The Art of Texture
ItaliStucco
Discover the art of decorative finishes through an immersive, hands-on creative experience.Explore specialist materials, experiment with texture, movement and depth, and learn traditional artisan techniques in a relaxed, small-group setting.Whether you're discovering a new creative interest or expanding your existing skills, our workshops offer the opportunity to explore craftsmanship and create your own decorative samples.
Discover the Craft
You'll Learn
The importance of surface preparationExplore variety of decorative materialsWhat tools to use and whenExplore techniques for applicationCreating movement, texture and depthLearn about different decorative effectsAvoid common application mistakes
Let Your Imagination Unfold
What You'll Create
During the training course you'll practise techniques on individual sample boards or canvases and explore how different application methods create movement, texture and depth.You'll leave with your finished samples so you can continue referring to — and building on — what you've learned.All materials and tools required during the workshop are provided.
Course Details
BOOK YOUR PLACE
Artisan Decorative Finishes Workshop - £299 per person
(Venetian Stucco, Concrete, Decorative Plasters & Paints)
Location: SheffieldWhat's included:
• Guided, hands on creative experience
• Materials and tools provided
• Decorative sample boards to create and take home
• Small group of 6 - 8 participants*No previous experience required
VENETIAN STUCCO
GOLD LEAF
Concrete EFFECT
PEARL TEXTURE
Frequently Asked Questions
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
Do I need plastering experience? - No. The training course is designed to be accessible to beginners. Existing plastering or decorating experience can be useful, but it isn't required.Do I need to bring tools? - The tools and materials required for the training will be provided. After the end of the workshop, you can keep sample boards / canvases.Is this mainly theory? - No. The emphasis is on practical, guided hands-on experience. You'll spend much of the day working with materials and creating sample finishes.How long is the workshop? - Approximately 4 hours, as certain materials require setting and drying time between applications.
ABOUT US
ARTISAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
At the heart of everything we do is a love for authenticity, individuality and the beauty of imperfection.Inspired by the love for abstract art, natural materials and artisan techniques for endless possibilities of texture, our training courses offer an inspiring and welcoming environment where craftsmanship meets imagination.There is an artist in each and everyone one of us, and sometimes all it takes is to grab a brush, a spatula or a trowel to encourage curiosity and explore the freedom of being creative.From Venetian plaster and textured finishes to experimental mixed-media art, we believe that creativity has no boundaries and every texture tells a story.ItaliStucco Founder: Ellie Gio