Mastering the Art of French Plaster

[@paulh3973]

Simon is brilliant. We desperately need more talented teachers like him in the world.

[@maryannknox7158]

Indeed We Do totally 💯 agree

[@anitaklamer3360]

And young people like Yanis who want to learn. Bravo Simon you are a brilliant teacher and your passion for your trade is a treat to watch and contagious...look at Yanis's enthusiasm👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@jennygagnon1182]

Is Simon a relative to Billy?

[@connieworcester55]

I agree..!

[@lindabaker2905]

Simon you are wonderful and knowledgeable teacher. You feed the soul and mind as you build the skills in your student. Yannis you are eager to learn and develop your skills. As an educator and a learner I am wowed!

[@manishaholm]

Yannis is a brave man, with the entire world watching his first steps. Simon is a fabulous teacher, instructive, encouraging, supportive. Simply wonderful.

[@lesasmith427]

Simon is a born teacher. Yannis is a quick study! I’m gobsmacked that he made a test patch! Just shows his level of professionalism!

[@jetphinney6624]

Thanks to Simon I actually feel like I could plaster. Done that way in Canada also.

[@christinaanderson2774]

I couldn't agree more!!! Great teacher and student!!

[@essiestardust3892]

Simon is a great master

[@nancyirwin3150]

Absolutely agree! The amount of patience that we got to witness was evident and you can tell that he is someone that has a love and a passion for what he does and genuinely wants to share it with others.

[@shandaly8195]

Agree 💯

[@LeaderLink]

A masterclass on how to teach motivated adults. This channel is packed with so many examples of leadership. 🙌

[@WendyInCollingwood]

🌟 Strong Work Ethic ~ Willingness To Learn New Skills ~ Congenital Professionalism ~ Robust Leadership ~ Are The Reasons I Watch The Petherick Clan et al ! Thank You For The Privilege Of Learning 👏 Huge Respect To All From Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦

[@sandraeubanks3127]

Simon is so patient and kind while he’s teaching Yannis. I am truly impressed with his skill and knowledge.

[@fenellajameson320]

I was literally coming on here to say the exact same thing! Simons so calm and gentle and patient. A fabulous teacher!

[@SandyD2022]

Simon is a great teacher. Not an easy task to learn. Yanis is a natural at it

[@valerierosling3968]

What a brilliant and encouraging teacher. Jannis looked so pleased with his plastering.

[@catherinesommer3648]

What a beautiful lesson, not only in plastering but in relationships. Well done, all of you!

[@mom-ys9sb]

Right on !!!

[@snowmanhubbard]

Yannis seems so humble, with a teachable spirit. Rare quality. Simon's tone is so kind when instructing. A joy to watch.

[@christinaanderson2774]

❤Yanis is a perfectionist! I love the attention he pays!! He is truly wanting to learn this! His work ethic seems to be impeccable.

[@jeanniehall1440]

Just think of how many cheateau owners need help with restoration. I'm sure young men like Yannis will be an asset to the trades as I'm sure that finding great people is in short supply, but finding quality craftsmanship and pride of doing a great job is priceless!!

[@ninas992]

Simon needs his own channel..what a great teacher! So calm and steady..I learned to plaster from my dad and he was the same type of instructor calm and steady..perfect

[@Robin-xr2tz]

I’m so very impressed with Simon and Yannis!! The style of Simon’s teaching is FANTASTIC. Learning a new trade in a second language shows Yannis’ abilities. WOW

[@cherylmowry5615]

That was nearly a father son moment! Simon has certainly done brilliantly teaching and Yannis is a quick study! Now, let's hear Simon speaking french! Anxious to see how well Ryan picks up plasterinng.

[@glendak4093]

So proud of Yannis. Not many young people want to learn a trade. Simon is a great teacher.

[@jessicanadin-tozer8366]

Love Simon. He's a pro presenter and teacher. What a guy 😊

[@whatsupdoc1075]

He should do his own YT Channel. I would watch! ❤

[@bettyrush3651]

That’s gotta be nerve racking to learn in front of thousands of people, good job Yannis

[@Smalfry47]

I am a 76 year old woman and when I was in my 50’s I helped my sister plaster an entire home! We had no one to teach us and after about an hour we had really taught ourselves about what you are showing us here. We started in a back bedroom…. Haha. Go Yannis

[@natrogersau]

That’s so cool❤. I renovated a house during covid restrictions and watched on KZbin so many videos to learn how to tile and do some small concreting repairs to the floor. It’s fun to learn ❤

[@gingerhilbert1914]

I absolutely love to see a master of trade take a beginner under his wing and teach his trade. Yannis has been given an opportunity of a lifetime. Well done Simon, Yannis and Billy!

