MARCH
MAY
11,12,13
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Intro to Trowel-On Coatings
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This 2-day course will introduce students to a variety of increasingly popular trowel-on coatings and proper trowel techniques. Students will learn proper surface preparation, tools, product knowledge, and application technique. Students will be introduced to Faux Effects products Set Coat and Lusterstone and TexSton’s SilkStone (today’s HOT wall trend… metallic wall finishes), iridescent top coats and eco-friendly Lucido fine Venetian plaster. Classic Marmorino will wow your clients. Firmolux’s all-green traditional Venetian plaster, Grasso di Calce, and a variety of wax/soap options will be demonstrated. Students will produce 8 portfolio quality samples.
Cost $349 (Instructed by Drew Beninati) 803 ITOC
March
APRIL
3
MAY
17
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Metallic Plaster Workshop
Mar-5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Apr-9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
May-5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.3 hours three finishes. Today’s hottest wall trend….Metallic wall finishes. Simple to do …….Stunning results. This three hour program will provide you with techniques, tips, and hands-on training, to create spectacular Moire and Modern Master Metallic Plaster Finishes on your home walls. Students will explore simple one and two coat applications, tone on tone color blending techniques.
Cost $49.99
MARCH
APRIL
27
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Introduction to Fine Finishes
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Do you want your walls to be as beautiful as the homes you see in the magazines?This 4-hour course will get you started. Students will learn quick and easy one and two color glazing techniques to create elegant finishes. You will learn stippling, color blending and softening, and helpful tips. Today’s HOT wall trend… metallic wall finishes!! Simple to do, stunning results, two easy steps, with this fast paced, fun filled hands-on program. Bring a friend!
Cost $119 (Instructed by Drew Beninati) 803 IFF
MARCH
MAY
19,20,21
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Distressed Wood-Working, Molding and Cabinet Workshop
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
This 3-day workshop was designed for those who want to learn to transformordinary or outdated moldings, cabinets and furniture into true show pieces and works of art. You will learn to distress wood using a variety of tools creating worm-holing and markings that shout “age”. You will learn proper surface preparation, application and sealing. You will learn two forms of crackling, texturing, leathering, and how to create the look of hand-carved wood. A variety of products will be introduced including, but not limited to: Faux Effects, Modern Masters and Wood-Icing.
Cost $199 (Instructed by Drew Beninati) 803 DWW
APRIL
7
2010
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Countertop Overlay & Stone Carving
6 — 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 7 — 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!If you have not taken the Architectural Enhancement's Countertop Overlay and Stone Carving Class, you are missing some awesome decorative concrete instruction! Here is your chance to stay ahead of your competition and provide new options for your customers to restore their existing countertops & beautify their home with brick, stone walls, tile finishes, showers and fireplace surrounds, along with many other decorative concrete ideas!
The class fee is only $259.00 for the 2 days!
A Class Flyer and Registration Form is attached. Don't wait; call today to register at 866-519-5426!
The Registration Deadline is Monday, April 5th. Download Registration Form PDF file >
APRIL
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TexsturLine
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Today’s hottest wall trend….Metallic wall finishes. Simple to do …….Stunning results. This three hour program will provide you with techniques, tips, and hands-on training, to create spectacular Moire and Modern Master Metallic Plaster Finishes on your home walls. Students will explore simple one and two coat applications, tone on tone color blending techniques.
Cost Coming Soon
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