IDAL 2011 Convention & Expo Detailed Class Listings
Hampton VA
July 20-24, 2011 |
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| T110-An Introduction to Stenciling |
Thursday · 8:00 AM – Noon
Fee: $100.00
Instructor: Helen Morris, CSA, The Stencil Library
A class for those that wish to add stenciling to their repertoire of finishes and want a good foundation on which to develop their skills. A mixture of lecture, demo and practical work. Using fluid paint and stencil brushes students practice masking, layering and blending colors through single and double layer stencil designs. Learn pattern repeats and corners. Learn free form, multi layer and overall patterns. Learn simple measuring tips and fabric techniques. The instruction is an ideal companion class to the “Double Vision” presentation. Take home a new skill, two stencils and a mitre tool.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: 100 – Artistic Stenciling
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Good quality stencil brushes can be purchased at a discount in class.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: 2 stencils, miter tool
Donor: The Stencil Library, Golden Artist Colors, Inc. |
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| T807-Layout & Design a Room-Bring Pierre Your Dilemma! |
Thursday · 8:00 AM – Noon
Fee: $150.00
Instructor: Pierre Finkelstein, Pierre Finkelstein Institute
Say YES to your next job that requires layout and design. Pierre believes the skill to layout a floor, wall and ceiling is often overlooked. Learn how to layout a room for parquet floors, stencil patterns, marble slabs, wood paneling, trompe l’oeil, and ornamentation accents. Bring your layout dilemma to use for class discussion! MAKE MONEY with skills to layout a room efficiently and deliver professional design options. This will cut down on labor and cut out the guesswork. This knowledge is priceless and will provide confidence to accept multiple design challenges. This is best paired with Pierre’s “Upsell With Trim” class.
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: 800 – Artistic Lecture/Demo
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: 2H pencil, grid paper (1/4 inch), calculator, colored pens, notebook
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Class packet, design drawings
Donor: Pierre Finkelstein Institute of Decorative Painting |
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| T203-Classic Baroque Panel |
Thursday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $330.00
Instructor: Natali Hallberg
Learn fast and strategic painting. You will paint an elegant 36″x36″ panel in classic European baroque style. You will learn how to mix historically true colors using contemporary paint lines. Also you will learn the technique of painting panels in that beautiful style with elements of trompe l’oeil. Beginners will learn a lot also but to fully utilize this class, you must have prior knowledge.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: 200 – Murals
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Blue water-color pencil, brushes: Badger, wide and medium wide natural bristle painter brushes(2″, 3″ widths), size 10 filbert, size 6 round brushes, liner brushes (pointed narrow brush with very long hair) and script size 4. One-Stroke Wash size 1/2″. Any of your favorite brushes.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Instructions, canvas
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc |
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| T310-Faux Mable and Trompe L’oeil Molding |
Thursday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $330.00
Instructor: Marc Potocsky
Join Marc for a day of hands on Faux marble and trompe l’oeil molding class. Practicing and painting 3 quick unique 16″x20″ marble panels, one enhanced by a three dimensional/bas-relief molding. Students will practice marble structure and design that can be used to imitate a variety of marble. Students will learn how to layout a design and the steps to paint a realistic/three dimensional molding that can be adapted to many other decorative projects. The knowledge and experience you will gain in this class will help bring your business and ability to another level.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: 300 – Trompe L’Oeil, Woodgraining, Marble
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Yard stick, 2 Header synthetic brush, rags, small containers, 2″ house painting brush, all brushes needed for Marbling: badger, spalters, 2 – 3 different round-pointed synthetic brushes detail brushes no. 2, 6, 12. 1/2 shading brush angled and flat, Measuring tape, Pencils #2, small qt. bucket.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Sample board and marble sketches
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc. and Proceed Decorative Painting System, MJP Studios |
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| T312-Trompe L’oeil Winged Lion |
Thursday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $350.00
Instructor: Garth Benton
Students will learn approaches and techniques to produce a trompe l’oeil painting of a Winged Lion typically found over a doorway. The paint supplied by the instructor is Benjamin Moore – MoorLife Flat Finish 100% Acrylic Paint. The project will be painted on pre-primed Tara sign cloth. The size of the canvas is 24″ x 36″ Students will be able to roll up the canvas when completed to place in a mailing tube supplied by the instructor.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: 300 – Trompe L’Oeil, Woodgraining, Marble
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Light weight pre-primed canvas, mailing tube.