[@nicolawarren6492]

Amazing job Yanis, you smashed it! Simon is a fabulous teacher. And of course Alex's fantastic filming. Great vlog!

[@dogwoodannie]

Simon has such a calming and soothing voice. I'm sure that helps the student stay calm.

[@dalania323]

This. Is. So. Awesome. I just really enjoy watching your videos everyday! I have an entire garage to plaster...and I'm a 54 year old woman from Oklahoma who has never done this before!! I'm not as scared to tackle it after watching this video!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!

[@tinycotswoldcottage]

You can do it! 💪🏼

[@kailand3056]

Simon is an excellent and patient teacher - he gives simple verbal instructions as he demonstrates how to plaster. I’m very happy that Yannis has this opportunity to learn a skilled trade because he’s obviously very eager to learn.

[@kerrypooler408]

KUDOS to Yannis for being such a brave soul and having the nerve and courage to be so willing to do his first attempt at doing such a tedious job ON CAMERA!!!! Great teacher Simon and such a good sport Billy! EVERYONE is so patience and kind. Nice and thank you

[@nutti2you380]

After reading all those praises of Simon as a teacher, and Yannis as a star pupil, there's little left to add! So I'll say, for Billy and Alex, that opening was good fun! So dramatic, and then "Snap! Wake up, Yannis!" Good acting by Yannis and Simon!

[@kristinewatson3702]

Simon is the perfect example of a mentor and his apprentice does him proud.

[@lfm6269]

Simon thank you for explaining and showing us how to plaster! Yannis is the next generation of artesian plasterers! Great job Yannis! Thanks to Billy and his team. Everyday is so interesting. Thanks Alex for filming!

[@familydutton6568]

Yannis🌟 is an Ah-mazing addition to the team! What a great teacher Simon is as well! We'll done everyone in Crackin On! 👷👨🏼‍🎓🚧☑️🇺🇸💝🇨🇵🇬🇧🌟

[@stuckinmopro8533]

I’m a 68 year old woman who learned how to drywall in my twenties. Forty-five years ago I still remember trying so hard to get just the right angle to hold my trowel, getting the corners just right and deciding just how much I needed to spread on. Simon has been so supportive in his teaching. Great job to Yannis also!

[@maryfunston2783]

Gosh! When I look at my plaster walls, I had no clue of the work that went into them. Wonderful episode.

[@jamesforgey6566]

I love watching a great craftsman teach his skills to an excellent student. Kudos to Simon and Yanis

[@paulinehill8965]

I too want to compliment Simon for wanting to pass along his knowledge to an eager learner. The lesson was a pleasure to watch.

[@mavep2855]

Wonderful to watch Simon the professional pass his knowledge and skills to an eager student. Yannis is doing an amazing job for a beginner. Simon is a natural in front of the camera. Crack on Billy🙏❤️

[@susannystrom-marshall9437]

Simon reminds me of Merlin. He's magical, a sage, full of wisdom and has you all in line. Yanis did wonderfully.......looking forward to Ryan having a go

[@bethjohn5296]

Yes!

[@jefflawrentz1624]

Simon is an excellent teacher. In appearance, he reminds me of pictures I’ve seen of author, Robert Louis Stevenson. Ryan’s facial expressions about learning to plaster are priceless 😂.

[@michelesmith1652]

Billy, Simon, Yannis, Ryan, Rick and others -- all those Billy recruits to work on this beautiful building are such class acts. They have fun, but appreciate and respect each other. I look forward to these videos seeing all the progress.

[@jelenanovakovic7828]

Simon is an incredibly patient and generous teacher, and Yannis an incredible student. Such a great watch.

[@JamesWestAZ]

Yanis is quickly becoming a favorite on the channel. He's a very eager worker, and learns so fast. Seems pretty shy, but I love his personality.

[@ArcticWidow-ek2ce]

I wonder if he's shy, or if he's nervous about speaking English. He's doing a great job learning a new skill in a second language. I wonder if he's getting more from the hands on than he is from the words. He looks a bit confused when its explained then gets a "oh, now I get it " when its demonstrated. Either way, he's doing great.

