IDAL 2010 Convention & Expo Detailed Class Listings
Portland OR
July 21-25, 2010 |
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| T109-Persian Carpet Panels |
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $290.00
Instructor: Helen Morris, The Stencil Library
Almost too good for floors! Think walls, furniture and fabrics too. This project gives a grounding in stenciling using paint, metal leaf and corner techniques. You will measure, mask and color the panel following instruction but leave room for artistic license. The class sample will be created in a suitcase friendly size onto canvas. A full size stencil set will be mailed to students after convention. Both sets are included, retail value $250. Also, receive photo notes and mitre tool. This Ottoman inspired panel lends itself to many classic and contemporary interpretations, once you know how.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Artistic Stenciling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Sharp scissors, blue tape at least 1", good stencil brushes, they can be bought at discount in class. Brush approx. 1" for applying background color.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Two sets of Persian Carpet collection from The Stencil Library. One in suitcase friendly size for the class. Another full sized set will be mailed to the student after convention (retail value over $250). Photo step by step notes. Mitre tool. Any leftover paints.
Donor: Roc-Lon canvas, Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
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| T307-Making Switch Plates Disappear |
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $195.00
Instructor: George Zaffle
Create simple yet striking set of samples for your portfolio. Faux several switch plate covers as wood, marble, stone, tile with grout lines, wallpaper, etc. Gain experience matching colors. I will provide various finishes for you to copy from and your switch covers will all be pre-prepped, primed and base coated. You will complete eight or more plates, depending upon how quick you are, using Golden Artist Colors. Make those plates disappear and get a bunch of crowd pleasers in your portfolio!
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: Trompe L'oeil, Graining, Marbling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Badger brush or other softener brush, fine art brushes, 2" chip brush, white rags.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Booklet and completed samples
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
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| T512-Italian Inspired Furniture Finishes |
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $325.00
Instructor: Nancy Jones, CST, ArtWorks!...Spokane INC
Inspired by a recent trip to Italy, these timeless, classic furniture and cabinet finishes fit beautifully as accent pieces in nearly every design style. Learn to use JoSonja acrylic gouache products and Perfetto's modern specialty decorative painting mediums to create five complex, multi-layered painted peel finishes. Lecture and demonstrations include proper surface preparation techniques for new and used furniture. Samples will be executed on 5"x12" molding, however prepped 10"x12" miniature door panels are available by special order from the instructor for $25.00 each. A product conversion chart of the most popular faux finishing suppliers is included.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Cabinetry, Furniture Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): 1" 3M orange core blue tape; 1"& 2" polyfoam brushes with wood handles; 2 - 2" hake brushes or other soft bristle brushes for gilding and glazing.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Polyurethane topcoat
Donor: Chroma Acrylics, Perfetto
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| T614-Modern Designs |
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $275.00
Instructor: Gary Lord, Prismatic Painting Studio
This class will make between 6 and 8 samples which show you many different ways to combine metallic foils with a wide variety of textured materials. Learn advanced yet easy usage of the metallic foils by layering them first, in the middle, or at the end of your designs. You will even learn how to apply up to four foil colors at once onto one coat of size. All designs have a minimum amount of steps involved so they are fast to execute, at a low cost point to the client and profitable to you.
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Two 2" and 4" chip brushes, Japan scraper, stainless steel trowel, 6 inch drywall taping knife.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Technique worksheets, product information sheets, product brochures
Donor: Prismatic Painting Studio, Wood Icing, Faux Effects
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| T118-Stenciled Floors w/Perfect Mitered Corners |
Thursday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $120.00
Instructor: Pam Aulson
Learn how to miter border corners with 100% precision. Borders will have a beautiful mirror-image and you will gain confidence that you can do this every time! The secret to perfection lies in preparation and measuring before you start the project! The class will use a border stencil and learn how opposite corners will always match. The center is stenciled with a coordinating pattern. Basic techniques for stenciling floors will also be included. Students take home project on canvas along with two stencils.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Artistic Stenciling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): 1" painter's tape, metal tape measure, two stencil brushes at least 3/4"
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Cambric cloth, 2 stencils
Donor: Deco Americana
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| T603-Getting Plastered |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $285.00
Instructor: Judy Minter
Add some dimensional magic to your style? Create a delicate raised design on 12" x 15" wood panel using pounce transfer method, metallics and foils. Pour your own molds and 3D castings that can be used as cornices, wainscot, harlequin corner ornaments, hood details, ceiling plaster art, or fine art canvas.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): A small tool to create in clay, #4 and #5 Wilton cake decoration tips, 1 couplet to hold tips (Michael's art supply),dust mask, latex gloves, small paint brushes, 2" brush- bristle or sponge.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Design pattern, molds and positives made in class
Donor: Douglas and Sturgess, Covestone, Texston, Modern Masters
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| T613-Commercial Appeal |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $145.00
Instructor: Tammy & Brian Burleigh, House of Faux
Shying away from the lucrative commercial side of our business because of durability issues?
Come experience this new class with Tammy and Brian as we produce five to six sellable finishes using ARMORFAUX(TM) and ARMORMETALLIX(TM). We will delve into products that are time tested for durability on large commercial projects, while improving your bottom line. Learn skills that will help you to compete with the latest trend, high end wallpaper, by creating them at a fraction of the cost, while still fulfilling your ID's and Architects durability and wear specs. Come see more of the class samples at www.visithouseoffaux.com.
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Stainless steel trowel, neon leon, blending brush
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: Roman Decorating Products
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| T117-Candelabra Grottesca |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $475.00
Instructor: Nicola Vigini, Vigini Studios, Inc.
