Paint Sprayer and Power Washer Workshop                                        Airless or Finishing Equipment?  Which sprayer is for what job?  What is the proper tip size? Tip wear, Tip maintenance, What about safety and clean-up?  We have the answers for you.  This daylong workshop will give you hands on help from the professionals at Graco. Topics to be covered are not limited to, operation, safety, work piece configurations, tips, pressure settings, maintenance, benefits of spraying, shut down, cleaning and pump maintenance.  In addition you will learn tips for proper pressure washing and proper pressure washing techniques as well as a complete overview of pressure washing systems. This program is conducted at our state of the art spray booth located at the Blaine contractor facility.  Please wear your paint gear and personal protection/respirator equipment.  This course is limited to 20 participants and fills fast.  Sign up Early! Lunch provided                                                                    Cost $129 (Instructed by Josh Yuhas, Graco Corporation)

M.L. Campbell Lacquer Professional Wood Finishing Systems             This new two day Hands on Seminar and Workshop is focused around the complete line of M.L. Campbell Lacquer products and covers the processes involved in creating many of the hottest trends in wood finishing: Distressing, Crackle, Sand-through, Toning, Full-Fill on Mahogany and Antiquing.  In addition, you’ll learn the following:

·         How to achieve very deep and vibrate colors on wood species such as maple;

·         Different glazing techniques and application methods;

·         How to make maple look like cherry;

·         How to create glass-like finishes on open-grains.

Professional Wood Finishing Systems seminar and workshop includes 18 hours of instruction, hands-on-application of the different products, detailed instructions of the steps involved in each process, and completion of ten sample doors for display in your showroom.  It is essential that you attend both days.  This ensures that we can begin samples on day one and finish them on day two.  Reserve your spot today.  Due to space restrictions, we can accommodate up to 8 students for a given seminar.  Conducted at Hirshfield’s Blaine Contractor Service Center, please wear painter’s gear and personal safety equipment/respirator.             Cost $500 (Instructed by Hirshfield’s Lacquer Specialist and M.L. Campbell representatives)

Wood Staining and Finishing Workshop                                                  Pine, oak, and maple -- how do they differ when staining?  Gel or Penetrating stain -- which is best for my job?  Lacquer, Polyurethane, or Varnish -- which is best suited for the room environment and circumstances?  Acrylic or solvent-based -- get all of theses concerns addressed at our wood finishing workshop.  Cost $129 (Instructed by Kevin Larson HPM)

 Deck Care Workshop                                                                              We’ll cover power washing, stripping, sanding and staining of wooden and treated lumber decks.  What types of stains/sealers, cleaning agents, eco-friendly, biodegradable cleaning solvents and coatings best suited for longevity in Minnesota’s extreme climate.                                                                           Cost $129 (Instructed by Steve Lencowski)

Daich Concrete Coatings Workshop                                                               Roller Rock, is the fast, easy way to add the beauty of stone to almost any existing surface.  Create Beautiful Stone & Tile Textures fast!  SpreadStone Textured Stone Coating, the look and feel of stone indoors and out!  DAICH Coatings’ “SpreadStone” is a highly workable stone coating that adds outstanding beauty and durability to existing porches, pool decks, interior floors, countertops and more!  SpreadRock -- three easy steps to beautify and protect a wide range of floor and wall surfaces indoors and out, spreads smoothly onto concrete, masonry, drywall, wood and other surfaces.  This 4 hour hands-on program will instruct on surface preparation, sealer selection, and all DAICH Rock products.  Your participation in this session will provide you with portfolio quality sample boards to expand your offerings to your clients.  Increase your income with DAICH Rock products.                                                           Cost $99 (Instructed by Drew Beninati)

RUST-OLEUM Type 1 Workshop                                                                  In this session, the proper cleaning, preparation, application, and technology of epoxy concrete floor coatings will be presented.                                                   Cost $99 (Instructed by Jason Joice, RUST-OLEUM Corp.)

Exterior Coatings Workshop                                                                          Learn the latest preparation and application techniques of Sikkens exterior wood coatings.                                                                                                      Cost $99 (Instructed by TBA, Sikkens)

Estimates, production and Blueprints                                                           What every painting and decorating contractor needs to know about the business. This extensive full-day workshop will help you understand working with blue prints, proper job pricing, overhead, and profit.  Develop a working estimate system for profitable results, calculate production cost and supplies.              Cost $199 (Instructed by Steve Blomberg-Architectual Sales Hirshfield’s and Drew Beninati MIFF)

Business Beginnings, Contracts, Insurance                                               Cost $99  (Instructed by Mike Weber - CEO Hirshfield’s;  and  Shirley Spranguer, Insurance Advisers Inc.)

Basic Paint & Paint Quality Institute Certification                                   This 9-day workshop is great for new hires and those seeking employment in the painting industry.  It’s also an excellent refresher course and a general overview of the paint and coating industry for painting veterans. This program runs once a week for 9 weeks.  Participants will test at end of program for PQI contractor certification. 

This in depth program includes a factory tour and paint technology with Kevin Larson, Hirshfield’s Paint Manufacturing.  Learn what makes up paint, paint tinting, primers, interior/exterior paints, what factors determine paint sheen, proper preparation, and application techniques.  (Instructed by Kevin Larson, Hirshfield’s Paint Manufacturing)

Learn every thing you need to know about application tools, brush manufacturing techniques, polyester verses china, and wool versus poly fiber.  Wooster roller covers and brushes regarded as the best in the industry.  You will learn which brush type fits the paint and surface type, and which roller cover will work best in Acrylic, Alkyds, and stains.  This course is a must for every painting professional.  (Instructed by Steve Lencowski, Wooster Brush)

Abrasives, Masking products, and personal safety gear will also be covered.  Preparation is considered the most important part of painting.  This program is design to introduce painting professionals to all the different types of masking and abrasives used to produce the finest paint/coatings jobs.  From latex to varnish, from stripping to staining, 3M has the right products to make your job the finest every time.  Also, learn about personal safety products, respirators, and eye gear.  (Instructed by Bob Freeberg 3M)

Paint Quality Institute Training:  Students will test to become PQI certified at the end of the 9-day program.  (Instructed by Drew Beninati)                               Total Cost for 9-day Workshop $999