Donor: Garth Benton Murals |
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| T504-Moldings, Counter Tops and Cabinet Finishes |
Thursday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $325.00
Instructor: Gary Lord, Prismatic Painting Studio
This class will teach you two each of my best selling molding, counter top and cabinet techniques. I will demonstrate a wide variety of processes on these surfaces such as crackling, distressing, embossing, foiling, polychrome glazing, pearlizing, and fly specking. Many different products will be used to create these classic designs. A unique part of the class will be showing how to coordinate fabrics and the surrounding decor to create a cohesive design look with all three surfaces we will be teaching. This allows you to learn how these finishes can help complete the design aesthetics for a space.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: 500 – Cabinetry and Furniture Finishes
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Japan scrapers, stainless steel trowels, cheesecloth, foam brushes.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: All wood surfaces, worksheets
Donor: Prismatic Painting Studio, Faux Effects, Wood Icing, Modello Designs |
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| T820-Building Your Online Brand |
Thursday · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Fee: $85.00
Instructors: Regina Garay; Dana Tucker, Bell and Tucker – Faux Artisans
Students will learn how to maximize the Internet using the industry’s best practices for building their online presence. Subjects covered include setting up, maintaining and growing a blog, utilizing social media channels, using Facebook, Twitter and other social sites effectively, how to use keywords to show up better in search engine results, using other effective search engine optimization methods (SEO) and producing an effective online marketing plan for their personal and company brands. Students will have time for a lively Question and Answer session during the seminar.
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: 800 – Artistic Lecture/Demo
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring one of the following: Laptop, iPad, NotePad, or iPhone/SmartPhone.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: (1) Pen or Pencil, (2) Copy of PowerPoint presentation and (3) Seminar Folder with Handouts and Resource Guide
Donor: Garay Artisans, Bell & Tucker Faux Artisans |
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| T114-Travertine Dream |
Thursday · 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Fee: $175.00
Instructor: Sheri Hoeger, CSA, Big Oak Arts/The Mad Stencilist
In this workshop students will learn to stencil and gild on a beautiful and useful surface, 16″x16″ travertine tiles. Students will apply self adhesive stencils from The Mad Stencilist. The two tiles are suitable for framing or can be used as trivets. This technique can be used for decoration in many applications where travertine is being installed such as a kitchen backsplash.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: 100 – Artistic Stenciling
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: An xacto craft knife with #11 blade and minimum 6 stencil brushes, 2 each sizes 8-10 and12
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Instructions, tiles and stencils used in class (one time use).
Donor: Golden Acrylics/Proceed, The Mad Stencilist/SayWhat? |
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| T501-Focused On Foils for Cabinetry, Furniture & Walls! |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 8:00 AM – Noon
Friday · 8:00 AM – Noon
Fee: $275.00
Instructor: Donna Phelps, Sarasota School of Faux & Architectural Finishing
Focus on where the money is – Cabinetry, Furniture, and Walls finished with easy to use CreativeFx Foils! Use new, exciting, and versatile Multi-Metallic PatternFx, JewelFx and MetalFx Foils to create unique and marketable modern finishes for three different surfaces, completing one cabinetry door, two profile moldings representing furniture/accessory surfaces, and three wall finishes! Using various foils, Donna will share her unique approach to combining pattern with pattern, her cutting edge techniques in layering foiled stenciling to create custom high end looks, and finally, how to glaze, enhance, and protect your project in one fast and easy step with FauxEffects!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: 500 – Cabinetry and Furniture Finishes
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: 4″ Low Nap Roller Cover with Handle and Tray, 4″, 3″, and 2″ Chip Brushes (1 each size).
