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SALI Convention & Exposition 2008 Detailed Class Listings
July 21-26, 2008 |
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Thank you for a great Convention!
Please plan to join us for the 2009 IDAL Convention & Exposition in Memphis, Tennessee July 20-25, 2009.
Detailed Class Listings and Online registration will be available in Spring 2009 - Please check back!
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Classification of Classes
Class are divided into the best category for the technique(s) used during that class. There are some instances during which more than one type of technique will be taught (e.g., stenciling over faux finish). Click on the classification to see those classes.
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| 101-Seaside Cottage Floor Cloth |
Thursday · 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Hours: 4
Fee: $75.00
Teacher: Van Gerena, Carol
This "Seaside Cottage" 2' x 3' Floor Cloth is created using Multi Purpose Cloth and acrylic paint. In this class we will discuss the history, preparation, hemming and finishing of floor cloths, as well as stenciling and decorative paint finishes. The technique of "crosshatch" painting will be used to create the background, and the final stage will be "whitewashing" to give the weathered cottage look. Stencils will include two designs of Seagulls as well as the Diamond Background for the border. Free-hand shading and highlights will be added to complete this informative class.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, one 3" chip brush (flat paint brush), one 1" chip brush, one #2 or #3 small flat shader (artist brush), one #6 or #8 medium flat shader, one #2 or #3 liner brush (artist brush), asst. stencil brushes (three each of 1/4", 3/4", 1"), Med-Lg. Sea Sponge or two rags
Donor: Red Lion Stencils, Rockland Industries, Deco Art
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| 102-Southern Magnolia in Grand Style |
Tuesday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hours: 4
Fee: $50.00
Teacher: Van Gerena, Carol
This beautiful "Southern Magnolia in Grand Style" is created with acrylic paints on a 14" x 20" piece of Multi Purpose Cloth. Using a pattern, the class will trace a heart shaped box and ribbon onto the canvas. Multiple layers of glittery, gauze ribbon trimmed in golden beads will be created using a unique style of painting and specialty paints. The design will be made to "disappear" into the dark background. A 4-layer Magnolia theorem will be stenciled over the top of the ribbon. Special attention will be given to details, shadows, highlights and creating illusion.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, one 3" chip brush (flat paint brush), one 1" chip brush, one #2 or #3 small flat shader (artist brush), one #6 or #8 medium flat shader, one #2 or #3 liner brush (artist brush), asst. stencil brushes (three of each 1/4", 3/4", 1")
Donor: Red Lion Stencils, Rockland Industries, Deco Art
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| 103-21st Century Print Rooms |
Thursday · 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Hours: 6
Fee: $160.00
Teacher: Morris, Helen
Print rooms were fashionable in the 18th century and remain a wonderful vehicle to personalize interiors. Using stencils, gilding and decoupage, we will explore creating both classic and contemporary print rooms. Framed portraits and a postcard gallery are two of the projects offered along with large and small repeating pattern. Four samples, approx. 18"x30" will be stenciled onto lining paper for easy transportation. Subjects for framing and decoupage will be provided but may differ from the brochure photographs. Students keep the four sets of stencils.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, manicure scissors, medium and large good quality stencil brushes (brushes can be bought in class)
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, The Stencil Library, Delta
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| 105-Pretty Parisian Panel |
Wednesday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Hours: 4
Fee: $140.00
Teacher: Discepoli, Laine
Create a framable work of art with a single overlay stencil! We'll work with a multi-color design that gets embedded and distressed in a lime-wash look plaster panel. Learn how to manipulate Venetian plaster with additives and tints, 3D applications and more for the classical European look designers crave. Students will keep the Vase & Pearls stencil from Royal Design Studios and have an amazing addition to their portfolio or walls. This class will be both entertaining and informative with additional insight on marketing artful finishes to help sell your work.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, trowel, Japan scraper, stencil brushes
Donor: Adicolor, PROCEED™
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| 107-Reverse Stenciling |
Wednesday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $210.00
Teacher: Moroni, Lucretia
This unusual technique was taught to me by Mongiardino Master Decorative Painters. Suitable for extremely detailed wood inlaid works/antique Roman marbles imitations. This is a subtractive technique: starting with a pigment coated surface, a pattern is developed by removing areas exposed through stencil, achieving various color shades. Appropriate for works on wood and paper grounds. This technique's application to marbleizing, using a stencil, will also be discussed. A slide show on real wood inlays will be presented at the beginning of the class.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, fan brush, #6 badger, dragger/flogger, assortment of small flat and round brushes, good cotton rags, burlap, wood graining tools
Donor: Sinopia
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| 108-New Stencil Techniques |
Friday · 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Hours: 6
Fee: $150.00
Teacher: Morris, Helen
We will explore unconventional types of stencils that can facilitate fast and accurate pattern over large areas. The class will experiment with various types of decorating masks from The Big & Bold Range at The Stencil Library. Students will also learn how to use Silhouette Stencils, a concept that allows bridgeless motifs in large sizes. The students will take home an assortment of masks and stencils, (some special sizes will be used for the class),and seven samples on Roc-Lon and paper. Paints are Golden Acrylics. Stencils and masks from The Stencil Library.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, scissors, small foam plate roller and tray, medium and large good quality stencil brushes (brushes can be bought in class)
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, The Stencil Library, Roc-Lon Canvas, Delta
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| 109-Designer Fabric |
Friday · 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Hours: 2
Fee: $35.00
Teacher: Van Gerena, Carol
This class will design a fabric panel using a theorem stencil and Shiva Paintstiks. The history and revitalization of theorems will be discussed, and the art of theorem stenciling will be used to create prominent and receding design. Special attention will be given to placement, color choices, shadows and highlights. The use of Paintstiks allow for a softer stenciled effect.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, stencil brushes (two each of 1/4", 1/8", 1/2")
Donor: Red Lion Stencils, Richeson Art Supplies
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| 110-Stencil Design and Cutting Techniques |
Tuesday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Hours: 4
Fee: $175.00
Teacher: Hoeger, Sheri
In this class students will learn how to edit and break down an image into the most important elements for developing as a stencil. Number of overlays and style will vary depending on the appearance desired for the finished work. Students are encouraged to bring in their own images for conversion to a stencil. Copyright free images will also be available for students' use.
