The PlasterCenter presents – Fine Finish Expo 2026 Minneapolis | October 7–9
Wed, Oct 07
|Finishing Trades Institute Upper Midwest
Three days of hands-on classes with master decorative artisans. October 7–9, Minneapolis.
Time & Location
Oct 07, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT – Oct 09, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT
Finishing Trades Institute Upper Midwest, 3205 Country Drive, #150, Little Canada, MN 55117
About the event
ABOUT THE EVENT
Fine Finish Expo 2026 is the PlasterCenter's three-day training event for decorative artists, painters, designers, contractors, and applicators. Whether you are picking up a trowel for the first time or refining decades of skill, you will work hands-on with the latest plasters, metallics, and specialty finishes, guided by the artisans who set the standard in this trade.
THE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Wednesday October 7, Thursday October 8, and Friday October 9 are hands-on class days, with sessions morning and afternoon. Friday is also Expo day, with vendor booths, business lectures, artistic demos, and hands-on sample application of new plasters. The Friday Expo is free to attend.
THE CLASSES
Twelve hands-on workshops across every skill level, capped by capacity: