Anthony Fiocco, of Sarasota Florida and the Executive Director of FirmoLux™ said, “Beyond Lori’s talent to teach the traditional methods of Italian plaster, Lori can also express her abilities to develop styles and textures beyond conventional or usual applications and create Venetian plaster finishes that have an appeal to clients who desire a more contemporary look.  Mr. Fiocco said that “Lori gets it”, and that is something he doesn’t say often to his contemporaries.  At a recent Firmolux training session in Florida earlier this year, Lori attended, trained, and consulted at the company's facility in Sarasota.  Tony said “She’s a natural talent who has found her passion using natural lime plasters to achieve a look others can only replicate using acrylic plasters, paints and faux finish products”.

Mr. Fiocco also said that “Lori understands what most of North American Architects, Designers and Clients are looking for.  They want a unique surface using green products that are luxurious in look and at the same time cost effective and practical”.  Mr. Fiocco feels that in today’s rapidly changing construction and design industry, Architects and Designers are becoming more and more challenged searching out good environmentally sound products that perform well and give the aesthetic looks their clients want.   Mr. Fiocco feels that “clients are much more sophisticated and responsible today when building and designing new homes or commercial projects, and are thrilled to discover FirmoLux Italian plasters that show respect for the environment and at the same time gives them a look that is appealing to their plans.”

Conveniently located just a short drive north of Philadelphia and west of New York City, Lori is completing her brand new two story training facility in the scenic rolling hills of rural Pennsylvania, just minutes from the historic Delaware River.

Call Lori, to find out what she’s already learned and practices daily.  So if you’re brand new to Italian plaster, a seasoned professional expanding your knowledge, or you’ve been using another brand of Italian plaster and looking for a better more reliable product, then classes will unlock the power behind using natural lime plaster.  You will find that using the FirmoLux™ system will change your abilities forever.  Lori’s patience and common sense approach will make you feel at home, and her knowledge of FirmoLux Italian plaster products will make you comfortable about using them.

The closest commercial Airport is a small regional airport called Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), and is only about 15 miles from the studio; however the larger Newark International Airport (EWR) is only an hour’s drive away.

Driving is a short commute from almost everywhere in the North.

      Philadelphia, 60 Miles (1hr:10m)*

      Newark Airport 68 Miles (1hr)

      New York City, Mid-Town Manhattan, 80 Miles (1hr:20m)

      JFK Airport, 95 Miles (1hr:45m)

      Baltimore, 160 Miles (2hr:45m)

      Washington, DC, 190 Miles (3hr:15m)

      Providence, 251 Miles (4hr:15m)

      Boston, 290 Miles (4hr:40m)

      Richmond, 300 Miles (4hr:50m)

      Pittsburgh, 315 Miles (5hr:05m)

      Montréal, 675 Km (6hr:20m)

      Toronto, 715 Km (6hr:50m)

      Charlotte, 570 Miles (8hr:55m)

*All miles and driving times calculated using 2008 Microsoft® Street and Trips under normal driving conditions and speed limits.  Times can vary depending on driving habits and weather conditions.