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies to Bring: Basic, craft knife with #11 Xacto blade (not box cutter)
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| 111-Rediscover the Art of Theorem Painting! |
Wednesday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hours: 4
Fee: $60.00
Teacher: Van Gerena, Carol
Rediscover the art of theorem painting! This class is devoted to the theorem stencil, and the preparation, care and presentation of painted fabric. Learn about the history of one of the oldest decorative art forms. Practice the basics of stenciling, shading, highlighting, and blending of color over color. Create three different designs using Shiva Paintstiks on velvet-velour fabric, a modern day version of the old style of using oils on velvet. Three wooden frames will be antiqued and stenciled with a one layer design, before inserting the finished theorems.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, stencil brushes (three each of 1/4", 1/8", 1/2"), small foam brush
Donor: Red Lion Stencils, Richeson Art Products
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| 201-Serene Scene by Lake Keowee |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $189.00
Teacher: Dickerson, Barbara
Paint this lovely serene scene on a 14"x18" stretched canvas while learning the "magic" of blending water based oils. You will learn a beautiful Flemish Old Master's color scheme and how to achieve professional quality work. You will receive numerous handouts on the properties of color to refer to later when you are home.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Supplies to Bring: Basic, 1/2" bristle bright brush, 1/4" bristle bright brush, 1/4" sable bright brush, small round sable brush, a metal mixing palette knife, a roll of Viva paper towels
Donor: Holbein and Fredrix
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| 202-Colorful Clouds |
Friday · 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hours: 6
Fee: $129.00
Teacher: Dickerson, Barbara
Learn to paint beautiful colorful clouds on a 12"x16" canvas. You will learn how to paint many different colors as the clouds move away from the light source and why you paint them this way. You will experience the "magic" of using and blending water based oils and go home with gorgeous painted clouds and many useful hand-outs to refer to later.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, 1/2" sable bright brush, 1/4" sable bright brush, metal mixing knife, Viva paper towels
Donor: Holbein and Fredrix
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| 205-I-The Angel in the Garden Mural-Part I |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Part II: Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Hours: 12
Fee: $275.00
Teacher: Brehm, Lynn
Students will complete an approx. 30" x 50" mural on canvas developing skills in rendering stone surfaces with highlights and shadows. Completing the mural by creating a dense foliage background and adding foreground freeform ivy elements, students will focus on blending stenciled and freehand techniques to enrich their completed murals.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, asst. small natural sea sponges, gently used not new, acrylic artist brushes, gloves
Donor: DecoArt Americana
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| 206-From Projecting to Presentation |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Hours: 4
Fee: $195.00
Teacher: Brehm, Lynn
Learn how to prepare a mural project for a formal client presentation. A perfectly scaled rendering will not only aid you in completion of your work, but will sell the job for you! Workshop will be conducted in two segments: 2 hr. lecture/demo on the use of the overhead projector to aid in completing large mural projects. In the second 2 hour segment, students will produce a scale rendering in color pencil and complete the project using paint on a prepared canvas panel suitable for presentation.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, asst. chip brushes, good quality artist acrylic brushes, different sizes
Donor: Golden and DecoArt
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| 207-Nigel's English Cottage |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Hours: 4
Fee: $115.00
Teacher: Discepoli, Laine
Learn simple mural construction in this charming cottage scene embedded into a decorative finish. Use textured plaster & color blending techniques (materials provided by Adicolor & Golden) to create this enchanting sample that can grow to fit walls of any size. Featured in a designer home show, this finish earned rave reviews, ultimately generating thousands of dollars in paid work! Expand your portfolio and abilities with these 2 completed samples (one with scene, one with multiple plasters only) on 16"x22" boards. Also take home mural pattern and a special surprise gift!
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, artist brushes, chip brushes, Japan scrapers, sponges
Donor: Adicolor, Golden Artist Colors
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| 208-Nigel's Neighbor |
Saturday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hours: 4
Fee: $145.00
Teacher: Discepoli, Laine
Explore your inner artist with simple pattern transfer techniques that will let you create this beautiful mini-mural stone cottage window. We'll work on canvas so you can take home your window to be installed wherever you like! Use Golden artist acrylics and glazes to explore painting backgrounds by creating distance and atmospheric pressure, then develop the mid-section subject view and finally work on close up details like the window sill, plant and stone frame in this loose translation of a trompe l'oeil painting.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, artist brushes, chip brushes, rags
Donor: Adicolor, Golden Artist Colors
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| 209-Grisaille Mural |
Wednesday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $149.00
Teacher: Menendez, Henri
Learn the art of "Grisaille" (French for grey) otherwise known as monochromatic mural painting. A fast paced and challenging class. Study composition, layout, perspective, balance, shading, depth, and much more as you complete this elegant and time honored technique on a 36"x26" canvas using acrylics. Great selling tool for the decorative artist and muralist alike. BONUS: Teacher will also demo and discuss several other completed projects using this style.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Supplies to Bring: Basic, 18" transparent ruler, 2" green tape, assortment of quality artists brushes including (1" fan, 3/4" angled white china bristle, liners, sword striper, 1 1/2" flat), 2' piece of string, pencil
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| 210-I-Exotic Renaissance Tapestry-Part I - SOLD OUT |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Tuesday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Part II: Wednesday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $325.00
Teacher: Pace, Jennifer
Elegant, eclectic, quirky project for advanced muralists with sophisticated clients. This "Tapestry" floor cloth/wall hanging is a fabulous means to display your versatility and an interesting addition to your portfolio. This fast paced class utilizes stencil, leafing techniques and freehand acrylic painting so it's perfect for the advanced muralist/painter. You'll complete (1) 2'x3'5" canvas with tabs and be supplied with everything you need to complete the project + manual. Assembly included. Rod/tassels not included.
