Traditional Lime Venetian Plasters

with

Ronald Layman

Our venetian plaster classes use traditional Italian plaster from southern Italy.

An intense class designed for those that want to offer more intricate and unique finishes.  The lime-based plasters used in this workshop are,   Venetian, Travertino, Grasello, Terra Nostra, Sil Calce, Silk Paint, Pompeii and much more.

Ronald Layman, Director of The Faux School and master plaster artisan (North American Decorative Artist Association), will teach you how these luxurious products are tinted and applied to interior and exterior surfaces.  Yes, exterior surfaces!   Many of the RIVEDIL products may be applied to exterior surfaces as they are 100% pure-slaked, lime-based materials.  

Students will create at least 12 high quality portfolio samples for their professional use.  Students will also receive a detailed handbook explaining the history of  “Venetian” plasters, lime theory and the creation process that RIVEDIL uses to manufacture this beautiful collection of products.  The student handbook includes surface preparation methods, base coating and tinting techniques, as well as top coats.

This handbook also includes information on project bidding and how to estimate RIVEDIL products showcased in the 3-day class.  Also of interest to many students today, is the practical information contained on resurfacing Formica counter tops and concrete floor surfaces.

All of the finishes taught during this class will cover application to ceilings and walls, suitable finishes for bathrooms, wax and colors.

Sample Boards:

• All samples are made on hardboard panels that measure 24 x 18, which are pre-primed and base coated.

Topics covered:

1. Surface preparation for new and existing surfaces.
2. Multiple techniques for installation of decorative finishes.
3. Proper burnishing techniques of lime plasters.
4. Techniques for installation of waxes and polishing techniques.
5. Protective top coating methods to ensure long lasting, beautiful finishes.
6. Material spread rates, and how to estimate projects.
7. Exterior application techniques.
8. Floor and counter tops techniques.
   

DAY ONE
DAY TWO
DAY THREE

All of the materials used in this class can be tinted to any color, or  to match any manufacturers paint color.  Students do have the option to create custom colors during class.