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Manual with detailed step by step instuctions, picture of finish, and product specification information, Foil Transfer Brush, Workshop Supply Kit, Foil Sample Kit
Donor: Faux Effects International Inc, Sarasota School of Faux & Architectural Finishing |
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| T311-Mats Blue Ribbon Beer |
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: $400.00
Instructor: Mats Carlsson, Palm Fine Arts
In this workshop you will learn how to make realistic faux birch wood using a fast technique. Today’s decorating trends include wood graining in colors beyond the traditional. This 22″x32″ panel will be painted in a blue-grey growing your opportunities to understand wood graining and to sell it making it easy to fit in any environment. The rest of the panel is a study of light, shadow and transparency creating volume through the illusion of old flaking paint including faux mouldings, a trompe l’oeil image of a book and a tempting glass of Beer which the viewer will try to grab!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: 300 – Trompe L’Oeil, Woodgraining, Marble
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: 1 graphite pencil, 2 spalters (2″), 1 spalter (3″), 1 small pointed brush, 1 medium size pointed brush, bristle brushes: small, medium, and large -1-#6, 2-#8, 1-#10 and 1-#15, 1 soft rag, cotton quality (T-shirt) size appr. 2′ x 3′, 1 small cup for glaze.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: 1 Kolinsky quality-slanted lining brush #8, 1 industrial wood graining sponge, workshop spiral binded “book” – step by step instructions with pictures and recipes, also cover traditional wood graining faux birch and faux oak wood
Donor: Palm Fine Arts, Golden Artist Colors, Inc. |
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| T505-Consummate Counters (& Floors!) |
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: $645.00
Instructors: Krista Vind; Cindy Everett, Designer Faux Finishes
Welcome to ICoat Products premier architectural resurfacing system! ICoat is the cost effective overlay solution for durable, seamless interior and exterior surfaces. In this class taught by Krista Vind and Cindy Everett, leaders in the countertop resurfacing field, you will learn three amazing minimal step, highly sellable countertop overlays and one floor, as well as leave with the ability to create unlimited custom finishes. Sample sizes are 12″x16″. Our special guest, Tim Phelps, ICoat President with 20 years of decorative concrete expertise, will also be present. In addition to a class manual, students will receive a free Formula Guide and 16 extra recipes with real 3″x3″ samples.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: 500 – Cabinetry and Furniture Finishes
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Margin trowel, plaster trowel, 3-2″ foam brushes, 3-chip brushes, tile sponge, disposable gloves.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: In addition to class recipes and notes, each student will receive a “Formula Guide” which will contain an additional 16 recipes and coordinating 3″x3″ actual finish samples and trial sizes of epoxy.
Donor: ICoat Products and THE Studio Destin. |
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| T608-Inspirations with Sizzle |
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: $575.00
Instructor: Kathy Carroll, Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes
This class is designed to update your portfolio and impress both your customers and designers. You will be pleased with how fast these twelve 16″x20″ samples will be received. I have designed this class to put the most money into your pocket and get the greatest effect with fast and easy layers. Learn how to use all types of products together to get great results…do you have lots of old inventory waiting to be used? If the answer is yes then this is the class for you.
Skill Level: Advanced
Class Type: 600 – Decorative Wall Finishes
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Your favorite trowel.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes |
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| T222-Southern French Landscape |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Friday · 8:00 AM – Noon
Fee: $300.00
Instructor: Pascal Amblard
Students will learn how to transfer a cartoon, how to use acrylics to paint a complete landscape including sky, vegetation from the background to the foreground and buildings on a 30″x70″ panel. They will also learn how to paint, in trompe l’oeil, a window with reflections and a window frame.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: 200 – Murals
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Cartoons
Donor: Pascal Amblard Atelier, Golden Artist Colors, Inc. |
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| T323-English Style Woodgraining and Marbling |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Thursday · 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Friday · 8:00 AM – Noon
Fee: $349.00
Instructor: Steve Wallis
Using tools designed in England you will learn the English style of woodgraining and marbling. This style of artform consists of using a limited amount of specialty brushes to design and develop incredible wood and marble replications. This style of woodgraining has been around since the 1300′s. There are only a handful of masters and freemen left that still practice this English style of artform. You will produce six 16″x20″completed sample boards of marbles and rare woods from around the world. You will also learn the art of “Disecting” current marbles and woods in order to replicate them.