Skill Level: Advanced
Supplies to Bring: Basic
Donor: Golden Artist Colors
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| 211-Fun Faux Clouds |
Friday · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hours: 2
Fee: $75.00
Teacher: Ferguson, Jennifer
Have fun in this class and create beautiful "faux" clouds. Relax, get creative and learn this fun and simple technique. We will cover clouds for different perspectives-ceilings and walls. Each student will complete 3 (18"x24") sample boards.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, sea sponge (small), chip brushes, black stippler, badger brush, palette paper, palette knife, water container, spray bottle, assorted artist brushes
Donor: Faux Effects
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| 212-I-Undersea Fantasy Mural |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Tuesday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Part II: Wednesday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Hours: 12
Fee: $265.00
Teacher: McLoughlin, Arlene
Students will learn the steps to create this exciting undersea mural with acrylics on a 30"x40" canvas. The techniques shown will include cloud formations, utilizing light sources, dark value under-painting and depicting marine wild life. Students will use a variety of brushes, sponges and glazes to build up color texture and value. Stencils(that the students keep) of the marine life will be used for exact shape and size as well as free hand painting techniques and transferring an image.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic & artist brushes
Donor: Golden & Delta
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| 213-I-Depth Perception Made Perfect-Part I |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Tuesday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Part II: Wednesday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Hours: 12
Fee: $189.00
Teacher: Dickerson, Barbara
Learn how to achieve proper depth perception "every time" by making and using an Intensity Color Wheel. Learn the Magic of blending water-based oils and how to mix colors by painting this Tuscany scene on 12"x16" canvas. Take home the painting, an Intensity Color Wheel and several in depth handouts explaining important properties of color. This class is a must to expand your knowledge for a more dramatic look that pulls the viewer into your painting or mural.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, 1/2" sable bright brush, 1/4" sable bright brush, small round sable brush, metal mixing knife, Viva paper towels
Donor: Holbein and Fredrix
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| 215-Color Theory: Build Knowledge & Skill |
Friday · 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Hours: 6
Fee: $129.00
Teacher: Dickerson, Barbara
A MUST for anyone interested in learning more about color theory: what colors go best together & why, what happens when certain colors are blended together or put next to each other, plus NUMEROUS other important properties of color. No matter what your area of painting, be it murals, decorative painting, stenciling, faux, etc., this class will give you much needed knowledge. Finish AT LEAST five 11"x14" samples on canvas using water based oils and receive many handouts about color.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, one 1/2" black or red sable bright brush, roll of Viva paper towels
Donor: Holbein and Fredrix
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| 301-Cherubini |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $300.00
Teacher: Vigini, Nicola
Create a floating grottesca cherub design inspired by Pompeian fresco using a multilayer stencil over an aged and distressed background on lime paint. The final result will have the softness and feeling of an ancient Roman painting.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Supplies to Bring: Basic, variety of round & flat artists brushes, variety of stencil brushes
Donor: Faux Effects
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| 302-Medallion Ornament - A Study |
Saturday · 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hours: 6
Fee: $250.00
Teacher: Finkelstein, Pierre
Ornamentation and trompe l'oeil are skills that come easier if completely understood. Pierre Finkelstein is ready to walk you through painting a dramatic medallion (the same one featured in his book, The Art of Faux. Don't miss out on his innovative way of teaching the placement of light and shadow. Students will create a painted study of this powerful circular ornament showing all of the stages. Students of all levels will enjoy using this as a reference for future projects. Bring all ornamentation brushes. Brush kit available for sale in class.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, hard #5 pencil or mechanical pencil, white eraser, straightedge (18" min), blue tape, palette, personal brush kit
Donor: Golden Artist Colors
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| 303-Pilaster Trompe L'oeil |
Friday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $350.00
Teacher: Finkelstein, Pierre
Making a painted Pilaster column look real takes two things: great design, and correct placement of light and shadow. Pierre Finkelstein takes care of both of those hurdles plus a few more. Using a laser-cut stencil, students will draw the design in minutes for painting. Students walk away with an impressive sample on a stone-like surface. Explore the possibilities with Pierre's exciting new technique and encouraging teaching style. Students will use stencil set with option to buy. Brush Kits available for sale before class.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, hard #5 pencil or mechanical pencil, straightedge (18" min), painters tool (or 3" blade), blue tape, palette, rags, sponge, sandpaper, personal brush kit (brush kit available for purchase in class)
Donor: Golden Artist Colors
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| 304-Not For Walls Only ... Custom Tapestries |
Tuesday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $369.00
Teacher: von Weitzer, Heidi