Mystify your clientele with a classical grottesca in the vertical inspired candelabra design typical of the early Italian Renaissance. Having become a standard of western ornametation for pillars and vertical space, this is a highly popular design for interior spaces. Executed in a grisaille and trompe l'oeil technique, this class will begin with a lecture on understanding the major principles of shadow and light and will proceed with the application of multi layered glaze and paint to achieve the illusion of three dimensional plaster work.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Artistic Stenciling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Trompe l'oeil brush kit from Vigini Studios, Ruby Series Filbert sizes 4 $2.70; size 8 $3.50; size 12 $5.40
Lettering Samina size 6 $7.30, Filbert Striping size 8 $17.70
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Vigini Stencil Set C which includes VG107 Pavone, VG108 Serpent, VG109 Vaso, VG110 Beaded Vines
Donor: Vigini Studios, Inc., Faux Effects, Inc.
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| T216-18th Century Versaillan Style Ornament |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $330.00
Instructor: Jean Sable
During this 12 hours classes you will learn a specifical kind of ornament which was very fashionable in the 18h century French style. You will paint a 36 X 26 canvas in the pure technique progression using by the past but with modern medium (Golden Proceed). The step by step techniques will allowed you to learn how to do in order to produce your own samples in the future. In this goal, I will offer you many others historical patterns for your convenients. Canvas, colors, medium and patterns are included in the class fee.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Murals
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Drawing pencils 5H and HB, transfering paper and embosser, fixative sprayer, wooden striping edge, X-Acto knife, eraser, industrial sponge, flats bristles brushes,flat synthetic painting brush-house painter brush, badger, 3 or 4 different sizes of pointed synthetic brushes, flat slanting edge synthetic brush, ruler, measuring tape, slanting edge shaper, a support hand
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Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Canvas, patterns
Donor: Golden Artists Colors, Inc.
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| T315-Money-Making Woodgraining |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $435.00
Instructor: Pierre Finkelstein, Pierre Finkelstein Institute
Join Pierre for an extended woodgraining boot camp . In this economy, it s the decorative specialist that stays busy. Learn money-making woodgraining with Pierre Finkelstein. For this 12-hour class, Pierre will explain how he creates simple finishes that look priceless. Then, for over a day, learn by practicing and create up to 4 wood samples (Mahogany, Walnut, Cedar, Poplar, Satin, or Bird s eye). Pierre will share all of his knowledge and help you expand your market with woodgraining.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Trompe L'oeil, Graining, Marbling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Disposable palette (w/ finger hole), rags, sea sponge, small containers, all brushes needed for woodgraining including: flogger, badger, veinette, spalters, detail brushes. (brushes will be available for sale during class)
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Sample boards, class packet
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc. and Proceed Decorative Painting System
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| T411-Aurastone Counter Tops I & II Combo |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $795.00
Instructor: David Rairick
In this 2 day countertop workshop each student will learn a combination of Aura Tops I & II, using multipcomponent mediums and aggregates to create gorgeous marble, granite, and stone effects. This workshop utilizes the "Aurastone System" our state of the art proprietary reactive materials and architectural coatings. Instructor, David Rairick, owner of Aurastone, LLC will personally be teaching this class, demonstrating how to create the most sought after finishes in the industry. The authenticity and aesthetic appeal of these finishes have made this workshop a smash hit among decorative artists across the globe.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Concrete, Countertops
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): We will provide the necessary tools
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Samples
Donor: Aurastone, LLC
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| T601-Advanced Marbling with Lime and Synthetic Plaster |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $485.00
Instructor: Rose Lazzaro, Avian Art Studio
The marble finishes that will be taught for this 2 day Advanced Marbling Class will be Verde Oro Fantasy, Sage Fantasy, Travertine and Veined White Carrara. All 4 samples will be completed on 11" x 20", 1/8" thick hardboard. The marbling techniques in class will be taught using Totem Coatings line of VP Stucco Antico, Velvet Plaster, Stucco Marmo, Marmorino, Lime Paint, Lime Seal and Wax. Students will be given a complimentary Tool Kit for participating in the class but are expected to bring their own trowels and spatulas.
Skill Level: Advanced
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Japanese or Venetian Trowel, Japan Blades
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Marbling kit (Brush kit, etching and drawing kit)
Donor: Totem Coatings
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| T602-Natural Earth Pigments & Multi-Layered EcoPlaster |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $300.00
Instructor: Stephane Nico
Create beautiful high-end "green" finishes without the high-end material cost using Earth Colors of Provence simple eco-friendly product line, Natural Earth Pigments, direct from the French Quarries in Provence, EcoPlaster, EcoWax and EcoPaste. Tint different mediums, and make your own glaze and stain using Natural Earth Pigments, boiled linseed oil, beer, and glaze. Incorporate color layers and embedded stencils into EcoPlaster. Techniques used are Polished Plaster, Antique Plaster and Provence Plaster. Students will receive a Natural Earth Pigment Kit with 18 colors ($68 value). You will complete six to eight, 16" x 20" sample boards.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Stainless steel trowels will be provided, however students can bring their own.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Stainless steel trowels, 18 color sample Natural Earth Pigment Kit ($68 value) handout instruction packet includes: Tinting & Mixing Guide for all products used in workshop. Application Method Guide Step by Step Technique Guide
Donor: Earth Colors of Provence Supplies
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| T604-Rubber Mold Making and Plaster Bas Reliefs |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $600.00
Instructor: Ellie Van Dijken-Ellis, Elite Artistry,LLC
Through this class you will learn the entire process of mold making from sculpting in clay, (for class purposes we'll sculpt a leaf), to mixing mold components, to making a mother mold and casting a plaster piece from your mold. This class will enable you to make a mold from any object you want to cast, in order to create a unique wall finish for your client. We will also be making a Northwest Bas Relief finish using plaster pieces made in advance so that you can learn how to apply the plaster pieces to a wall. You will take home your finished 16" X 24" Northwest Bas Relief sample board, your mold, your sculpted leaf, a leaf stencil and detailed notes-plus lots of other pertinent information to get you well on your way to learning the 18th century artisan's skill of becoming a Stuccadore'!
