I currently offer private classes in Basic Faux Finishing, Wall Glazing, Gilding, Stenciling & More. Class size is limited to 3 students maximum. The Basic Glazing Class is the foundation for all other studies. I developed this system while teaching at New York University and for Janovic Paints (Benjamin Moore) so that you, the painting professional, artist and dedicated amateur will have a solid foundation on which to build a portfolio of finishes that can grow throughout your entire career.. Not being dependent on any product line this system allows you to create traditional finishes using products available at most paint and art stores. The specialized products are great and can be used to create wonderful finishes, but it is my firm belief that one should know the finish first and not have to rely on the product to achieve the desired results. Once you have that fundamental knowledge you have real control over your work. The specialized product lines are then additional tools in the arsenal that you command, not one that controls your work. It also gives you the advantage when designing new finishes.
The Basic
Glazing Class concentrates on Wall Glazing
because that is where the glazes can best be understood by themselves. Once you
learn the basic formula for building glazes and some
fundamental Application
Techniques you will discover that they can be used for more complex
finishes such as Marbling and Wood Graining. Learning the Pounce Technique
in addition to the Wet Edge will allow you to
maintain a uniform texture over the surface of an entire wall. NO LAPLINES! You will learn how to use
sponges, cheesecloth, rags, stippling & dragging brushes and more to create
finishes that can be used
by themselves or as part of more complex finishes. You will work on a wall as
well as boards that you can use to start or enhance your portfolio. The class
runs 6 hours the 1st day. If you need part of a 2nd day to complete the finishes
it will be included in the price which is $400.00 for a private
one-on-one class. If you have a helper it is recommended that they come along to
learn these techniques. Negative applications (another thing you will learn in
class) almost always require 2 people and having a trained assistant will
be a great help. Your assistant can come to this class
for 1/2 price.
(This class is required before taking other classes involving glazes)
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All other classes are designed specifically to meet the needs of the student. Most classes can be taught in 1 to 2 days because of the small class size. Materials are generally included except for Gilding and Venetian Plaster. Arrangements can be made for Furniture Classes.
Price: $400.00 per day for one-on-one classes. Discounts will be given for additional students. There is a 3 student maximum.
(Multiple Class Discounts are available if purchased in advance)
(Click below to see a sample chapter from my forthcoming book FAUX 101: An Introduction to the Art of Faux Finishing)
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