Let's step into the world of architectural Trompe L'oeil for the non fine artist. No drawing skills needed. Learning the use of a pouncing wheel, use of black and white Xerox copies, 3-D shading and more. What can I say? I make it as easy as possible to come up with a really unique piece of art work. You may apply these techniques to furniture, walls, columns, fire places and mantels.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, assorted art brushes, flat & round: 2-4" double chip brushes; 3-2" chip brushes; 150 & 220 sand paper; steel wool-fine, med, & course; 6" putty knife; 36" packing tube for transporting completed work; 1/4" and 1/2" quilting tape; 3/4" blue tape; 2" masking tape; foam plates
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| 305-Trompe L'oeil Grisaille |
Friday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $325.00
Teacher: Vigini, Nicola
Following a lesson on the theory of shadow and light, participants will transfer the trompe l'oeil image, using a unique multi-layer stencil, onto the pre-primed surface. This workshop is designed with intermediate to advanced decorative artists in mind.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Supplies to Bring: Basic, variety of round & flat artists brushes, variety of stencil brushes
Donor: Faux Effects
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| 306-Painting Striped Drapery |
Wednesday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $250.00
Teacher: Hoeger, Sheri
In this class students will learn to hand paint striped drapery using PROCEED™ slow drying acrylics on 24"x26" canvas.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, soft synthetic #6, #8 and #12 Filbert brushes, #8 white bristle Filbert brush or flat brush
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Roc-Lon
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| 307-Drapery Made Simple |
Friday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $135.00
Teacher: Pace, Jennifer
Can you paint a believable drape? Want to improve or speed up your drapery technique? Don't get lost in a maze of fabric. Make money by learning a fast and easy way (Especially on tall walls). Unravel the mystery, learn simple tricks of the trade with tried and true techniques on a 30"x72" cambric panel in acrylic. It's amazingly easy!!!!
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic
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| 308-Faux Wood & Marble Inlays |
Tuesday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $260.00
Teacher: Moroni, Lucretia
I will show pictures of churches, choirs, wood inlays and Florentine marble work. We will paint a faux wood Italian Walnut "Radica" panel and a marble panel with dry Pigment, and using a subtractive technique the landscape design will be developed by removing areas exposed through stencils, achieving various marbles, colors and wood grains. Technique learned by Mongiardino Master Decorative Painters. These are the samples students will produce and take home. This class is compatible and a step forward to Reverse Stencils.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, fan brush, #6 badger, dragger/flogger, assortment of small flat and round brushes, good cotton rags, burlap, wood graining tools, small stencil brushes
Donor: Sinopia
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| 311-Trompe L'oeil-The Art and the Science |
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $327.00
Teacher: Ketteran, Amy
Learn the how and why behind making an object appear 3-D, without having to do still-life, light studies or finding a picture with exactly the right lighting. Learn the four elements in all good Trompe L'oeil, how and why to place dark and light, the science and art behind color choices, your single most useful tool (and it's free) and top resources for shapes and forms and more. Take home a 30"x40" painting, on muslin, of an urn, brush kit and paint kit and invaluable information.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Supplies to Bring: Basic, several sizes of artist brushes and water container
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| 402-Faux Fresco Portrait - SOLD OUT |
Friday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $325.00
Teacher: Crosby, Sean
Learn how to render a convincing Faux Fresco portrait in the style of the Italian Renaissance masters using a combination of transparent glazes, opaque highlight painting, and simple yet effective aging/distressing techniques. Learn image transfer techniques, receive information on the marouflage installation technique for painted canvas. Complete your own Faux Fresco on a 16"x20" canvas panel over textured plaster base. Products used will include Faux Effects Plastertex, Faux Creme Colors and Activator. Learn from a professional with experience both on the job and in the classroom.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, enough sheets of Sally's graphite paper to cover 16"x20" board; 2" chip brush; 15 sheets of cheese cloth; 16 oz. deli container for water; 150 & 220 sandpaper; brushes: (round sizes 1, 2, 4 & 8) (flat sizes 1/2" & 3/4"); sea sponge
Donor: Faux Effects
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| 404-Portrait Painting |
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $189.00
Teacher: Dickerson, Barbara
Take this class this year and learn how to paint a portrait using the "classical realism palette" and techniques used by DaVinci and John Singer Sargent. You will learn how to mix the colors and paint the skin, hair, nose, eyes, ears, mouth, etc. You will not perfect the painting in class: "The goal of this class is to learn enough about the techniques to practice on your own." You will go home with numerous handouts.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Supplies to Bring: Basic, 1/2" sable bright brush, size 8 sable filbert brush, size 2 sable filbert brush, small sable round brush, metal palette knife
Donor: Holbein and Fredrix
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| 407-Daisy Bouquet |
Wednesday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hours: 4
Fee: $89.00
Teacher: Dickerson, Barbara
Learn the techniques for painting daisies in a fast and beautiful way. Take this class and learn the "magic" of blending water based oils on canvas. We will practice the daisies and leaves first then we will paint on a 12"x16" canvas to learn the flow of strokes and colors in a complete painting. This workshop is to give you an opportunity to learn HOW to practice daisies at home and how to put a painting together so that it looks finished. Receive lots of handouts for referencing. HAVE FUN!!!