[@hilarywhiston9873]

What a wonderful thing to do in teaching Yannis, he’s so eager to learn. Well done Simon 😊

[@rayray91764]

There is a shortage of skilled tradesmen in the unions in the U.S. at least in California. Electricians, HVAC, etc. Workers are retiring and there are not enough to replace them. Thank you Simon for teaching Yanis a needed skill! Keep up the great work, Yanis!

[@mrsducky3428]

That has quite a bit to do with California state regulations and unions. Most trade schools are run by unions, and they want to control where the students work. A friend was told he couldn't get a job at McDonald's whilst waiting for jobs to come through the HVAC trade school. He asked how am I supposed to buy gas to get here? They replied "ask your parents"

[@daisylovelock9553]

Do you have technical colleges in Cal'? Where people learn their trades instead of spending a fortune to learn at integrated colleges. Or are there apprentice schemes? Most people prefer to be earning asap.

[@joywebster2678]

Trades are suffering all over because the unions kept them locked down, and yet we knew this gap would happen once the baby boomers retired, stopped working because they were the master tradesmen. They often allowed legacy apprentices in, but so many of my age group were told back in the late 70s, no you ll never get in. Now all trades are screaming for apprentices and skilled workers. Sad for 40 yrsxaf those denied, and now the gap. Hope the union halls are happy with their planning.

[@shirleybewley6646]

Simon is a great teacher! Yannis is a great student! Beautiful for both!

[@athome5859]

The young Jedi emerges. May the plasterboards be with you. A plastering masterclass.

[@elisabethhopson5639]

Alex is back doing the filming, which is great. Simon demonstrates the Delia Smith method of plaster mixing and it all makes perfect sense. He then gives us a masterclass in plastering with the excellent Yannis performing miracles with a trowel. This is what KZbin was invented for and I love it! Thank you so much Petherick School of Plastering, I now know so much more than I did before. Crack on. 😃😍

[@terrileyda5346]

Yay! Yannis! You’re a champion! And an excellent student! Simon must love having you as a helper and an awesome learner!

[@lauramclaine504]

Simon is an extremely talented teacher and very patient. and Yanis is a fast learner😊

[@charminsavage2512]

Watching Simon take hold of the trowel over Yannis hand and correcting his technique reminded me of my grandmother teaching me to write - she held my hand and showed me how to hold the pencil... gentle instructions that form muscle memory. I'm going to have my husband watch this video so he can learn this method of plastering. Smashing job Yannis, things will move quickly with the two of you working together.

[@ericknudson5577]

Your intro was Oscar worthy!!! The best opening scene I've ever seen on a video! EVER!!!

[@murialpack5350]

Simon is the kind of calming person that makes learning a stress free experience. And Yannis ( spelling?) seems to be a natural at plastering, so it’s a dream team! 😁

[@laurelbrennan6295]

Simon, you are a great teacher. I especially like how you held Yanis' hand to guide him and show him the angle and the pressure needed to add the plaster to the wall.

[@catherinemoon3003]

It's just wonderful to see someone learn a trade! Billy and Simon, you have probably changed Yannis" whole life, and that of his family or future family. What you have done is something really important for the whole community.

[@bethjohn5296]

❤

[@sorcha259]

❤❤

[@mindiscott9749]

He's a prefect teachers. He explains why what to do is important. So many people skip that step and that's why people cut corners and end up doing a less than great job. This young man is going to me known for his beautiful plaster work one day. ❤

[@nb5871]

Yannis is a willing and quick learner but he had a master teacher by the looks of it! Well done both of you.

[@leeproulx7412]

I thought that I had clicked on a movie when the introduction began. So well crafted and performed. Watching Simon teach Yanis was a masterclass in engish plastering. So much easier to learn when being taught by a highly skillled tradesman than learning by yourself. Between Billy and Ryan and Simon and Yanis, along with Andre the videographer, this episode should be nominated for an award.

[@richaelblewett5068]

I'll say! It was like watching an episode of This Old Convent on Public Broadcasting with skilled master tradesmen teaching us the right way to do these sorts of things. I love it!

[@lindadunne7288]

You could almost cry watching these two guys, absolutely brilliant.

[@bethjohn5296]

Absolutely!

