Advanced Techniques
This three-day advanced masterclass is built for experienced applicators ready to refine technique, elevate detail, and develop truly professional surface control. Led by industry veteran Andy Robinson (Novacolor Ambassador), you’ll go beyond the basics into the subtle decisions that separate good work from exceptional finishes.
Duration
3 Days
Price
£1000 + VAT
Location
Stucco & Stucco Training Facility, Wakefield
Course Overview
The Advanced Techniques Course is a high-level, hands-on programme designed for seasoned professionals who want to push their craft further. Over three immersive days at the Ambassador’s studio in Wakefield, you’ll explore timeless classic finishes and the refined techniques used by leading artisans worldwide.
You’ll train exclusively with authentic Novacolor materials and learn how to work with greater confidence, creativity, and control—while gaining insider guidance on how to stand out in a rapidly growing industry.
What You Will Learn
A focused progression into concrete, oxidation, and liquid metal techniques.
- Colour Blending & Tonal ControlLearn how to blend colour with precision to create depth, softness, and movement.
- Layering Techniques for Luxury Finishes Build multi-layer surfaces with clarity, richness, and refined transitions.
- Stencilling & Decorative Pattern Work Create high-end pattern effects with clean execution and professional consistency.
- Bespoke Product Mixing Understand how to mix and modify materials to formulate unique blends only you can replicate.
- Detail-Led Finishing & Edge Control Master the small adjustments that transform standard finishes into premium work.
- Sample Board Development & Presentation Create professional sample boards and present finishes with confidence.
Program Structure
Duration
3 Days
Format
Hands-on advanced training inside our purpose-built facility
Class Size
Small groups for focused, personal instruction
What’s Included
- All Novacolor materials and tools
- Full use of training bays and equipment
- Step-by-step demonstrations
- Finished sample boards to take home
- Certificate of completion
Who This Course Is For
Perfect for:
- Experienced applicators and finishers
- Installers familiar with Novacolor materials
- Professionals wanting to refine technique and increase value per project
- Decorators / plasterers stepping into luxury decorative finishes
- Designers seeking deeper technical understanding
This programme is ideal for those who want to sharpen their skills, create more bespoke work, and deliver finishes at a higher commercial level.
What You’ll Take Away
By the end of the course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of material behaviour, stronger technical control, and the ability to create refined, classic finishes with your own signature style—ready to apply on high-end residential and commercial projects.
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