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Old artist filbert brush, trowels rags/cheese cloth
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Leaf stencil
Donor: Modern Masters
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| T605-Modern Masters Mixed Media |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $300.00
Instructor: Joe Saenz, Modern Masters, Inc.
Come join Joe Saenz as he teaches a new class for 2010. In this class you will work with new combinations of a variety of Modern Masters products. Some of the products included are Metallic Paint Collection, Metal Effects, ShimmerStone, Venetian Plaster and Texture Effects. You will complete these eight finishes that include a variety of trowel applied, crackled, glazed, stenciled and polished finishes you may have never thought to try before and possibly a couple of surprises. Cameras are welcome but please, no video.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): 3" Softening Brush
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Japanese trowels, stencils and ShimmerStone Color Deck
Donor: Modern Masters
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| T610-Going Vertical With Decorative Concrete |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $345.00
Instructor: Richard Fischer, Deco Illusions, LLC
You will take home six 18" x 20" samples 1. Modello Design Inlay 2. Hand-carved brick 3. Stamped Brick 4. Hand-carved Stone 5. Stamped fossil Stone and 6. A bonus finish of your own design.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Venetian trowel, work clothes and or apron, gloves, brushes all sizes, sponges, rags, color trays, clay carving tool kit and any other creative carving or distressing tools
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Information manual on E-crete Ltd. products, specs and MSDS sheets. A color-chart on the pigments and stains.
Donor: E-Crete Ltd., Deco Illusions LLC., Pro Faux Inc. and Modello Designs Inc.
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| T619-Dueling Trowels- Troweling for Change? |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $235.00
Instructor: Tammy & Brian Burleigh, House of Faux
Everyone is tightening their belts. Is your gut about to bust? Come join Tammy and Brian as we show you how to create award winning looks at a fraction of the cost. Using the PROCEED system and Roman's ARMORMETALLIX(TM) we will help you create five to six amazing samples that are gauranteed to stimulate your clients' imagination and pocketbook. You will be encouraged to stretch your boundaries, whether experienced or just beginning your journey. We will share with you what works and what doesn't in this nothing off limits class. Come see more of the class samples at
www.visithouseoffaux.com
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Stainless steel trowel, neon leon, blending brush
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: Proceed Professional Decorative Painting System by Golden Artist Colors, Inc, ARMORFAUX(TM) and ARMORMETALLIX(TM) by Roman Architectural Products
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| F704-How To Survive In Any Market |
Friday · 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Gary Lord, Prismatic Painting Studio
In this lecture Gary will speak about what it takes to stay competitive in all economic times, maintain profitability, and be a leader in your market place. This lecture will focus on the three key ingredients that if any business follows it, they will be successful no matter what the economy is doing. Gary will share the knowledge that he has gained by being in the decorative painting field for over 35 years where his decorative painting company has won seven national awards for being the best decorative painting company in the nation. Learn what it takes to succeed.
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: Business Lecture
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): None
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: None
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| F601-Decorative Techniques for Gilded Surfaces |
Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $160.00
Instructor: Alison Woolley, Florenceart.net
Learn several truly beautiful and historically correct methods for decorating gilded surfaces. The techniques learned are useful to create exquisite high and quality decoration for furniture, frames and panels, and as a starting point to learn techniques useful in antique restoration. Students will work on two small sample boards that will be supplied already gilded. The materials used will be Casein paint, shellac, silicone moulding materials, and plaster of Paris.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Supplies and tools for each student will be provided for the duration of the class. For students who do not wish to share some supplies, or would like to acquire their own kit, various gilding kits will be available for purchase at a special reduced price from Sepp Leaf. Please contact the teacher beforehand if you wish to purchase a supply kit. Fine tip synthetic bristle decorative painting brushes:
Toray round fine tip brushes sizes 2, 4, 8, 10 are recommended. Example: http://www.psdaimaandsons.com/toray-brushes.html
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Small panels that have been previously gilded will be given to students to execute an example of each technique covered. Each student will be supplied with the necessary materials to complete the in-class projects.
Donor: Florenceart.net, Jack Richeson & Co., Inc.