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: 300 – Trompe L’Oeil, Woodgraining, Marble
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Badger brush
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Students will leave with six to eight completed sample boards along with information packet to help with marketing and selling of their work. Tools made in England will be offered to students for a reduced price after class is completed.
Donor: Creative Painting Specialists, Inc. |
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| F807-Portrait of Dali |
Friday · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Fee: $125.00
Instructor: Natali Hallberg
Very often our clients want us to paint a person into a mural. During this lecture/demo you will learn how to paint an almost monochromatic portrait using a limited color palette. During this lecture Natali will teach you several important lessons which will improve your knowledge and with practice, your skills of painting portraits. She will also share with you her “methods” of painting portraits very fast without sacrificing quality. On her painting of Dali and with her reference photos, Natali will show you how to study and find the most important details to paint. She will also discuss the anatomy of the face.
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: 800 – Artistic Lecture/Demo
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring Notebooks, pens, pencils.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc |
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| F803-A Bigger Double Vision |
Friday · 8:00 AM – Noon
Fee: $150.00
Instructors: Helen Morris, CSA, The Stencil Library; Melanie Royals, CS, Modello Designs/Royal Design Studio
This IDAL exclusive is the motherload of inspiration and information. Innovative master stencilers Morris (UK) and Royals (USA) combine their extensive knowledge and experience in this unique class. The class includes a presentation of their own work and slides from other exciting stencil artists. Expect demonstrations of many signature finishes and hands on experience. Students keep two stencils, a CD of the presentation photographs, an illustrated instruction booklet of finishes and two $25 stencil vouchers. Regardless of your experience. Do not miss this opportunity to expand your expertise and imagination. You will not find this offer anywhere else.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: 800 – Artistic Lecture/Demo
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: An open mind.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: A CD of photographs, an illustrated booklet of projects, two twenty five dollar gift certificates.
Donor: Helen Morris, The Stencil Library Melanie Royals, Royal Design Studio and Modello Design, Golden Artist Colors, Inc, Modern Masters |
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| F612-Metallics Super-Sized by Sherwin Williams |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Friday · 8:00 AM – Noon
Saturday · 8:00 AM – Noon
Fee: $175.00
Instructor: Ed Mattingly, Sherwin-Williams
Getting any younger?… Take on large walls and approach your next projects with unprecedented ease and efficiency of application! Learn the in’s and out’s of the Faux Impressions newly designed, innovative coatings directly from Sherwin-Williams’ product designer, Ed Mattingly, in this information packed, hands-on session. Attendees will create eight 12″x16″ various techniques, using metallic paints, plasters, glazes and crackle. All finishes will feature colors and designs coordinated with the 2012 ColorMix, design and color trends. For more information check out the Faux Blog at http://edsherwin.blogspot.com or www.sherwin.com/faux
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: 600 – Decorative Wall Finishes
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: All texturing tools and trowels
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Sponge roller, trowel
Donor: Sherwin-Williams |
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| S707-Energize Your Business With Basic Principles |
Saturday · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Fee: $45.00
Instructor: Pierre Finkelstein, Pierre Finkelstein Institute
Get inspired about being a craftsman! Pierre’s 28 years of excellence as a craftsman and a businessman has proven to be a winning combination. In the beginning, his business struggled like most but Pierre has managed to experience continual growth, which he attests to a polished reputation and solid numbers. Pierre touches on his behind the scenes practices that improve client/designer relations, estimating, job logistics, and getting paid. Learn how to be a craftsman and make money while keeping strong ethics.
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: 700 – Business Lecture/Demo
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring Notebook, pen/pencil.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Info packet complete with lecture notes and examples.
