Courses & Events
At Ca’ Pietra, we believe great design begins with knowledge and connection. Our Courses & Events space brings together designers, makers, and valued partners to explore the world of stone and tile in all its depth and beauty.
Events:
Join us at our curated events to experience the world of Ca’ Pietra up close.
Type: A HQ Experience Day for Designers, Architects and Contractors
Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026, 10am - 3pm
Venue: Our Devizes HQ (Stonebridge House, Nursteed Road, Devizes, SN10 3DY)
Overview:
Join us for an immersive open day at the home of Ca’ Pietra, hosted at our Design & Experience Centre, slab yard and bespoke workshop in Devizes.
The day begins with a relaxed breakfast and time to explore the showroom and connect with fellow landscape designers, architects, designers, and contractors. A guided tour through our workshops and slab gallery, offer insight into material choices, processes, and manufacturing capabilities, before we return to the showroom for an introduction to the RHS range. Lunch is provided, followed by a CPD session focused on material performance, finishes, bespoke considerations and installation to support confident specification across residential and commercial projects. The day also includes a hands-on workshop where everyone will leave with a tangible reminder from the day.
This open day offers a practical, engaging way to explore materials first-hand, feel truly confident when working with natural stone, and experiences the full breadth of Ca’ Pietra’s design and manufacturing expertise.
Spaces are limited so reserve your place Here
Type: Coffee Morning
Venue: Hartley Wintney Showroom
Primrose House,
London Road,
Hartley Wintney,
Hook,
RG27 8RJ
Course Overview:
Discover Creative Grounds, a monthly coffee morning where design meets inspiration. Over coffee and nibbles, connect with fellow interior designers, explore our newest tile and stone collections and engage with our team in an informal, creative setting. Let’s brew ideas together!
Enquire through the form at the bottom of the page
OR
Sign up to one of our upcoming events:
Thursday 14th May
Open Day at Hartley Wintney to showcase our new showroom - 10am to 5pm.
Afternoon Tea will be served 3pm to 5pm - Sign up Here
Evening Wine Tasting will take place from 6pm to 8pm - Sign up Here
Type: Event Day
Venue: Our Devizes HQ (Stonebridge House, Nursteed Road, Devizes, SN10 3DY)
Overview:
Our Retailer Event Days are a chance to step inside the world of Ca’ Pietra and connect with the people, products and ideas that bring it to life.
Expect a behind-the-scenes tour of our space, a first look at what’s new and next in our collections, and a hands-on mood boarding workshop. We’ll talk through our bespoke services, open the floor to feedback, and invite you to share what would help us support you better. And, of course, it’s an opportunity to meet the passionate team behind the brand, the people who care just as much as you do about creativity, quality, and collaboration.
Enquire through the form at the bottom of the page
Courses:
Discover the art and science behind stone and tile through our expert-led courses.
Course Type: CPD (A BIID certified course, counting towards your 20 hours of CPD activity per year)
Fees: Free
Duration: 75 mins + 15 minutes for questions
Venue: Online or In Person (318 Design Centre East, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XE, Stonebridge House, Nursteed Road, Devizes, SN10 3DY OR at your studio)
Course Overview:
Natural stone has been used for centuries within our buildings, in their structure, interiors and exteriors.
The Art of Specifying Natural Stone will guide you through the qualities and varieties of natural stone as well as its suitability for project application.
Learning Outcomes:
To learn the basic geology and mineral make-up of the stone varieties most commonly used in architecture and design.
To understand which varieties of stone are suitable for various applications.
To recognise what to look out for when specifying natural stone
How to troubleshoot the various issues that can occur with stone.
Enquire through the form at the bottom of the page
OR
Sign up to one of our upcoming Online Sessions:
Thursday 14th May 2026, 11:00 - 12:30 - Register Here
Thursday 16th July 2026, 12:00 - 13:30 - Register Here
Course Type: CPD Presentation
Fees: Free
Duration: 45 minutes + 15 minutes for questions
Venue: Online or In Person (318 Design Centre East, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XE, Stonebridge House, Nursteed Road, Devizes, SN10 3DY OR at your studio)
Course Overview:
This CPD, created by the Ca’ Pietra Projects team, explores the use of natural stone in exterior design, covering material selection, finishes, sustainability and performance. It also introduces bespoke applications beyond paving, with guidance on detailing, fabrication and practical specification to help designers bring projects to life with confidence.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand which natural stones are best suited to UK outdoor environments
Know how to specify correct formats and finishes for performance and aesthetics
Gain insights into bespoke stone applications beyond paving
Understand lead times, fabrication techniques, and CNC stonework
Be confident in talking to clients about longevity, maintenance, and sustainability
Enquire through the form at the bottom of the page
OR
Sign up to one of our upcoming Online Sessions:
Thursday 10th June 2026, 12:30 - 13:30 - Register Here
Course Type: Further Learning Presentation
Fees: Free
Duration: 30 mins + 15 minutes for questions
Venue: Online or In Person (318 Design Centre East, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XE, Stonebridge House, Nursteed Road, Devizes, SN10 3DY OR at your studio)
Course Overview:
This 30-minute session explores the lifecycle of stone and tile, from quarry to completion, highlighting how sustainable practices and mindful specification can reduce waste, lower embodied carbon, and extend the lifespan of materials.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this presentation, participants will:
Understand the environmental impact of stone and tile in context with other materials.
Learn how longevity and durability contribute to true sustainability in interior and exterior design.
Gain insight into responsible quarrying, manufacturing, and waste reduction processes.
Explore reclaimed and recycled material innovations, such as Reformed Stone and Terrazzo.
Identify practical ways to specify natural materials more sustainably in future projects.
Enquire through the form at the bottom of the page
Sign Up:
Sign up to one of our courses or events below, and our trade team will be in touch.