying skill. A plasterer can turn ordinary work into a more rewarding trade.

Beginner, Advanced or 1 to 1, which course for Telford students?

Choose Beginner if Venetian plaster is new to you, Advanced if you have done the first course or work on site, and 1 to 1 if you want to concentrate on particular techniques.

• Beginner Course is 3 days and £750 per person. Nobody needs experience, and the group has up to six students.
• Advanced Course is 4 days and £1,200 per person. It is aimed at Beginner graduates and people from site.
• 1 to 1 Training is 3 days and £1,500. Any level can book it and you decide what is taught.

Days run 10am to 5pm. The Beginner Course covers theory, preparation, textures and the main finishes. The Advanced Course goes into artificial rock, stencil work, tinting and coloured waxes. For something personal, such as liquid metal, there is 1 to 1 Training. Visit the training page for dates. The article choosing a Venetian plastering course goes into more detail.

Travelling from Telford to Birmingham

Telford students reach Birmingham by train or by car. Birmingham is central in England, so it works for people from Shropshire, Wales and further afield alike.

Plan ahead for the 3 or 4 days. Zavoré has a partner rate at a hotel near the Academy, and you only need to quote Zavoré. If you would like to be met from a station or airport, ask when booking and the price will depend on where you arrive. Lunch and refreshments are provided on every course day.

What happens after the course in Telford

Back in Telford you will have your finished panels to show customers, a Zavoré certificate, trade pricing on Zavoré materials and a private group with a helpline for life. Advanced students are helped to find, price and win a first paid decorative job.

When a customer wants the work done by specialists, Zavoré installs with its own applicators, and you can read about Venetian plastering in Telford. The shop sells materials with tracked UK delivery.

Questions about Venetian plastering training for Telford

Where can I do Venetian plastering training near Telford?

Courses run at our training centres in Birmingham, London and Manchester. Birmingham is the closest for students from Telford and the rest of Shropshire.

Is Venetian plaster worth learning if I work on new build homes in Telford?

It can be. New homes have flat, regular walls that suit polished plaster, and developers and homeowners often want a feature wall or bathroom finish that stands out.

Do I need my own tools?

No. Trowels, plasters, primers, waxes and practice panels are provided, and lunch and refreshments are included.

Can I train with a colleague from Telford?

Yes. Up to six students can join a group course, so you can book together and each hold a bench with half the price.

To book from Telford, phone 07592 929191 or email sales@zavore.co.uk, and look at the training page for dates.