Donor: Pierre Finkelstein Institute of Decorative Painting |
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| S202-Realistic Capital Render |
Saturday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Dru Blair
Render a realistic capital. Increase your skills, profitability and add a higher level of realism to your painting. In this hands-on workshop students will learn how to render a photorealistic capital on a 16″x20″ sample using the airbrush. The course covers: selecting and setting up the airbrush, air sources, paint, masking and use of stencils. The students will also learn how to shade, render, and create texture with the airbrush, and much more. This is the first time this workshop has ever been offered at IDAL.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: 200 – Murals
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: After the course students will be able to keep the stencil set ( a $125.00 value)
Donor: Iwata Medea, Golden Artist Colors, Inc., Blair Art Studio |
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| S203-18th Century Chinese Scenery |
Saturday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $350.00
Instructor: Jean Sable
Join Jean to learn a specific kind of Chinese scenery ornament which was very fashionable in the 18th century French style. During this eight hour class you will paint a 36″ X 26″ canvas in aged monochrom technique used in the past but with modern medium (Golden Proceed System). The step by step techniques will allow you to create your own samples. Canvas, colors, medium and patterns are included in the class fee.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: 200 – Murals
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Drawing pencils 5H and HB, wooden striping edge, X-Acto knife, eraser, industrial sponge, flat bristle brushes, flat synthetic painting brush, house painter brush, badger, small bristle spalter, 3 or 4 different sizes of pointed synthetic brushes, flat slanting edge synthetic brush, measuring tape, slanting edge shaper, fine sand paper, support hand(mahl stick).
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Class notes, canvas, colors and medium.
Donor: Golden Artist Colors,Inc., Proceed Decorative Painting System, The Sable School in Versailles |
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| S209-Clouds in Color |
Saturday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $325.00
Instructor: Lynne Rutter
Is the sky always blue? What about the rest of the room? In this one day intensive workshop you will learn techniques for painting cloudscapes in any color desired, designing color palettes for tailoring the mural to the room and its decor. On two 28″x36″ panels, learn techniques for painting colorful, expressive cloud murals easily and quickly while practicing at full scale. Finishers and muralists alike will benefit from this class. Each participating artist will design and paint two unique colorful cloud ceilings.
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: 200 – Murals
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Your favorite large mural brushes, medium sized scenic fitch, large bristle filberts, 1″ domed or pointed round glazing brush. Some brushes will be available for purchase from the instructor. Please bring a tube for transporting your finished panels.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Class notes, color charts, prepared mural panels
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc., Lynne Rutter Studio |
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| S305-Faux Marble |
Saturday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $295.00
Instructor: Dean Sickler, Dundean Studios, Inc.
Learn six simple but stunning faux marble techniques from an expert in the field. We start out with simple marble techniques and progress gradually to more difficult ones. This class is for all skill levels as the beginner will accomplish some beautiful faux marble 16″x20″ samples and the experienced will be challenged. Learn to use a basic kit of acrylic pigments to match any stone or marble. White Carrera, Mediterranean Green, Rose Breche, Travertine, Rouge Royal, Black & Gold. This class uses all water-based products. Golden glazes, matte medium, fluid acrylics, aqueous dispersants and water colors.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: 300 – Trompe L’Oeil, Woodgraining, Marble
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc., Dundean Studios, Inc. |
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| S504-Cabinet Master |
Saturday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $369.00
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! The average kitchen takes us two days to prep, prime, paint, glaze and topcoat. If you take longer then you need the CABINET MASTER CLASS! Learn pro techniques to master the fastest growing sector of our industry. We finish over 100 cabinet jobs per year and know the biz. Five-12″ detailed WOOD doors will be finished by each student to take home and build their portfolio. We’ll also cover several other finishes during demos. Extensive lecture time will cover prep, estimating, marketing, products, spraying, toning, glazing, and much more. No other class can offer this much insight into cabinet and furniture finishing. There will be some spraying in class, dust masks will be provided. But if you’re very sensitive to smells please bring painters spray mask. This is for serious minded finishers. We will use acrylic lacquers in class.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: 500 – Cabinetry and Furniture Finishes
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Several 1″ to 1 1/2″ brushers, liner brush, sanding sponge (fine), several rags, plastic gloves, 3 -1″ foam brushes, NO CHIP BRUSHES PLEASE!
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Detailed instructions, source list, estimating elevations.