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| F602-Proceed Level 1: Tint and Go |
Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $150.00
Instructor: Lori Wilson, CSA, Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
The PROCEED Professional Decorative Painting System gives the professional painter the ability to control the cost and complexity of their finishes and be more competitive in today's tough market. PROCEED Level 1 refers to the ease of creating high-end finishes with limited effort using one material at a time. Experience a complete review of the entire Proceed line and choose six PROCEED ingredients to tint and apply to create stunning one pass finishes. You will create six sample finishes and receive a product catalogue and time with Team Golden to play with the materials that interest you most.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Decorative painting tools: texture or plaster blades, brushes, sponges
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
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| F805-How to Stay Creative |
Friday · 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Gary Lord, Prismatic Painting Studio
Have you ever experienced an artistic block and felt uncreative? Then this class is for you. Gary Lord is a master decorative painter that will share his tips for how to stay creative even when you do not feel that way. You will learn where to find new creative sources, how to be enthusiastic and maintain your passion for the decorative arts. Gary will share not only the way he does this but he will also reveal the secrets from other masters as well.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Artistic Demonstration Lecture
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): None
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: None
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| F603-Practical Magic |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Friday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Saturday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Laine Discepoli, Miss Elaineous Studio
... A class beyond smoke and mirrors... Don't sacrifice creative artistry for speed! Create A DOZEN eye-catching, usable, repeatable, artful, BEAUTIFUL finishes with materials from Modern Masters and Proceed that can be expanded on multiple creative levels - quickly and efficiently. Set yourself apart as an artisan and boost your business by putting a little MAGIC into your portfolio. You've got to be CLEVER to get both designers' & clients' attention while remaining PRACTICAL to get the job done affordably. Stretch your imagination and have FUN while exploring some versatile, intermixable materials, and generate twelve killer samples with MissElaineous!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Trowel, Japan scrapers, stipplers, terry towels
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Transfer design/paper. Chocolate! Surprise gift TBD - (Stencil, brush, apron or other similar item)
Donor: Proceed Modern Masters
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| S104-Introduction to Airbrushing |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $150.00
Instructor: Sheri Hoeger, CSA, Big Oak Arts/The Mad Stencilist
This incredibly versatile tool can be an asset in every decorative artist's toolbox. Students will learn the mechanics of the airbrush including disassembly, reassembly and cleaning. Students will learn the basic operation of the tool and supporting products and practice to create a variety of spray patterns and effects. Students will use stencils.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Artistic Stenciling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Heavy duty mask or respirator recommended for sensitive users. Gloves if desired.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Students will keep stencil provided in class and a mist mask.
Donor: Iwata-Medea, Golden Artist Colors, Inc., The Mad Stencilist
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| S102-Ornamental Borders |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $325.00
Instructor: Lynne Rutter
Borders are the most versatile of decorative embellishments! In this class we will explore multiple techniques used to create Renaissance-style ornamental borders, including stenciling, trompe l'oeil, lining, and adding accents of gold leaf. Learn each efficient method and how to put them together to create more complicated designs, while creating your own set of beautiful samples in hands-on practice. We'll examine how this ornament is designed and how to easily adapt it for a variety of different applications in today's interiors.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Artistic Stenciling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Beveled ruler or lining board, small synthetic rounds, small soft blending brush, slant flat, fine pointed liner, mahl stick (optional). Some brushes will be available for purchase in class from the instructor.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Six prepared class panels, 4 sets of reusable stencils (retail value $150), pre-printed class notes
Donor: Lynne Rutter Studio, Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
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| S213-Hiding the Hideous/Roclon Panels, Easy Solutions |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $200.00
Instructor: Jennifer Carrasco
A quick and stylish solution for hiding fuse box or your stash of cleaning supplies. One 18 x 36" pre-primed and water based urethane Roclon canvas panel. A charming grottesca of flourishes, flowers and bees and butterflies, painted with subtle hues of Golden acrylic and finished off with a relief edge of gold metallic paint. Pounced patterns and expert instruction make this moveable project a breeze!
Skill Level: Advanced
Class Type: Murals
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Spitzer of water, paper towels, #8 and #4 round synthetic brushes, one smallish (1/4 to 5/8") wide bright style brush, water containers, large stippling brush, 2 plastic plates
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: One 18 x 36" Roclon canvas, pre-primed and polurethaned. One grottesca pattern plus flowers and butterflies and bees for the student to enlarge. Pouncing tool. One Rigger brush. One bottle of FW Antelope brown acrylic ink. A set of 2 brass grommets. A Summary of the class and list of sources.
Donor: Roclon Canvas, Golden Liquid Matte Acrylic Paints, Matte Medium, Satin Glazing Medium.
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| S214-Clouds for Ceilings |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $275.00
Instructor: Nicola Vigini, Vigini Studios, Inc.
In our line of work, the most profitable mural finish is clouds. Learn to achieve stunning and realistic effects with a few simple steps based on years of experience in this field. In this class, participants will learn structures of clouds and how to render them in random and naturalistic shapes. Principals for composition and designing for different kinds of ceilings as well as thematic description of color options and combinations will be discussed. Two panels will be completed, one 3' x 6' panel on canvas and one small study for an evening sky using Faux Effects products.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Murals
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Dome Brush size 4 $16.30, Dome Brush size 8 $26.30, Pointed Brush size 0 $12.70
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: Faux Effects, Inc.
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| S307-Luminous Stone, Marble & Semi Precious Finishes |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $295.00
Instructor: George Zaffle
We will focus on the more luminous, colorful finishes such as Red Tortoise and Gold Tortoise Shell, Algerian Green Onyx, Skyros Greek Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Mother-of-Pearl, Rose Quartz, and Portor and Languedoc Marble in a panel together. These finishes are most appropriate as furniture details, or on "objects," but they can also be enlarged and used for larger surfaces in a theatrical manner, such as walls. We will apply a ground of dutch metal(composition) leaf under the gold tortoise shell. The finishes will be done on separate panels, or combined, as appropriate. Samples may be 20"x 24" or smaller.
Skill Level: Advanced
Class Type: Trompe L'oeil, Graining, Marbling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Badger brush, 2" chip brushes, natural wool sea sponge, rags
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Booklet and completed samples.
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
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| S409-EZ-ONE, Artistry in Decorative Concrete Floors |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $185.00
Instructor: Richard Fischer, Deco Illusions, LLC
You will complete four 18" x 20" samples 1. Travertine Marble, 2. Slate Stone, 3. Spanish Tile and 4. Sand Stone.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Concrete, Countertops
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Venetian trowel, work clothes and or apron and gloves.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Information manual on E-Crete Ltd.'s products with specs and MSDS sheets and a color-chart of the pigments and stains.