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, 1" sable bright brush, approx. 1/8" sable bright brush, #2 sable script liner, roll of Viva paper towels, a metal mixing palette knife
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| 408-Modern Paint with Old Japanese Motif |
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $225.00
Teacher: Kurimato, Yaeko and Sun, Shou San
You will learn Japanese and Chinese painting in one day. We will make three paintings: Japanese wood graining with water and flower motif, Japanese indigo fabric with historical symbol patterns, and Chinese bamboo painting. These paintings can be an art piece or a big mural. You will get Japanese stencil patterns, and a Chinese brush, as well as your original calligraphy design from your name or your favorite word. Yaeko is from Tokyo and Shan Sun Shou is from Beijing.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, sketchbook, ruler 15" or longer, charcoal pencil or chalk, sponge, rag, white bristle flat brushes (1", 2", 3", 4"), personal brush sets (round 1", 2", flat 2", 4"), spray bottle, water container
Donor: Golden Artist Acrylics
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| 502-Sumptuous Silks |
Friday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $300.00
Teacher: Testerink, Cindy
A group of 4 of our favorite finishes that imitate silk fabric using Perfetto plasters and Blue Pearl paints. Designers love these finishes! Don't miss this class
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, hard plastic trowel if you have one, can be purchased in class if you don't
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| 503-Reactive Metallics & Modellos |
Thursday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hours: 4
Fee: $165.00
Teacher: Lord, Gary
Learn to use reactive metallic paints to achieve real rust, oxidized finishes, and natural organic patinas. Combine these techniques with LusterStone, Aquacolors, metallic foils and other materials to create beautiful one of a kind finishes.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, chip brushes, stainless steel trowel, Japan scrapers, stencil brushes
Donor: Modello, Magic Metallics, Faux Effects
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| 504-Patina Gracefully |
Thursday · 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hours: 6
Fee: $105.00
Teacher: Stonehouse, Julie
Creating patina finishes is random because it employs a chemical reaction -- that's what makes it fun and frustrating! In this class, play with product first on copper sheets, then make samples on paint and leaf. Samples made include rusted steel, textured board, and patina leaf molding. Teacher will discuss experiences with patina finishes and clients. Modes of applying patina solutions and different patina products will be explored. A simulated job site will be part of the class.
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies to Bring: Basic, stipple brush, Japan scrapers or trowel
Donor: ArtChemicals.com, Golden Artist Colors, Modern Masters
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| 505-Faux Marquetry Decoration with Modellos - SOLD OUT |
Thursday · 8:30 AM - Noon
Hours: 4
Fee: $225.00
Teacher: Royals, Melanie
Create intricate faux marquetry samples on both premium wood and unfinished cork samples using Modello Designs Marquetry Masking Patterns (patent pending). This system provides a layered masking sequence that allows for the creation of elegant marquetry looks in a minimal amount of time. These types of designs can be applied to all wood surfaces, but are particularly applicable to high end hardwood floor treatments. Additionally, we will explore applying the marquetry system to unfinished cork tiles, offering the advantage of being able to decorate and finish the tiles BEFORE they are installed. Includes appropriately sized boxes for shipping home!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic
Donor: Modello Designs, Faux Effects
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| 505-B-Faux Marquetry Decoration with Modellos - NEW! - SOLD OUT |
Thursday · 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Hours: 4
Fee: $225.00
Teacher: Royals, Melanie
Create intricate faux marquetry samples on both premium wood and unfinished cork samples using Modello Designs Marquetry Masking Patterns (patent pending). This system provides a layered masking sequence that allows for the creation of elegant marquetry looks in a minimal amount of time. These types of designs can be applied to all wood surfaces, but are particularly applicable to high end hardwood floor treatments. Additionally, we will explore applying the marquetry system to unfinished cork tiles, offering the advantage of being able to decorate and finish the tiles BEFORE they are installed. Includes appropriately sized boxes for shipping home!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic
Donor: Modello Designs, Faux Effects
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| 506-Dimensions in Chaux* Marble |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $325.00
Teacher: Jones, Nancy
Pure slaked lime plaster, used for walls and surfaces since the Sumerians 4,000 BC. Explore the unique properties of pure slaked lime paints and plasters combined with natural earth pigments from Italian quarries suitable for interior and exterior applications. Once fully cured, these products return to their original form of limestone providing a durable surface with a high-end natural aesthetic. Not only are these fine decorative finishes, but the products are UV resistant and naturally "green." Create stunning Roman Red Marble, Lapis and Durango Limestone finishes on MDF.