[@martinalemmerhofer6937]

I was feeling a bit off welling up it was so beautiful to watch.

[@MarianTHickey]

Simon is a great teacher. The convent could be a training ground for many different trades, you’re on to something Billy 👌🏼😉

[@sorcha259]

Now that is a great idea ❤

[@sandytempel7045]

Simon is a great teacher. He is so patient and passionate about doing things the right way! Love his work ethics! Very kind man!

[@pitsnipe5559]

Simon, you are a born teacher. Your patience taking the time to calmly instruct Yannis is amazing. You need to be teaching apprenticeships.

[@taniadevilliers348]

Great videography, welcome back, Alex! Congratulations to Simon and Yannis, for the Masterclass and kudos to Billy, for providing the platform for all this life-changing magic to happen. 🎉

[@dougsargent1808]

You can tell that Simon knows what he's doing. He makes an awesome teacher and Yannis the perfect student. Yannis looks like he is catching on quickly and seems very determined to do a good job. Can't wait to see the finished room. Nice camera work Alex.

[@TheSmdl]

Yanis has been given an amazing opportunity to be taught a craft for a lifetime.

[@heehaw8401]

My grandfather was a carpenter/drywaller/painter and he passed those skills down to his four sons. My uncle recently passed at age 98. His son told me he had 500 paintbrushes. They had to get a tractor trailer to move all his tools out of multiple garages.

[@sorcha259]

❤❤❤

[@kathyevans2968]

That’s so lovely to hear this memory!

[@wendyrose8430]

That’s a lesson for the archives. Something we beginner’s can go to over and over again. Well done Simon and Yannis, can’t wait for Ryan to have a go . We have leant so much from this channel Billy & Co. 🥰

[@victoriatracey5919]

I’m archiving this one also, to teach myself. Excellent video 👏🏻👏🏻😊

[@2horns8myhalo]

Simon is a fantastic teacher and Yanis is an exceptional student... Kudos to both gentlemen. 👏👏

[@reladie]

Cut the bags in half, much easier to pour into bucket.

[@jorunnchristophersen9797]

I agree. Love them both 👍

[@butterflyj1967]

What a fantastic video! Simon you’re a star , such a generous teacher . Yanis did a brilliant job . I could watch all you guys for hours .

[@B.LO.08]

Wow and Wow!! Billy how did you find such an awesome tradesman in Simon??? He’s not only accomplished in his trade but an excellent teacher and trainer. Patient, kind, hands on tutelage and encouraging. I think Yannis was truly touched at the end. It’s quite a good show today!! Great editing as well’

[@patrickharris5903]

It's pretty great that Simon is teaching Yannis a very useful trade. Well Done!

[@shortie8644]

Simon was a natural teacher just brilliant and yanis done excellent job

[@Fillup1957]

Simon is a good teacher and Yannis is a good student/apprentice. Good plastering job. Too funny Billy when you said, "He's (Simon) taking over the channel"...lol 😛

[@dianebouwmeester8630]

The intro was epic! 😂 It is good to have Alex is back to film and edit 🎉

[@MaryDalton64]

Simon is amazing. The fact that he is so willing to take the time and effort to teach Yannis (and all of us watching as well) is wonderful. I think he is a natural in front of the camera, and he explained and demonstrated all the steps in a way that made it easy to understand and retain. Yannis seems to be picking up everything he is being taught very fast, and Simon is going to make a pro out of him by the time they are done with the project.

[@EAP0804]

Simon is a natural instructor. He doesn’t leave out the smallest detail. Yannis is learning from the best.

[@GrannyV29]

You can tell Simon loves what he does and loves teaching.

[@pamelkamah6307]

Simon that was a master class. What a good student Yanis is. Well done everyone 😊

[@trudyramirez8546]

Simon is such a good teacher!

[@empressg9608]

Oscar for best cinematography goes to Alex and Yannis. That intro was brilliant, Scorsese would be proud!

[@jillarmstrong3731]

Simon is an absolute gem of a guy! He is a gentle teacher with so much skill .i love he is taking the time teaching the trade. We need more like Yanis to learn from the best . This is so wonderful. Simon you are incredible . Billy thanks for letting him take over the channel today lol. He to is a natural at vlogging, he must of learned that from you. Lots of skill sharing.