Donor: Deheulbes Designs, Inc. |
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| S604-Top 10 Selling Finishes |
Saturday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $295.00
Instructor: Gary Lord, Prismatic Painting Studio
This class will teach you my top ten selling finishes of all times. There will be single layer finishes as well as two, three and four layer techniques, all which are high productive finishes with a high profit margin. We will use metallics, foils, plasters, and other various textures to create these finishes that are classic in design yet easy to execute. These finishes are also the same ones sought out by my students. Only take this class if you are an experienced finisher. The pace will be fast so we can complete all ten finishes in one day.
Skill Level: Advanced
Class Type: 600 – Decorative Wall Finishes
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Japan scrapers, stainless steel trowel, squeegee, leon neon, wallpaper pasting brush, scrub brush, 6 inch taping knife, whizz roller and sleeve
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Worksheets
Donor: Prismatic Painting Studio, Faux Effects, Wood Icing, Golden Artist Colors, Inc., Royal Design Studios |
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| S601-Global Influences |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Saturday · 8:00 AM – Noon
Sunday · 8:00 AM – Noon
Fee: $325.00
Instructor: Debra Campbell, Midwest School of Italian Plasters
Global Influences brings you around the world with finishes. We will use metallic paints, waxes, metal leaf, Italian plasters, Swarovski crystals and more. All of the stencil designs are exclusive to Wallartistry Studio. We will do negative and positive designs using both adhesive backed vinyl and traditional mylar stencils. Four 16″20″ wall finishes and one column design done on a mini column will be perfect for showing your clients! One-of-a-kind finishes completed in this class are: Bahasa, Vintage Opera House, Affresco Mantova, Prata Moderna, and Folio. All unique, sell-able, and profitable. Every finish taught has been sold and completed as a job.
Skill Level: Advanced
Class Type: 600 – Decorative Wall Finishes
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Beveled edge trowel, straight edge trowel, mini foam rollers
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: Wallartistry Studio, Atova and Firenze |
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| S608-Natural Earth Pigments & Multi-Layered EcoPlaster |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Saturday · 8:00 AM – Noon
Sunday · 8:00 AM – Noon
Fee: $300.00
Instructor: Stephane Nico, Earth Colors of Provence
Hands-on class, with Natural Earth Pigments, EcoPlasters and other Eco-friendly mediums. Learn how to tint your medium using Natural Earth Pigments. Incorporate different color layers and embedded stencils in your textures. Make your own glaze and stains. Learn how to make a wide variety of high end finishes and decorative panels with a few basic products and a low material cost. Students will make six to eight unique 16″ x 20″ on 1/8″ samples on masonite boards according to their skill level and creativity in a wide variety of colors and styles, including new techniques for contemporary finishes.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: 600 – Decorative Wall Finishes
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Stainless steel trowel.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: 18 color Natural Earth pigment kit
Donor: Earth Colors of Provence |
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| S511-Stone & Brick Backsplashes, Concrete Countertop and Floor Overlay |
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: $545.00
Instructor: Cindee Lundin
Each Student will complete four 16″x20″ sample boards and learn techniques ideal to resurface countertops, fireplaces, backsplashes, floors, and much more! Learn concrete overlay, staining, and epoxy coloration techniques for countertops. Learn stone sculpting and brick and carving techniques. Learn epoxy coloration techniques for countertop resurfacing with topcoats 15% harder than granite, extremely heat resistant, and water submersible for sinks, showers, and water features. Use texture tools and skins to make realistic tile and stone. Use molds to make architectural elements. Use stains and tints to customize projects. Use everday objects and existing materials to enhance your designs.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: 500 – Cabinetry and Furniture Finishes
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Shoe booties
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Four amazing sample boards completed by each student
Donor: Architectural Enhancements,LLC |
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| S614-Spurious Pearls of Plaster |
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
Instructor: Tammy Burleigh, House of Faux
Does your portfolio need some new pearls? Join Tammy for Spurious Pearls of Plaster as she delves into diverse ways to expand your portfolio and increase your profit margins. She will help you think outside of the box in creating special pearls of knowledge for old world plaster finishes to new metallic plaster finishes. Come ready for an exciting upbeat class that is sure to rock all your clients’ unreal plaster needs. For more pictures visit her website at www. visithouseoffaux.com.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: 600 – Decorative Wall Finishes
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Favorite trowel, neon leon or other blending brush
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: Variance Finishes, House of Faux |
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| S624-Cracked Up! |
NOTE – This class has multiple sessions on different days.
