WHO IS IT FOR?
There are no special requirements to participate in our Tadelakt course. It is aimed at individuals who want to independently create their own work and professionals who want to learn the technique for their business. By taking part in the course you will have the opportunity to learn everything you need to know about this ancient decoration technique.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The courses include a theoretical and a practical part: the student has the opportunity to understand everything there is to know about the Original Tadelakt and its traditional method of preparation . Afterwards the student can practice individually, using the material prepared on his own directly on the test walls.
WHERE DOES IT TAKE PLACE?
All Tadelakt courses take place at the Atelier di Decorazioni, located in the southern outskirts of the city of Turin. The location is well connected and easily reachable by car or public transport even from foreign countries. The course is held monthly on Saturdays and Sundays and is therefore structured over two days, for a total duration of 18 hours.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Participation in our course, lasting a total of 18 hours divided between a short theoretical part and a rich practical part, allows you to obtain all the skills necessary to prepare and apply Tadelakt on walls, floors, sinks, showers and other artefacts, using 100% natural and sustainable techniques and materials .
UPCOMING COURSES – Organized in Turin and Milan
Registrations
TADELAKT COURSE
February 22 – 23, 2025 – 18 hours
TADELAKT COURSE
March 29 – 30, 2025 – 18 Hours
TADELAKT COURSE
April 26 – 27, 2025 – 18 hours
THE COURSE PROGRAM
Original Tadelakt Technique – 18 Hours
SATURDAY
Opening hours 9:00 / 19:00
THEORY
- Theoretical presentation of the Traditional Tadelakt technique – Historical notes on the history of the material and its evolution over the years.
- Learn more about the material, its characteristics and all its uses through the example of works carried out.
- Practical examples on how to correctly prepare sub-floors and bases using the most suitable materials based on the starting conditions.
- How to make bathroom drains in showers, sinks and tubs. Waterproof and stabilize the bottom using all the necessary precautions to avoid the formation of cracks.
- Learn the composition and correct doses for the preparation of hydraulic lime and primer. Familiarize yourself with the equipment needed to make Tadelakt
PRACTICE
- Individual preparation of the base directly on the panels.
- Tadelakt Coloring: Earths and pigments to use. You will be able to create “your color” that will follow you throughout the course, choosing from the infinite color combinations that can be created by mixing Tadelakt with natural earths.
- Practice and manual exercise. Tadelakt is applied on a wooden surface already prepared with the base or on other artefacts, in order to become familiar with the manual part of the technique. During this phase, the student will have the opportunity to have a first experience on the correct application of the material, learning to respect all the phases of the technique.
- Tadelakt top finishing. How to finish the job once the material is dry and ready for the application of Moroccan black soap and protective natural wax.
SUNDAY
Opening hours 9:00 / 18:00
PRACTICE
- Passing black soap on the artefacts made on the first day of the course, with the aim of simulating the last phase of the work.
- Complete realization of Tadelakt on large panels, on which there will be the base prepared by the student during the first day of the course. In this individual phase all the knowledge and practical experiences acquired on Saturday are combined, to simulate the realization of a complete work.
- Practical tests on how to make edges, corners, sinks and curved parts. These demonstrations will help the student to know in advance the difficulties he may encounter when applying Tadelakt on the walls of his bathroom.
- Practical demonstration on how to make a Tadelakt floor.
- Preparation and application of protective wax to complete the work.
- Conclusion of the course. In the final part, students will have the opportunity to clarify any doubts and exchange their contacts with the teacher in order to receive personalized advice.
After the Course?
It’s Just The Beginning..
The course is just the beginning of your journey to create your own Tadelakt works. If you are a private individual who wants to create your own bathroom in Tadelakt or other works for your home, thanks to the course you will be able to stay in touch with the decoration Atelier to purchase all the necessary materials and equipment, as well as receiving advice and suggestions directly from your teacher. If you are a professional , Athena Art can follow you on the path to making you a specialized Tadelakt applicator. It will help you improve your technique until it is perfected and will provide you with all the necessary materials at exclusive prices, so that Tadelakt becomes an ideal solution to offer your customers.
Know Your Teacher
Who is Nino Longhitano?
Nino Longhitano is the founder of Athena Art, which was born with the aim of teaching, promoting and preserving ancient artisan techniques using natural materials and methods. He is also the creator of the portal Tadelakt.it and is one of the main importers of Original Tadelakt in Italy.
During his many learning trips to Marrakech, he was able to learn the original Tadelakt technique directly from the local craftsmen, a technique that he then perfected over the years with experience, study and a lot of dedication. Since 2009, he has taught in his decoration Atelier to professionals and individuals who want to learn this ancient technique to create works at home or for professional purposes. To date, he has taught over 50 courses dedicated to Tadelakt:
- 47 years of experience in craftsmanship and decoration
- 25 years of teaching experience
- 13 years of experience in the Tadelakt Technique
“It’s called Tadelakt and it uses natural materials resulting from millennial sedimentations. With this Moroccan technique, Nino Longhitano has embellished the interiors of villas and yachts around the world. Without passion, this profession makes no sense”
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