[@michaelpower4188]

Simon, I admire you for your willingness to help yanis, and to make up a mock wall and side panel, you are a natural leader, I send you regards from IRELAND

[@kencase2179]

Happy Wednesday, Team! Great job Yannis. Simon, you're a patient and really good instructor. Alex, welcome back.

[@fenellajameson320]

Seriously Billy, well done on bringing Alex, Yannis, Ryan and Simon into the team. All the kindness and patience and fun with engaging videos from Alex. Inspirational!

[@autodidactin]

LOVED the opening reverie with the perfect music. Well done Yannis and Crack On Team! Many thanks, Simon, for being a great teacher, for us too!

[@shelovesitaly]

I have so much respect for Simon. What a kind and gentle soul. Yannis, you are doing a wonderful job. Your willingness to learn speaks volumes. Bravo!

[@marysell6184]

Simon is truly a master of his craft and an excellent teacher! Janis is definitely a quick study! I agree with Simon that it would be quite rewarding to teach someone as dedicated and willing to learn as Janis. Well done! I learned a lot myself. Thanks to Simon, Janis and Billy. Looking forward to Ryan's lesson tomorrow.

[@deborahmarion9038]

Simon is teaching Yanis the “art” of plastering. Simon is a patient and encouraging teacher. It’s a true test with all of us watching. Go Yannis!

[@suelongview9925]

Simon is a born presenter too, such a calm and methodical approach, no umming or erring. I somehow knew that Yannis had found his talent, lucky man to have a great teacher and to have found his talent all at once. 😀

[@832KJV]

Yannis is a hard worker - it's nice to see someone so keen to learn and Simon is a good teacher.

[@kathyacemoi]

un bon maître d'apprentissage + un bon élève attentif et volontaire = un bon travail . bravo Simon et félicitation Yannis 👋👋👋👋👍

[@luciaroslingshaw2112]

What a great lesson in plastering for all of us!

[@KarynDale]

What an intro !! 🤗😍 Simon is a natural teacher ~ I truly admire that patient quality he has.

[@joz9261]

Simon is a great teacher and so natural in front of the camera. Thank you for being so kind,caring and understanding with Yanis👍

[@iamjacksnick]

Simon, you are a fantastic teacher!!!! Feels like you have taught before. Yannis, great work, I can see just how ready you are to give things a try!!!!

[@mariagillinson8527]

Yanis is super lucky to have a master like Simon showing him the ropes

[@judischarns4509]

Simon is an excellent teacher! It’s a pleasure to watch a good student and a good teacher work together.

[@jodirauth8847]

My grandfather was a master plaster professional. He worked on many beautiful buildings in and around Toledo, Ohio. The only place I have seen his work is the very large Catholic Cathedral in Toledo. He could shape and gold foil plastic and replace frescos. Beautiful work.

[@bethjohn5296]

❤

[@claudiayamada8377]

I could tell immediately that Alex was back filming (producing, directing)! The trowel in the spotlight and Yannis fanaticising about being a master plasterer was brilliant!! Then Simon snapped him out of it. 😂 Simon is a wonderful teacher. He just gave a lesson to Yannis and to all of Billy’s subscribers. What a kind man he is. Now we will see how Ryan does 😬. ❤

[@ThePethericks]

🤣 i lost sleep about producing and writing the script for an entire minute of todays video. i even filmed segments of that and edited the whole thing! but alex is great at what he does and he makes the videos what they are

[@irenelacour3486]

Wow love how patient Simon is when he teaching and Yannis is a great student who can now be a professional plasterer

[@CatherinePerry-l7z]

I loved this. So kind and patient, to give Yanis a chance to learn this trade. He is so eager to learn. Good stuff!

[@leslieweldondesign8384]

Ditto, very moving to watch a true master teaching such a willing and talented student. Speaking of masters, welcome back Alec!

[@shelly-sp2rb]

Simon is a patient teacher. Yannis is learning a really good trade and you see his concentrion his face, he will be great with what he chooses to do as a career. Billy is sweet for allowing the teaching of Yannis and Ryan, also giving Ryan a room to demolish and renovate. You all are great together.

[@donnasauer5462]

Beautiful-the master and the apprentice, both intently involved in passing knowledge in building skills to the next generation.

[@Stephen_A.]

And again, I am brought to tears with Simon and Yanis's interaction and respect for each other. 💝

[@danawilliams9608]

That was beautiful! The teacher and student did a great job and the videographer created an inspiring video! Good job to all!!