Live In-Studio Class for Lime-Based Coatings

Fill out the registration form at the bottom of this page with any preferred dates.
The lime-based studio class outline is below.

Next 3 Day Class; October 18 to 20, 2023

Live In-Studio Class for Lime-Based Coatings

Fill out the registration form at the bottom of this page with any preferred dates.
The lime-based studio class outline is below.

Next 3 Day Class; October 18 to 20, 2023

3 Days covering Decorative Lime Plasters: $1,500 CAD

During this course we explore the entire range of the Italian Coverit lime-based plaster products, which we are the exclusive distributors for North America. 3 days are required due to the drying time needed for this discipline.

Upon completing this certification class, you are entited to purchase at a 15% discount off MRSP. We will colour match any colour off the printed Coverit range in the catalogue, with no tinting up-charge.

This comprehensive program is the ultimate in decorative lime-based plaster finishes. You can except to complete 20 or more samples on 24” x 16” MDF Boards (Size due to weight has been reduced).

COVERIT Plasters: Marmorino Super Lucido Grassello, Marmorino Classico, Marmorino Carrara, Marmorino Duetto, Vesuvio, Travertino Roma & Calcite.

We cover the basic techniques, with images that match to the Coverit catalogue often used as a reference by architects and designers. Going further we will be applying specialty finishes we have been proven over the past 20 years.

Layering varies grain sizes is key for lime-based decorative finishes. Fine is a typical lime plaster texture, Medium is for coarse aspect Tuscan looks. Another plaster we included is Carrara coarse. a heavy texture that can be polished on the high spots. Intonachino in varies grain sizes X fine is a replacement for clay plaster but more solid.

You qualify for a 15% discount on all tools and plaster bought during the class. Also included is a CO.ME Bianko medium Trowel in a leather protective wallet.

CO.ME Bianko trowels are the best for decorative plaster finishes because they leave no carbon marks on white plaster. We package untinted samples size plasters (quarts) as requested at discounted prices. At the class end, many participants who want specific colours can order them to take away at the end of the course. Waxes and additives are also available in 8oz jars.

NOTE: If you have limited trowel experience, please take our Basic Training before this class.

Register for our Lime-Based Studio Class

Groups Welcome!

    Our Studio is located at 21 Belvia Road in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Our studio classes are run by Barry Affleck, our resident expert on all things to do with decorative plaster in both traditional and modern methods. Barry has 50 Years’ experience and can be a valuable source for your future projects. We call him a true ‘Plaster Master’ who for many years has assisted our clientele with final projects, estimates, specifications and exceptional technical support.
  • All classes will be catered by a local restaurant at our cost. Please indicate any allergies or preferences Vegan or vegetarian. We will have bagels and coffee available for breakfast. We can arrange hotel accommodations at a local establishment at a competitive price where we can pick you up and drop you off from our facility
  • In Ontario ‘masking mandates’ and ‘proof of vaccination’ rules were discontinued as of March 2022. Although this rule has been lifted individuals can self-assess and decide if they wish to protect themselves by wearing one. We have taken certain distancing measures in the studio, also restricting the number of participants to three. We will provide sanitizing cleaner on each table as well.