*CHAUX (SHO) FR.N.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, Japan Blades, 7" Venetian trowel
Donor: Dimensions International Italian Lime Plaster
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| 507-All Day Marble Workshop - SOLD OUT |
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $325.00
Teacher: Finkelstein, Pierre
Don't be rushed. Spend an entire day with Pierre Finkelstein and practice your marble skills. Students will gain a better understanding of the different types of marble, the tools used to create realistic marble, and the various steps involved. Mediums, paints, and other materials will be discussed. Quick drills and practicing on paper will increase confidence and prepare for the creation of up to 5 sample boards of finished marbles. From beginner to advanced, this class will improve marbling skills. Bring all marble brushes. Minimal brush kit available for purchase in class.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, pencil, straightedge (min. 18"), sea sponge, palette, rags, blue tape, personal brush kit, badger brush, brush kit available for sale in class
Donor: Golden Artist Colors
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| 604-I-Vogue Finishes-Part I |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Friday · 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Part II: Saturday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hours: 8
Fee: $275.00
Teacher: Prowinski, Jacek
Finishes created include old world texture with easy application, metallic finish with contemporary effect-great money maker-very elegant finish with soft texture, very unique leather finish with stunning effect and multi layered Venetian plaster combined with iridescent colors. Students will complete five, in-style faux finishes on styrene boards. Return home and impress your clients and designers with these cutting edge finishes.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, stainless steel trowel
Donor: Splendour Studios
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| 605-Cool Paint from the Hardware Store |
Tuesday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hours: 4
Fee: $200.00
Teacher: Wilson, Lori
Staying current on products in the market includes looking at what's happening in the Big Boxes and small, locally owned, hardware stores. There are many economical yet unique decorating materials being produced for the do-it-yourself market. Using creativity, this class will cover some of the not-so-well-known products from the largest paint manufacturers.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, palette knife; putty knife or texture blades; cotton rag; China bristle brush; sea sponge; softening brush; any other favorite brushes or tools
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| 607-I-Design Trend Collection 2008-Part I |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Part II: Friday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 16
Fee: $495.00
Teacher: Phelps, Donna
Are you finding jobs more difficult to come by? Are your designers and clients as tired of seeing "old world" finishes as you are of doing them? Then it's time to separate yourself from the pack by spiking your portfolio with these new and exciting trend designs from Donna's 2008 Collection! Reinvigorate your creativity, portfolio, and business with these unique combinations of Faux Effects textures, patterns, and metallics. Complete the 19" x 24" samples shown + one or more bonus "surprise" finish samples! Students will take home a $65 Victoria Larsen stencil, Pavan Plastic Float, and Triangular Rubber Trowel.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, 4" Whizz roller, asst. stencil brushes, stainless Venetian plaster trowel, chip brush, 1" blue tape, foam plates
Donor: Sarasota School of Faux & Architectural Finishing, Faux Effects International
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| 608-Scrapbooking for the Walls |
Friday · 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Hours: 4
Fee: $200.00
Teacher: Wilson, Lori
Interested in increasing the "personalization" of walls for your clients? Create a portfolio-ready sample while learning techniques and materials that will allow you to transfer, paint, collage, and protectively seal images and other personal items. Golden's brand new Digital Mixed Media products will be introduced. Creating meaning and helping your client personally express ideas will be emphasized. Expect some "guest star" appearances who will share their wealth of practical knowledge as well!
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, palette knife; putty knife or texture blades; cotton rag; China bristle brush; sea sponge; softening brush; any other favorite brushes or tools
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc., PROCEED™ Professional Decorative Painting System
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| 610-I-Creative Textures/Creative Finishes-Part I |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Part II: Friday · 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Hours: 12
Fee: $395.00
Teacher: Winblad, Patricia
This class will explore your creative side by teaching you ways to use mixed mediums to create unique finishes ranging from old world finishes to distressed marble, and modern sleek finishes. We will be using Adicolor's lime based plasters such as Marmarino, Mazzar, and Adicolor's Stucco Antico, metallic plasters (Veli velluti) and more. Stencils and modellos will also be incorporated with plasters. You will complete 5 samples on masonite boards.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Supplies to Bring: Basic, trowel, Japan scrapers
Donor: Adicolor
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| 611-Decorating Trends for You in 2008-2009! |
Wednesday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Hours: 4
Fee: $200.00
Teacher: Wilson, Lori
Spend time with the Application Specialist from Golden Artist Colors, Inc. who has interpreted color and texture trends derived from the authority in color forecasts into one-of-a-kind finishes and applications. Be sure to bring your "how-to" questions! Expect to review a trending presentation, experiment with wet materials and receive six ready-to-go sample boards.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, palette knife; putty knife or texture blades; cotton rag; China bristle brush; sea sponge; softening brush; any other favorite brushes or tools
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc., PROCEED™ Professional Decorative Painting System
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| 612-Moldings & More |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Hours: 4
Fee: $135.00
Teacher: Zouzounis, Julie & Brown, Jacci
Don't limit your custom faux finishes to the walls! Existing baseboards and decorative moldings provide fabulous opportunities to update and enhance any room. Students will complete six sellable molding samples varying from formal metallics to rustic woods. If time permits we'll also offer a bonus sample in your choice of three colors. Don't leave money on the table-moldings can translate to elegant fireplace mantels, cabinet and furniture finishes.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, six 2" foam brushes, 3 chip brushes, small sea sponge
Donor: Faux Effects, Modern Masters
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| 613-Decorative Painting Extravaganza - SOLD OUT |
Wednesday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $185.00
Teacher: Zaffle, George
Class will involve demos, discussions and hands on practice with many faux and decorative painting effects. Full day format will allow us to acquire a working knowledge of many tricks, techniques and specialty tools. Topics covered include cabinet finishes, wood graining and burl, painted stones and marble, gilding with 23k leaf and other leafs, raised stenciling, tortoise shell, pounce patterns, and more. Learn inexpensive tools and simple methods for creating specialty effects. Use acrylics, beer and powdered pigments, chemical agents for oxidizing and more. Be prepared with questions and special requests. Bring products or tools you'd like demonstrated or explained.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, cotton rags, soft natural sea sponge, notebook and pen
Donor: Golden Artist Colors
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| 614-Unusual Textures-Using Unusual Mediums |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $369.00
Teacher: von Weitzer, Heidi
This class was sold out in 2007. Let's again create seven 16"x20" unusual textures like Florentine plaster, python snake skin, faux Venetian plaster, denim, concrete, shimmer and nickel, using fabric, bubble wrap, paint, sand metal chips and more. Your portfolio will be "different" because these finishes are exclusive to the "original" Faux Academy™ students and have been featured on TV and several magazines.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, six 4" double chip brushes, four 2" chip brushes, sandpaper-150, 220, steel wool-coarse, medium & fine, 6" putty knife, 1/4", 1/2" and 3/4" quilting tape, 3/4" blue tape, 2" masking tape, natural sea sponges (medium to large), lots of foam plates
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| 616-I-European Cabinet Finishes with an Accent (Literally)-Part I |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Wednesday · 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Part II: Thursday · 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hours: 12
Fee: $369.00
Teacher: von Weitzer, Heidi
European Cabinet Finishes with an Accent (literally). What I do teach is this: En vogue faux finishes for kitchen cabinets, painted, distressed, pitted, glazed, and textured. It's about time that you don't miss out on the "hot" craze for European distress furniture, mimicking the Paris flea market finds. Five finishes and one secret bonus finish, "hot off the press" will be executed on the small cabinet doors that YOU bring. See you in class.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, 4 small paneled doors-natural; 1 small paneled door-painted Linen White; 1 small paneled door-white washed, poor quality pls; 6 4" double chip brushes; 6 2" chip brushes; 150 & 220 sandpaper; steel wool-fine, med & coarse; tack cloth; 6" putty knife; foam plates. Contact Heidi for how to get the panels: 618-541-6086.