Donor: E-Crete Ltd., Deco Illusions Llc., Pro Faux Inc. and Modello Designs Inc.
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| S611-Intro to Tadelakt |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $225.00
Instructor: Jon Sunde, The Jon Sunde Studio
Tadelakt is a PITA. It is slow, laborious and time-consuming. It is also magical, one of the most beautiful finishes imaginable. We will start with a discussion on lime history and chemistry. Then, onto the hard work. Tadelakt is one continuous smoothing and polishing operation. For hours. On our second piece of tadelakt, we will stencil, pounce and carve a sgrafitto element. Students will be given a polishing stone with which to soap the tadelakt the following day. A long class, and now you've got homework.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): A polishing trowel
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Galet polishing stone
Donor: None
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| S612-Profitable Patterned Plaster Finishes |
Saturday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $325.00
Instructor: Melanie Royals, CS, Modello Designs/Royal Design Studio
This class will introduce you to the easy, economical, and elegant Vella Venetian Plaster system while incorporating some fast production pattern work with reusable mylar stencils from Royal Design Studio. We will work with just two different types of plaster that can be modified in a number of ways by intermixing and adding aggregates and tinted wax layers. By adding stencils into the mix we will greatly expand our decorative options by incorporating inlaid patterns with Stencil Impressions(TM), unique embossing techniques, soft wax treatments, metallic foil and more. Class fee includes four beautiful stencils to keep!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Japanese or Venetian trowel, Japan blades
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Four stencils including Stencil Impressions, allover stencil, motif stencil, border stencil
Donor: Royal Design Studio, Vella Venetian Plasters
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| S116-Airbrush Tips and Techniques |
Saturday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $150.00
Instructor: Sheri Hoeger, CSA, Big Oak Arts/The Mad Stencilist
So you know how to airbrush, but don't know what to do with it? Learn tips and techniques to get the most out of your airbrush. Sheri will share her techniques for painting with frisket (adhesive vinyl), using found objects and natural foliage to create texture, fast and easy clouds and lots of tips for success in airbrushing! (i)Introduction to Airbrush(i) workshop or other airbrush experience is a pre-requisite.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Artistic Stenciling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Heavy duty mask or respirator recommended for sensitive users. Gloves if desired.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Students will keep stencils used in class and a mist mask.
Donor: Iwata-Medea, Golden Artist Colors, Inc., The Mad Stencilist
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| S418-Countertop Finishes That Sell |
Saturday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Susie Goldenberg, Paintin' The Town, Faux
This is a "don't miss" class. In today's economy these great sellable finishes can update any kitchen or bath countertop. You will leave class with three different samples, easy to sell, easy installation, includes manual of instructions. All techniques can be applicable over any surfact, including floors. You will be overlayng with a variety of products. You will also be introduced to the incredible and extremely durable Faux Effects Rock and epoxy.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Concrete, Countertops
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Stainless trowel with rounded corners, 2 - 2" chip brushes, sea sponge
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: Faux Effects
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| S620-Metal Storm |
Saturday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $95.00
Instructor: Tammy & Brian Burleigh, House of Faux
Transform ordinary rooms into the "extraordinary" with ARMORMETALLIX(TM) 100% Pure Metallic Coatings. Come join Tammy and Brian in this new class that focuses on everything Metallix. See how to create some of the hottest 2010 metallic trends, including a fabulous matte metallic. These innovative formulas provide maximum shimmer and amazing one-coat coverage which save professionals time and money when creating an award winning look. Who doesn't love that? We will create four to five outstanding metallic samples for your portfolio that are drop dead gorgeous. See more class samples at www.visithouseoffaux.com
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Blending/stipple brush
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: Roman Decorating Products
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| S103-Art as Feature Panels |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Saturday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Sunday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $295.00
Instructors: Kathy Van Gogh, Van Gogh Art School; Georgina King, Van Gogh Art School
Here you will learn how to create unusually shaped pieces of fresco art that look and feel like they are broken pieces of Pompeian walls, ready for hanging or selling to high end home décor stores. But wait, there's more! We have created a fantastic way to make your fresco into a mosaic!!!! Can't paint a fresco? Who cares? We're the queens of faking it! You will also create an exquisite, very refined ornamental French piece on canvas. We'll teach you how to marouflage (affix it directly on the wall). You don't need to be able to draw too.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Artistic Stenciling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): None
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Each student will leave with two GORGEOUS panels.
Donor: STUDIO van Gogh, DecoFinish/Oikos, Proceed by Golden Artist Colors, Inc., Earth Colors of Provence
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| S401-Decorative Concrete Overlayment |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Saturday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Sunday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $245.00
Instructor: Cindee Lundin
Learn the hottest trends in decorative concrete! The versatality taught in this class is illustrated through each of the four samples that the student will complete. Each student will learn exciting hands on techniques in countertop resurfacing, carved and sculpted stone, stone tile, and tooled realistic brick work. Followed by the art of staining concrete with dramatic effects in granite, stone, and marble. Using Architectural Enhancements, LLC's award winning concrete overlayments and stains each student will complete three samples on tile board and one sample on a formica countertop.