Saturday · 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Sunday · 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Fee: $245.00
Instructors: Lottie Banner; Micki Coles
Join Lottie and Micki as they guide you through creating 12 beautiful and sellable samples using the PROCEED System’s four Crackling Products. You will also work with metallics, glazes and stencils. Create six stunning 16″x20″ sample boards that can be used on cabinets, walls or as decorative panels. This includes a spectacular leather finish! In addition you will create six molding finishes that will transform ordinary furniture, trim or even walls into the extraordinary! Gain practical advice from our team’s on the job experience with crackling products. These 12 samples will inspire while adding diversity and flair to your portfolio.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: 600 – Decorative Wall Finishes
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Japan scrapers, several 2″ & 3″ chip brushes, several terry and cotton rags, at least 3 small foam naps & frame’s, Neon Leon and/or Car Wash brush, 6 skirt hanger’s (these will be left in the room overnight with samples for drying purposes).
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: From Wooster: specialty nap and frame, from Sherwin Williams: flexible rubber spreader, from Golden: 1 oz. specialty paint, from TexSton: 1 roll of grout tape, from Lowe’s specialty trowel used for Leather finish, and detailed step-by-step instructions for each sample.
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc., Wooster Brush, Great Walls Supply |
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| SN110-Shining Up Your Portfolio |
Sunday · 8:00 AM – Noon
Fee: $225.00
Instructor: Melanie Royals, CS, Modello Designs/Royal Design Studio
Create four fast and fabulous new portfolio samples while you master metallic finishes and materials that can be translated to an endless number of decorative treatments for walls, ceilings, furniture and art canvases. We will cover easy ways to incorporate and combine gilding, metallic foils, patinated metal finishes, Royal stencil creams, and more with beautiful pattern treatments. You will be using Modello Decorative Masking Patterns, as well as traditional reusable stencils from Royal Design Studio; yours to keep!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: 100 – Artistic Stenciling
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: 2 stencils from Royal Design Studio (Value: over $80); Set of 3 metallic Royal Stencil Creams
Donor: Royal Design Studio, Modello Designs, Modern Masters |
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| SN105-Awesome Allovers for ALL OVER! |
Sunday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $295.00
Instructor: Cynthia Davis, CSA, Cynthia Designs
Do you shy away from doing “Allover” wall designs? Learn how to create sophisticated, spectacular allover designs that will impress your customers and have their friends asking…”Where are the seams?” Complete six gorgeous, saleable, doable 18″x26″ damask finishes on heavy duty canvas. All in less than four layers using plasters, metallics, metal activators and texturing materials and Wallovers repeat stencils. You will receive a day full of advice on tackling allover designs and a complete packet of detailed recipes for designs you won’t be afraid to tackle and your customers will want to pay for!
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: 100 – Artistic Stenciling
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Hangers with clips, chip brushes, masking tape, small artist brush for connecting, small stencil brushes, steel blades, small steel trowel, rags, gloves, wallpaper brush
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Wallovers “Allover” brush
Donor: Wallovers, Cynthia Designs |
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| SN202-Realistic Clouds |
Sunday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Dru Blair
Increase your skills, profitability, and add a higher level of realism to your painting. In this hands-on workshop students will learn how to properly render photorealistic clouds and sunbeams on a ceiling using the airbrush. Sample size is 16″x20″. The course covers: selecting and setting up the airbrush, air sources, paint, masking and use of stencils. The students will also learn how to shade, render, and create texture with the airbrush, and much more. This is the first time this workshop has ever been offered at IDAL.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: 200 – Murals
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Notes
Donor: Iwata Medea, Golden Artist Colors, Inc. |
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| SN209-The Triumph of Joy: Flowering Chinoiserie |
Sunday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $350.00
Instructor: Lynne Rutter
An enduring and popular style in decor since the late 17th century, the flowering Chinoiserie garden mural is one of my favorites to paint. In this workshop we will learn a new way to paint in this historic style, using durable acrylic paints, stencils, and hand-finishing techniques. Students will practice on two 16″x20″ prepared panels, and may choose their own colors to personalize their work, whether it be bright and colorful or monochromatic. More advanced students may add the trompe l’oeil tear pictured in the sample. Note: no Chinoiserie will actually be harmed in this class.
