Masterclass - Artisan Mastery of Limewash | Toronto
From applicator to artisan painterEmplacement
Downtown, Old Toronto, Toronto, ON, CanadaDurée:
7hVotre spécialiste
Anne — Founder of Domeco
With a multidisciplinary artistic background between designer and artisan, Anne has developed over the years a unique approach rooted in a true understanding of natural materials. Through Domeco, she transmits a refined, artisanal and high-end practice.
Artisan Mastery of Limewash for Professional Practice
An immersive professional training designed for painters, applicators, artists and creators who wish to move beyond simple application and step into the role of artisan painter.
You will learn how to understand the material, master pigments, create your own recipes, develop a professional eye, structure your interventions and work autonomously within a complete artisanal practice.
This training is designed as a complete pathway to help you build
a professional avenue working with lime and mineral paint.
Duration : 7 hours
Format : Applied theory + demonstration + hands-on practice + color laboratory
Location : The exact address will be sent to you by email after your purchase
Accès :
Limited seats — small semi-private group (maximum 8 participants)
Only 2 Masterclasses offered per year
Prerequisite :
Experience in limewash painting or related experience
Next session :
Friday, May 15, 2026 — 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM (dinner included)
Saturday, May 16, 2026 — 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM (dinner included)
What the price includes
-Full 7-hour Masterclass training (7h)
-Technical and artisanal transmission
-Pigments & color laboratory module
-Sealers & system coherence module
-Jobsite & client relationship module
-Educational material to keep
- Access to Domeco's team expertise
- Creation notebook
Masterclass Objective
To deepen the science of lime, refine the gesture, understand the material at its core, and develop a professional reading of finishes in order to create durable, coherent and controlled surfaces.
This training is not only about application — it is about truly understanding a living material.
Beyond technique, this training empowers you to stand confidently as an artisan, differentiate your craft, and build a meaningful professional identity.
Training Day Structure
1. Understanding the Material — Lime
-Origin and nature of lime
-Different families of lime
-Air lime vs hydraulic lime
-Specifics of lime for interior finishes
-Behavior, breathability and carbonation
2. The 4 Ancestral Limewash Recipes
Transmission des bases historiques du badigeon de chaux :
-Lime milk
-Traditional whitewash
-Traditional limewash
-Lime patina
Understanding their uses, textures, depth and contexts of application.
3. Developing a Professional Eye
-Movement, variation and depth
-Reading the aesthetics of surfaces
-Controlled vs random effect
-Recognizing a professional finish
4. Ready-to-Use Limewash Paint
-Composition and functioning
-Different possible finishes
-Limits and advantages
-Reading behavior during application and drying
5. Color Behavior in Limewash
-Impact of pigment density
-Effect variations depending on tones
-Understanding lime’s natural nuances
-Interaction between light, material and pigment
6. Color Laboratory
-Understanding natural pigments
-Pigment density and behavior in lime
-Creating colors
-Adjusting recipes
-Reading chromatic variations
-Developing a professional color eye
7. Sealer Compatibility — Protection & Behavior
-Role of sealers in mineral finishes
-Properties: protection, breathability, resistance
-Différents types de scellants
-Different types of sealers
-Choosing according to use and substrate
8. Intervention Parameters by Building Type
-Nature of the building and substrate
-Environmental conditions
-Reading the intervention context
-Choosing the appropriate system
-Material / surface / finish coherence
9. Understanding the Reality of an Artistic Jobsite
Because lime is not a uniform paint:
-Mineral finish vs standard paint
-Reading client expectations
-Aesthetic perception vs uniformity
-Managing satisfaction
-Artisan positioning
10. Client Relationship & Presentation
-How to present lime to clients
-Educating without imposing
-Managing perception of the finish
-Artisan posture and credibility
-Adapting samples to context
-Reading the client and the space
-Color / light / material coherence
12. Transition — Applicator to Artisan
Professional positioning synthesis:
-Understanding the material
-Mastering pigments and recipes
-Reading a project
-Intervening with coherence
-Working with autonomy
An applicator reproduces a product.
An artisan understands the material.
It is time to return to fundamentals.
To relearn how to build with traditional craftsmanship.
To transmit not only techniques, but a way of inhabiting interiors
Who We Are
Domeco is a Canadian design and artisanal finishing house specializing in natural mineral materials, with a strong expertise in lime-based finishes, color formulation, and sensory interior design. Founded in Montreal, Domeco has developed a distinctive approach that blends traditional craftsmanship with a refined, contemporary aesthetic.
Over the past years, our work has attracted designers, homeowners, and professionals seeking a deeper understanding of lime and more elevated, durable finishes. As demand for authentic mineral finishes continues to grow beyond Quebec, we are gradually expanding our presence.
Our arrival in Toronto is a direct response to this demand.
Through select trainings, knowledge transmission, and future professional collaborations, Domeco aims to contribute to the development of a true lime and mineral finishing culture in Ontario — grounded in material intelligence, artisanal mastery, and timeless design.
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Conditions de vente
Échange
En cas d’indisponibilité de se présenter à l’atelier, il vous est possible d’échanger la réservation pour une autre date du même atelier, ou pour un autre atelier d’une même valeur, si la demande a lieu 48 heures avant la date de l’atelier.Remboursement
Il vous est possible d’annuler et de vous faire rembourser les frais d’inscription à l’atelier, si la demande à lieu 72 heures avant la date de l’atelier.Annulation
Domeco se réserve le droit d’annuler et de rembourser les frais d’inscription à l’atelier si le nombre minimal de participant n’est pas atteint 48 heures avant la date de l’atelier.