About Bill and The School of Venetian Plastering

If you have ever wanted to master the timeless art of Venetian plastering, you have come to the right place. Picasso School of Venetian Plastering was founded in 2015 with a single purpose: to make world-class Venetian plaster training accessible to anyone with the drive to learn. Whether you are a complete beginner, an experienced painter, a drywall finisher, wall paper hanger, or a skilled artisan looking to expand your craft and grow your income, this school was built for you.

A School Built on Decades of Real-World Experience

Picasso School of Venetian Plastering was founded by Bill O'Malia, a licensed contractor with over 35 years of hands-on experience in Venetian plaster application and decorative Italian finishes. Bill did not build his expertise in a classroom. He built it job by job, wall by wall, developing a deep mastery of the materials, tools, and techniques that define this specialized trade. When he established the school in 2015, his goal was simple: to pass that knowledge on in a way that was practical, thorough, and immediately applicable.

Every Venetian plaster class at Picasso School is taught by Bill personally. Students are not handed off to assistants or junior instructors. You learn directly from one of the most experienced Venetian plastering professionals in the country, in an environment designed to get your hands in the material and your confidence built from day one.

Venetian Plaster Classes for Every Skill Level

One of the things that sets Picasso School apart from other Venetian plaster schools is that no prior experience is required to achieve professional-level results. Many programs expect students to have years of background before they can attempt intermediate or advanced finishes. At Picasso School, beginners are welcomed and guided into beautiful, complex work right from the start.

The flagship 5-day Venetian plastering course covers a wide range of decorative finishes, hands-on tool training, and in-depth instruction on working with authentic materials imported from Italy. Students complete 5 to 6 different techniques and finishes each day, giving them a comprehensive and well-rounded foundation in both classic and contemporary Venetian plaster applications. By the time you finish the course, you will know how to source your materials, price your work, and start generating real income with your new skill set.

Courses are available for beginners, intermediate students, and advanced practitioners, as well as specialized training options for companies, hotels, and professional trades. No matter where you are starting from, there is a path forward at Picasso School of Venetian Plastering.

Training That Goes Beyond the Classroom

Learning at Picasso School is a hands-on, immersive experience from beginning to end. Students work in a fully equipped training center and showroom located in Stuart, Florida, just 35 minutes from West Palm Beach International Airport and 55 minutes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The facility is stocked with the tools, materials, and sample boards you need to practice and refine your technique throughout the course.

Every sample you create during training is yours to keep. Each board is documented on the back with the exact steps and materials used to achieve the finish, giving you a permanent, practical reference you can take into every future project. These samples also serve as a powerful portfolio tool when presenting your work to potential clients.

A Relationship That Lasts Long After the Course Ends

What truly separates Picasso School of Venetian Plastering from other programs is the ongoing connection Bill maintains with every one of his students. The learning does not stop when the 5-day course wraps up. Bill remains available to his students long after they return home, ready to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and offer guidance as they take on their first projects and grow their businesses.

Students regularly send Bill photos and videos of their completed work, and watching them succeed is one of the most rewarding parts of what he does. That sense of pride and genuine investment in student success is woven into everything at Picasso School. You are not just signing up for a class. You are joining a community of skilled artisans who share a passion for this remarkable craft.

Start Your Venetian Plastering Journey Today

Whether you are looking to add a premium service to an existing painting or finishing business, launch a new career in decorative arts, or simply master a skill you have always admired, Picasso School of Venetian Plastering gives you the training, tools, and ongoing support to make it happen. With expert instruction, authentic Italian materials, and a proven curriculum refined over decades of real-world experience, there is no better place to learn the art of Venetian plastering.

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