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: 200 – Murals
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Fine synthetic liner brush, several artists brushes: rounds, flats, soft filbert brush, a soft cotton rag, mahl stick (optional). Please check at www.lynnerutter.com about brushes for this class. A limited number of brush kits will be available in class for purchase from the instructor.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Class notes, prepared project panel, practice panel, set of Chinoiserie stencils, transfers, reference material, color chart, renewed enthusiasm and confidence in your work!
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc., The Stencil Library, Lynne Rutter Studio |
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| SN303-Italian Faux Marbles |
Sunday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $290.00
Instructor: Jean Sable
During this eight hour workshop you will learn how to paint four faux Italian marbles -Yellow Siena, Violet breche, Portor and White veined Carrara- on mylar 30″x18″. These are the most decorative marbles that can be introduced for inside decoration and painted on walls, columns, pilasters, and fire-places. The study of the marbles is a fundamental knowledge in the field of decorative painting.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Type: 300 – Trompe L’Oeil, Woodgraining, Marble
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Natural sea sponges, flat house painting brush, badger, 2-3 different short pointed synthetic brushes, 1 small size 2-headed synthetic brush, 2 synthetic marbling brushes, measuring tape, flat bristle brushes, 2″ synthetic spalter, denatured alcohol.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Class notes, sample board, pictures of real marbles.
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc., Proceed Decorative Painting System, Sable School of Versailles |
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| SN507-Upsell Your Wall Finishes With DECORATED TRIM WORK |
Sunday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $350.00
Instructor: Pierre Finkelstein, Pierre Finkelstein Institute
NEW CLASS! Pierre has the experience and confidence to up-sell the entire room without making it look like a pushy sale. It is an important skill to be able to visualize a room including the baseboard, doors, chair rail, etc. Learn up to five of Pierre’s most lucrative, decorative finishes. Students will create quick and effective woodgraining and faux marble techniques, along with patinas and striping. This class will refresh your selling tactics by building your confidence. Pull away from the pack and upgrade your portfolio with quick and eye-catching finishes that are an easy sell.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Type: 500 – Cabinetry and Furniture Finishes
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring these BASIC SUPPLIES plus: Brush kits are for sale in class. Students are urged to bring all deco brushes for marble (veiner, chiqueteur, badger), wood (flogger, tooth spalter, badger), and other glazing techniques (brushes will not be supplied). Bring also: straightedge ruler (18″ minimum), 4H pencil + sharpener, rags
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Samples, class packet, notes
Donor: Golden Artist Colors, Inc., Pierre Finkelstein Institute of Decorative Painting |
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| SN802-The World of Ornament-Adding the 3rd Dimension To Your Portfolio |
Sunday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(includes break from Noon to 1:30 PM)
Fee: $175.00
Instructors: Melanie Kershner; Hudson Kershner
Learn how to incorporate the third dimension into your artistic skills by using decorative ornamentation. The class includes a slide show history of classical ornament, photos of inspiring installations and a discussion of how it is relevant in today’s interior design market place. This class shows how to combine decorative painting, venetian plaster, and murals into architectural wall panels for use in hotels, restaurants and homes. There will be demonstrations on how to install a painted canvas panel framed by decorative corner ornament and molding creating an architectural wall panel, cabinet door makeovers, frame glass and murals.
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Type: 800 – Artistic Lecture/Demo
Supplies to Bring: Students MUST bring Notebook, pen, pencil.
Supplies/tools/stencils student keeps: Students will receive a package of sample ornament valued at $200 as well as new skills and ideas for new clients and projects.
Donor: Beaux-Artes |
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1 Comment
Melanie Royals
Wow! Looks like some amazing and unique classes being offered this year. Can’t wait to see everyone in Virgina this July!
24 Mar 2011 11:03 am
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