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| 617-From Euro Trash to American Treasure |
Friday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 6
Fee: $369.00
Teacher: von Weitzer, Heidi
Let's be a design star and re-vamp a cheap flea market find into a drop dead gorgeous piece of art. A piece which you may ask several thousand dollars for. Whoever said that there is not money to be made with furniture. Create your niche, work in your studio with a cup of coffee doing what you like best...making money. You will walk away with 5 exclusive finishes, easy to render and hot to sell(rendered on 5 small doors you bring). Of course we work with fabrics, paint, flour, coffee, etc.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, 4 small paneled doors-natural; 1 small paneled door-painted Linen White; 1 small paneled door-white washed, poor quality, pls; 6 4" double chip brushes; 6 2" chip brushes; 150 & 220 sandpaper; steel wool - fine, med & coarse; tack cloth; 6" putty knife; foam plates. Contact Heidi for how to get the panels: 618-541-6086.
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| 618-Wonderful Wax |
Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Hours: 4
Fee: $85.00
Teacher: Stonehouse, Julie
Play with wax and pigments to produce four samples: Old World and Distressed moldings, and troweled and stenciled polystyrene boards. Explore different acrylic waxes and discuss paste wax application on plaster. The teacher will have samples of wax finishes using both acrylic- and solvent-based wax for comparison. Safety with pigments, while being creative, is emphasized. These are great furniture and cabinet finishes!
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies to Bring: Basic, Japan scrapers or steel trowel
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| 619-Gilding Fundamentals |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Hours: 4
Fee: $105.00
Teacher: Stonehouse, Julie
Learn about gilding: the difference between water gilding and oil gilding. Produce simple projects that are sellable: all-over gold leaf board, copper schabin board, and distressed molding. Experience the use of leaf on rolls, loose leaf, and patent leaf and understand the uses for composition leaf versus real gold leaf. Topics covered in class will include job site success for interior and exterior gilding, good base colors, and ways to protect your work. Teacher will share portfolio of gilding projects.
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies to Bring: Basic
Donor: Golden Artist Colors
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| 620-Enviro-Deco Arts |
Tuesday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $295.00
Teacher: Sickler, Dean
Learn how to work with natural pigments, plasters and paints to keep them compliant with low or no VOC projects. Customers are increasingly asking for "safe" products to go in their homes. Seven take-home samples of environmentally friendly plasters and paints will be created. Quality and creativity does not have to be sacrificed to go "Green" and you will see the exciting possibilities in working with these new/old materials in decorative artistry. Two natural plasters, 2 low-VOC plasters, Lime paint, and natural earth pigments will be used.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, small stainless steel trowel, sea sponge, chip brushes, rags
Donor: Texston Venetian Plasters, Adicolor's Pitture ala Calce, natural iron oxide pigments
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| 621-Wall Embellishing by Golden |
Tuesday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Hours: 4
Fee: $200.00
Teacher: Wilson, Lori
Discover the hidden treasures of the GOLDEN product line: mediums to use on fabrics, glass and metal as well as Glass Bead Gel, Crackle Paste, Micaceous Iron Oxide, Iridescent and Interference Colors. If you've wanted to know everything about GOLDEN products, this is the class for you! Expect to experiment with wet materials, receive three ready-to-go sample boards and create a materials reference chart for your home studio.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, palette knife, putty knife or texture blades, cotton rag, China bristle brushes, sea sponge, softening brush, any other favorite brushes and tools
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc., PROCEED™ Professional Decorative Painting System
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| 622-I-Wood Icing-Part I |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Tuesday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Part II: Wednesday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 16
Fee: $348.00
Teacher: Wilde, Rose
This one gets the creative juices flowing! This will be a free form class, teaching the various techniques of Wood Icing application. For each board students will be given various sample choices for every technique Wood Icing has to offer. Students will then choose a design or they may create a design for themselves, using the technique being taught. They will have 8 to 10 sample boards to take home at the end of class. We use hard board for our 9"x12" sample boards. Students will take home the following items: Reptile Fabric, Stencils, Palette Knife and Tote bag. NOTE from Instructor Rose Wilde: We have posted TWO NEW photos, showing new techniques that will be taught in this class. One is called Marbled Flowers, using the technique of adding color to the product prior to application. The other is a simple but impressive technique for creating a "Straw Hut" design. I have more surprises coming as well!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, sanding block (medium to coarse), 100 grit sand paper, dust mask, spray bottle, small soft rags (disposable), 1/8", 1/4", 1/2" masking tape
Donor: Wood Icing
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| 623-Luminous Wall Finishes - SOLD OUT |
Wednesday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hours: 4
Fee: $200.00
Teacher: Wilson, Lori
Explore translucent and transparent metallic wall finishing products by GOLDEN while creating six portfolio-ready sample boards! Experiment with products from Golden Artist Colors, Inc. including Glass Bead Gel and the PROCEED™ Professional Decorative Painting System of Metallic Textures and Mediums. Experimenting is encouraged! Tips on how to take these ideas to the wall as well as furniture applications will also be included.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, palette knife, putty knife or texture blades, cotton rag, China bristle brushes, sea sponge, softening brush, any other favorite brushes and tools