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: Concrete, Countertops
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Photography and notebooks welcome.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Portfolio of 4 Boards: 1) Carved Stone 2) Brick 3) Stone Tile with Stencil 4) Concrete Countertop Overlayment
Donor: Architectural Enhancements, LLC
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| S510-Funky Furniture Finishes |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Saturday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Sunday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $395.00
Instructors: Krista Vind; Cindy Everett, Designer Faux Finishes
Create ten fabulous and funky furniture finishes on 5.5 x 5.5 custom made sample blanks. This class takes furniture finishing to an entirely new level creating exceptional finishes for furniture, cabinets or even walls. Utilizing patinated mirror, copper sheeting, leaf, plasters, glass beads, stencils, modellos, vahallan paper and more, the inventive team of Krista Vind and Cindy Everett will instruct how to explore the use of outside the box products to create over the top unique furniture finishes. Take home one stencil.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Cabinetry, Furniture Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Ballpeen hammer, Japan scrapers, sanding sponge, cheesecloth, Modello weeder and burnish tool, 1 ruffie bag, gorilla glue, cellulose sponge
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: One stencil, ten completed wood samples
Donor: Faux Effects International, Golden Artists Colors, Inc., Modello Designs
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| S617-Contemporary Textures |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Saturday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Sunday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $325.00
Instructor: Nancy Jones, CST, ArtWorks!...Spokane INC
Imagine beautiful backsplashes created to meet the current modern, sleek contemporary design trend using specialty synthetic and 100% green lime based plasters. The mixed media techniques included in this class allow the student to compare synthetic and lime venetian plasters; create simple textured treatments with specialty plasters and metallic products; emboss and imbed pattern using Modello design and Royal Design stencils. Complete five layered, yet simple, and very unique finishes on 16" x 20" sample boards, then glaze and seal with wax. A product conversion chart is included in your comprehensive course manual featuring the most popular decorative finishing products.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Disposable 3" chip brush; 7" Venetian trowel; Japan blades
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: Modern Masters, Auracos, Modello Designs and Royal Design Studio
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| S305-Statue in Niche |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Saturday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Sunday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $200.00
Instructor: Jeff Raum, Jeff Raum Stencils
Create this graceful maiden in a niche using stencils and water-based glazes. Learn a basic sponging technique to create stone. Grisaille technique will be explored with emphasis on light and shadow to create a three-demensional illusion. Students will complete one 30" x 35" sample on cambric cloth and take home the statue and arched niche stencils.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Trompe L'oeil, Graining, Marbling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): None
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Statue stencil, niche stencil
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Delta
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| S215-Ancient Metallic Cherry Blossom Tree |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Saturday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $165.00
Instructor: Annette Shepherd
Re-energize your portfolio by creating an exciting 3D environmentally friendly finish and mural to impress your clients! This finished panel was a huge hit at the IDAL 2009 Convention in the Modern Masters booth. Learn how to utilize five different green products in the Modern Masters Platinum line to create this masterpiece on a 2' x 4' masonite board. A "twisted" unique approach using plaster, glazes and finishing touches with some metallic sparkle! Look forward to a visit from Kelly S. King during class. We will dig deep into our creativity and reignite our artistic passion!
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: Murals
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Japanese stainless steel trowel, if you have one. I will bring some to share.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Your own beautifully finished murals!
Donor: Modern Masters
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| S521-Backsplash in a Bag |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Saturday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $295.00
Instructors: Kathy Van Gogh, Van Gogh Art School; Georgina King, Van Gogh Art School
Now that everyone is doing countertops - why don't you do backsplashes and sinks? We have created 4 "Drop Dead Gorgeous Backsplashes" that you can use to up-sell your countertop installation. You will love the results and after our class, you will have all the confidence you need to actually do this! BONUS - We'll teach you how to use the same techniques to create one-of-a-kind vessel sinks, gift bowls or vases . VISIT www.studiovangogh.com for updated pictures of these finishes!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Cabinetry, Furniture Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Your favortie trowel or spat
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: STUDIO van Gogh, Proceed by Golden Artist Colors, DecoFinish/Oikos, Earth Colors of Provence, Cutting Edge Stencils
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| S619-Transitional Temptations |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Saturday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $365.00
Instructors: Krista Vind; Susan Bickford, Susan Bickford Singing Walls
Transitional Temptations features eight finishes of sophisticated diversity using Faux Effects products on 19" x 16" styrene. Krista Vind and Susan Bickford offer a decorative finish class like none other, experimenting with unusual applications and medium combinations including Magic Metallics, Metallic Foils, Stencils, and Glass Beads. These stunning finishes are surprisingly uncomplicated and will provide a diverse, yet well balanced addition to your portfolio. As styles continue to evolve, transitional finishes have wide-range appeal. In addition to the completed samples, the students will take home an amazing six custom stencils.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Trowel, Japan scrapers, scrub brush, roller and handle, chip brushes, glazing and artists brushes, Milano or rubber trowel
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: 6 Laser Excel Stencils
Donor: Faux Effects International, Laser Excel, Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
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| S621-Wanna Learn the Two Step? |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Saturday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $325.00
Instructors: Mindy Harrell, Faux Assured Studio; Kathryn Wear
In this class Mindy will teach you her fast, easy, money making finishes and best yet...they are all Two steps! (base painting not included) Each student will complete 6 samples on 18 x 24 polystyrene boards. As a special gift, Faux Assured Studio will be donating sample board protective bags for each of your boards. In this class you will learn the infamous: Crackled Copper, the Matrix, Contemporary Lusterstone, Sliver, Harlequin Romance, and a Secret Recipe!!!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Stainless steel trowel Leon Neon Terry Towels Whiz rollers Rubber maid scrub brush Chip brushes 2" & 4"
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Package donated by Stampino of (1) impression/contour set, (1) stampino stencil & (1) Stampino Vinyl
Donor: Faux Effects International Faux Assured Studio Stampino
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| SN605-Crazy about Glass Beads |
