Testimonials
”I am very excited to start this Marmorino project. I must say, that no video, book or information on-line can compare to someone physically teaching the application of the lime based Marmorino products and I thank my lucky stars that I had the sensibility to attend the Marmorino seminar held recently at your New York depot and studio.
Whatever I thought was completely different. The instructor at the Venetian plaster and Marmorino class was very detailed and gave us all undivided attention. I asked lots of questions and he patiently answered every one of them. Also gave us invaluable Marmorino application tips on that you have learned over the years. Coming from an artists eye I was very impressed with your sense of color and your ability to know exactly how the Marmorino products will look when they are dry.
One can tell that you are very passionate and a perfectionist at the Venetian plaster and Marmorino craft. Can't get better than that for an instructor.”
Ilda Fishman, NJ
“Thanks so much for the very informative and enjoyable Marmorino class held recently at your Venetian plaster studio in New York. I am glad I flew in from Virginia to attend. I realized that a novice such as I truly needs to witness an expert applying this specialized Marmorino application technique before attempting it solo. I had already completed my kitchen using your Marmocarrara prior to the Venetian plaster seminar.
Given the fact that I dabbled in the decorative painting field, I still was not able to get my Venetian plaster finish to look like your original Marmorino sample provided by you. Attending the Marmorino workshop and Venetian plaster class at their studio made me understand the contributing factors (i.e. my errors) involved in a much more rustic Marmorino look of my kitchen walls. Fortunately, all was not lost however, since I was going for a less sophisticated Marmorino look anyway.
Everyone that sees my kitchen loves the Venetian plaster finish. I will forward pictures of it to you at a later date. I highly recommend this Marmorino class and Venetian plaster seminar to everyone interested in the art of lime based Marmorino product application.
I continue to practice the principles taught to us in the Marmorino class and my Venetian plaster samples are getting better each time. There really is no substitute for experience.
I plan to tackle a guest bath as my next Venetian plaster project. I think I will do Marmoclassic Marmorino over Marmocarrara Marmorino this time.”
Maria Mejias, Danville, VA
“I just wanted to say thanks again for the wonderful Venetian plaster seminar held recently at your New York studio and Marmorino depot. It wasn't long after our sessions began that I realized our instructor is a master at this Venetian plaster art and Marmorino craft. Your obvious knowledge and level of proficiency made me quickly realize I was in the right place to learn what I was seeking to learn how to apply the lime based polished Venetian plaster and Italian Marmorino products.
The money was well spent. I felt the Venetian plaster classes were well organized so we could all make progress at an equal rate.
Individualized attention to each one of us was a nice advantage, too. It was great to have a personalized environment where we could ask questions about whenever we needed to. The "hands-on" lessons provided are worth their weight in gold or should I say Marmorino!
One final comment: I'd like to make is that I personally appreciated your genuineness of character. You love what you do, you're good at it, and your Venetian plaster and Marmorino classes are geared to teach, not make a fast buck! Thanks again.”
Tom - Faux and Wood, NJ.
“Before I took this Marmorino workshop and Venetian plaster seminar the finish was a mysterious art form only to be found in ancient European Cathedrals and homes of the very wealthy.
The instructor's approach through learning by doing, in this hands-on training truly takes the mystery out of this age old Marmorino application process. The Venetian plaster product is to traditional wall paint, what marble and granite counter tops are to laminates and Corian. Once you have experienced it, there is no going back.
The mastery of the Marmorino application technique is within the reach of anyone who takes the Venetian plaster classes and has the motivation to practice. In the end, they will be rewarded with a truly unique craft which is only limited by ones imagination.”
Gerry Hudland, CT.