Concrete Designs
Upcoming Training Dates
This two-day specialist course is designed for applicators looking to explore modern concrete and clay finishes with confidence. You’ll learn how to control texture, tone, and movement while working with innovative Novacolor materials to create bold, architectural surfaces.
Duration
2 Days
Price
£400 + VAT
Location
Stucco & Stucco Training Facility, Wakefield
Course Overview
The Concrete Designs Course is a hands-on programme focused on contemporary surface finishes inspired by urban and natural textures. Across two immersive days, you’ll explore the creative potential of materials such as Archi+, Pietra Intonaco, and Argilla.
Working inside our Wakefield academy, you’ll develop practical techniques used in modern residential and commercial interiors, while building confidence in creating textured, design-led surfaces that clients are actively seeking.
What You Will Learn
A focused progression into modern concrete, clay, and architectural finishes.
- Concrete & Urban Surface Techniques: Create smooth, textured, and layered concrete-style finishes with depth and variation.
- Clay & Mineral Finishes: Work with natural materials to produce soft, earthy surfaces with unique character.
- Texture & Movement Control: Develop control over surface flow, tonal variation, and visual depth.
- Layering & Material Application: Learn how to build finishes using structured layering and consistent technique.
- Creative Finish Development: Experiment with modern styles to create distinctive, design-led surfaces.
- Sample Board Creation: Produce professional sample boards ready for client presentation.
Program Structure
Duration
2 Days
Format
Hands-on specialist 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:
- Applicators with basic Venetian plaster experience
- Installers expanding into modern textured finishes
- Tradespeople adding high-value decorative services
- Designers exploring contemporary surface materials
By the end of the course, you’ll confidently create concrete and clay finishes with depth, texture, and consistency — supported by a strong set of sample boards ready for client presentation.
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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