Sunday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $150.00
Instructor: Lori Wilson, CSA, Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
Proceed(R) Rough Glass Bead Texture is the rage. Review this product in-depth with Team Golden and discover unique ways to utilize this remarkable material in conjunction with other PROCEED products. You will create six sample finishes that explore the possibilities of this unique material and will enable you to WOW your clients.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Decorative Painting Tools: texture or plaster blades, brushes, sponges.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
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| SN810-Double Vision |
Sunday · 8:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $150.00
Instructors: Helen Morris, The Stencil Library; Melanie Royals, CS, Modello Designs/Royal Design Studio
Stencil innovators Helen Morris/The Stencil Library and Melanie Royals/Royal Design Studio and Modello Designs combine talents, demonstrations, and photo presentations plus a combined 47 years stencil expertise to bring you a feast of visual inspiration and practical know-how. Bring nothing but an open mind to this crash course in all things creative that can be accomplished with the versatile stencil and its close relatives, masks and Modellos. Designed to stimulate novice and seasoned artisans alike, the duo will share over a dozen diverse and fabulous stencil techniques over four hours. Students will receive a CD of all the techniques and ideas presented.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Artistic Demonstration Lecture
Supplies to Bring: Please bring a notebook and pen.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: CD detailing all of the demonstrated stencil techniques and projects
Donor: Stencil Library, Royal Design Studio
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| SN103-Pietra dura Faux Panel |
Sunday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Rita Broughton, Rita Broughton Decorative Art Studio
A 20" x 32" canvas will be painted to replicate Pietra dura which is inlaid precious stone. You will be taught a quick marblizing technique, stenciling and some freehand work. This technique is great for furniture especially tabletops and cabinet fronts. Canvas and stencils will be provided.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Artistic Stenciling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Sea sponge, liner brush, stencil brushes or small sponge roller, ruler or small tape measure.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Stencils and canvas
Donor: Royal Design Studio and Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
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| SN104-Florentine Painted Ornament |
Sunday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $315.00
Instructor: Alison Woolley, Florenceart.net
Create a sample panel in casein paint using the soft colours of Florentine ornament. Learn one of the historical motifs common in historical decoration, a repeat foliate ornament, or rinceaux. The teacher will illustrate how this flexible design element can be used to create a door surround, a decorative panel or a repeat border. Stencils and hand painting will be used to illustrate simple and more complex applications for the same motif. The course teaches a unique technique for creating a textured plaster base on canvas, useful for artists who wish to work in the studio then install on site.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Artistic Stenciling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Stencil brushes, various sizes, fine synthetic bristle decorative painting brushes, Toray round fine tip brushes sizes 2, 4, 8 are recommended. Example: http://www.psdaimaandsons.com/toray-brushes.html
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Each student will be supplied with one stencil of the basic repeat element pictured above, casein paints and a primed canvas panel for their class project.
Donor: Safra Colors Italian Plasters, RoclonFlorenceart.net, Royal Design Studio
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| SN201-Painterly Cloud Ceilings |
Sunday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $295.00
Instructor: Lynne Rutter
Cloudscapes can be painted as beautiful soaring ceilings on their own, or as the base for grand ceiling murals. In this intensive workshop you will learn techniques for painting decorative cloud ceilings that are colorful and surprisingly fast to produce. We ll explore various aspects of good design such as composing cloudscapes of different shapes and sizes to suit the proportions of the ceiling, and creating color palettes for tailoring the mural to the room and its decor. Students will design and paint two unique 36" by 60" ceilings.
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: Murals
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Large artists or scenic brushes, your favorite natural sea sponge, pointed round glazing brush, #20 filbert. Some brushes will be available for purchase in class from the instructor.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Class notes, 2 large sample panels
Donor: Golden Artist Colors
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| SN311-How To Paint Many Types of Faux Marbles |
Sunday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $220.00
Instructor: Jean Sable
Painting marbles is a basic technique of the art of decorative painting. From many documents, you will study the special designs of each kind of marble. The goal is not to complete a unique faux-marble panel, but to learn how to achieve all the marbles with a unique way of instruction.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Trompe L'oeil, Graining, Marbling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Natural sea sponge, Flat painting brush -house painter brush, Badger, two or three different shorts pointed synthetic brushes, one small size two-header synthetic brush, two synthetic marbling brushes, measuring tape, ruler, flat bristles brushes, 2 inches synthetic spalter, denatured alcohol
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Strong primed paper board, colors and medium.
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
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| SN312-Painting Striped Drapery |
Sunday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $225.00
Instructor: Sheri Hoeger, CSA, Big Oak Arts/The Mad Stencilist
In this class students will learn to hand paint striped drapery using Proceed Slow Drying Acrylics. We will focus on rendering the folds convincingly and study the relationships between the folds and the stripes.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Trompe L'oeil, Graining, Marbling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Soft synthetic #6, #8 and #12 Filberts, #8 white bristle filbert or flat
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Pattern for Drapery
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc., Roc-Lon, Big Oak Arts
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| SN509-Cabinet Master |
Sunday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $289.00
Instructor: Henri Menendez, Dehuelbes Designs, Inc.
Cabinetry should look and feel like fine furniture. If yours doesn't, then you need the Cabinet Master Class. Learn pro techniques to help you master the fastest growing sector of our industry. Five wood door samples will be performed in class for each student to build their portfolio. Extensive lecture and demo portion of class to cover everything from prep, estimating, marketing, product knowledge, lacquers, various spraying techniques, glazing, distressing, graining, toning, painting and staining. No other class will offer this much insight into cabinet and furniture finishing. For serious minded finishers. www.cabinetartists.com
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Cabinetry, Furniture Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Small hair dryer, several 1" to 1 1/2" brushes, liner, sanding sponge (fine), 2-3 rags
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Detailed instructions, source list, estimating elevations
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
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| SN606-Totem Retro |
Sunday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $295.00
Instructor: Joe Greco, Tradetec International, Inc.