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc., PROCEED™ Professional Decorative Painting System
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| 624-Master Techniques |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Hours: 4
Fee: $200.00
Teacher: Wilson, Lori
Using the PROCEED™ Professional Decorative Painting System, recreate finishes developed by master painters: Pierre Finkelstein, Sean Crosby and Nicola Vigini. Lori Wilson, who has studied with these masters, will guide you in creating three portfolio-ready sample boards. Included in the cost of the class will be one stencil and brush from Pierre Finkelstein Institute.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic palette knife; putty knife or texture blades; cotton rag; China bristle brush; sea sponge; softening brush; any other favorite brushes or tools
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc., PROCEED™ Professional Decorative Painting System
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| 627-Advanced Cabinet Finishes |
Friday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hours: 4
Fee: $225.00
Teacher: Goldenberg, Susie
Cabinets are one of the hottest finishes in today's market. Take these skills to a new level with these advanced cabinet finishes, distressed finishes, and very innovative techniques. You will complete 4 samples on small cabinet doors
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Supplies to Bring: Basic, 4 styrofoam plates, two 2" chip brushes
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| 630-Decorative Countertop Restoration - SOLD OUT |
Wednesday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $325.00
Teacher: Jones, Nancy
Explore three different concrete based plasters suitable for the Decorative Artisan focused on countertop restoration. Review proper surface preparation and products used for priming an existing substrate including Formica, ceramic tile and exterior MDF. Discover the unique properties of three concrete based plasters including SkimStone, E-Crete and Moroccan Tadelakt while learning decorative troweling techniques including the incorporation of Modello Designs, integral color and acrylic dye stains. Create more decorative effects with acrylic waxes and mica powders while investigating the combinations of topcoats suitable for countertop applications. Previous experience with troweling techniques and concrete plasters is recommended but not required.
NOTE from Nancy Jones:
The class description has changed slightly from the above/published info. I now realize that Tadelakt is too difficult to teach in such a condensed situation - it would only frustrate eveyone involved. Instead, I will be using Skimstone, Ecrete and Granicrete decorative concrete systems for our hands-on samples. I hope you will find this change to be more beneficial to you than the originally proposed class. -Nancy Jones
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, Japan blades, 7" Venetian trowel
Donor: Modern Masters, ProFaux, Dimensions
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| 631-Skimstone™ ... Beyond the Basics |
Tuesday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $325.00
Teacher: Jones, Nancy
SkimStone™, a hybridized Portland cement, is an innovative decorative finish suitable for unsealed concrete as well as other hard surfaces including previously sealed concrete, laminate, ceramic tile, fiberglass and furniture. You will be encouraged to design your own color combinations with color theory guidance from the instructor as we create complex trowelled tile finishes. In addition, you will be introduced to combinations of aggregates, mica powders, metallic patinas, acrylic wood stains and stonewashed pigments to enhance the finish. A discussion of sealers for waterproofing and stain prevention and combination topcoats to create impervious surfaces will be addressed.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, 7" Ventetian trowel
Donor: Modern Masters
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| 632-Cabinet Finishes |
Thursday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hours: 4
Fee: $195.00
Teacher: Goldenberg, Susie
Cabinets are one of the biggest money makers and most requested finishes. Learn finishes that clients want & that will make you money. Four class samples done on small cabinet doors. Learn French antiquing, decorative stud application to dress up plain doors, wood trim on painted surfaces, and random crackle. This is our most popular class at our Atlanta school.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, two 2" chip brushes, 4 styrofoam plates, sea sponge, 1/2" artist brush
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| 633-Parvati Textures Cotton Plaster |
Saturday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hours: 4
Fee: $295.00
Teacher: Goldenberg, Susie
Learn the most innovative & newest product in the industry-all natural cotton plaster. Effects added to plaster include glitters, micas, yarns, minerals, flock etc. Trowel on or spray on repairable, sound absorbent, user & environmentally friendly, any color, variety of textures. Complete 4 portfolio size samples on durable boards. Class includes Parvati trowel & installer manual.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies to Bring: Basic, 4 styrofoam plates
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| 634-An Implementers Guide to Proceed (TM) |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Hours: 8
Fee: $235.00
Teacher: Burleigh, Brian & Tammy
During this one day class we will examine "in depth" the multi faceted new line from Golden, PROCEED™. This unique line allows an unlimited color and texture range enabling more flexibility to bring your work to its creative edge. You will put four 14"x20" top selling finishes in your portfolio as well as a bank of knowledge from husband and wife team Tammy and Brian Burleigh, who implement large and small jobs every day using this wonderful product line.
Skill Level: All Levels
Supplies to Bring: Basic, stainless steel Venetian trowel, Japan scraper, blender/stipple brush
Donor: PROCEED™ by Golden
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