Using the latest in earth-friendly coatings manufactured in Canada, you will learn the basic application of various lime products. Everyone will be given a step-by-step product knowledge on the different types of material plus understanding terms like marmorino, travertine, etc. Products used will be the following: stucco marmo (smooth venetian), marmorino (polished stone), lime paint, coccio pesto (lime with terra rock), travertino, waxes, metallics and specialty primers. Take home eight 16" x 16" boards. Also get a basic understanding why these finishes are GREEN and the major selling features. Every student who takes this class will receive a stencil at no charge.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Stainless steel trowel for decorative plasters, set of japan scrapers
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Stencil
Donor: Totem Coatings
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| SN607-The Keys to Color |
Sunday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $285.00
Instructor: Dean Sickler, Dundean Studios, Inc.
This hands-on class for color mixing and matching is designed for artisans in the decorative painting field who work with broad areas of color. Learn how to use pigments to adjust paints, glazes and plaster colors on the spot or before the commission. Learn a fool-proof method for choosing colors that will work in a glaze. Students will come away with a completed, eight page color kit and samples for matching and making colors with basic pigments. Each student will also receive a complete manual covering all the activities in the class and a color wheel. Signed copies of Dean's book, The Keys to Color, will be available for sale during class.
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): 2-1/4" inexpensive flat or square brushes, Fan deck from paint store, rags
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Color tools that the students will make.
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc., Color Wheel Company
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| SN608-Many Ways of Working With Gold & Silver Leaf |
Sunday · 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $425.00
Instructor: Tania Seabock
Students will make and keep six sample boards of composition gold leaf and aluminum leaf. They will learn hands on proper ways of flat gilding on walls & ceilings. They will learn to make mosaics with gold leaf, gild through a stencil, paint trompe l'eoil on leaf, stencil on gold leaf and learn the EASY way to apply broken leaf effects. Also students will learn the proper ways to approach a room (wall or ceiling) with every sample board made. Also technical knowledge of materials such as leaf, varnishes, sizes and proper paints used for gilding.
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Notebook, pencil, small Whiz roller handle & 2 smooth sponger rollers, brushes (chip brushes, rounds #2,6, 10, small mop brush, small & medium filberts brush, a few square flat brushes (1/2" - 3/4" wide.)
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Students will keep Transfer & handouts
Donor: Faux Effects & Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
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| SN815-Restoration Basics |
Sunday · 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Fee: $75.00
Instructor: Annie Lemarie, Main Street Arts, LLC
Learn professional practices for your next project on an antique or in a historic building. This seminar helps you understand the research, analysis, testing, and documentation practices relating to conserving and restoring historic paint, plaster, gilding and other antique surface treatments. Your take-home notebook will provide checklists, research sources, basic testing/analysis techniques and more. We'll use student projects for discussion, so bring some photos if you like.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Artistic Demonstration Lecture
Supplies to Bring: Pen or pencil for taking notes is all that's needed. Students can bring photos of a restoration project completed, in progress or in proposal to discuss, if desired.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Students will receive a notebook with reference material, instructions, forms and resource guides.
Donor: Main Street Arts LLC
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| SN213-Oriental Crane |
Sunday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $180.00
Instructor: Jeff Raum, Jeff Raum Stencils
Learn basic ragging and stenciling techniques while creating a beautiful oriental scroll. Gold background will be ragged with glaze and freehand brushwork for cliff and waves added. The crane will be stenciled in muted tones. Finally an Asian motif will be added using a Say What stencil. Students will create one 26" x 37" mural on roc-lon cloth using water-based acrylics and each will receive the crane stencil.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Murals
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): 1" flat brush, 3" chip brush, liner brush
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Crane stencil
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc., Modern Masters, Delta, Say What Lettering Stencils
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| SN614-Color Cocktails: Mixing Up a Happy Hour |
Sunday · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $75.00
Instructor: Lori Wilson, CSA, Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
Color is a language, and to know how to mix any complex color requires a working knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar. Using the PROCEED line of Pigment Dispersions and Slow Drying Fluid Acrylics as recipe ingredients, Team Golden will provide a lecture, guidance, and hands-on mixing exercises to create an endless array of the most popular color recipes. Learn how to approach custom color matching on your own and the color problem-solving strategy used at Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Decorative Finishes
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Decorative painting tools: Texture or plaster blades, brushes, sponges, palette knives for mixing
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
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| SN116-Introduction to Stenciling |
Sunday · 3:40 PM - 5:40 PM
Fee: $60.00
Instructor: Helen Morris, The Stencil Library
For those that want to add stencilling to their repetoire of finishes and want a good foundation on which to develop their skills. This class is a mixture of lecture demo and practical work. Using fluid paint and stencil brushes students practice masking, layering and blending colours through single layer designs. Practice border pattern repeats and corners. Learn free form, multi layer and overall patterns. Learn simple measuring tips and fabric techniques. This introduction is an ideal companion class to the 'Double Vision' presentation. Take home two stencils, notes and a mitre tool.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: Artistic Stenciling
Supplies to Bring (in addition to Basic Supplies): Good stencil brushes, they can be bought at discount in class
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Two stencils. Notes. Mitre tool.
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc., The Stencil Library
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