Fabulous Finishes WORKSHOPS

WINTER 2012 WORKSHOPS

Fabulous Finishes Studio

49972 Van Dyke Rd

  Shelby Township, Mi 48317

located between 22 and 23 mile roads, east side of road, in the Atlas Jeweler plaza.

REGISTRATION

You can register in the studio, by phone  888-819-1490, or email fabfinisher@gmail.com

Deposit is required to hold a spot.  See class description for fees.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Deposit is transferable to a future class if we  receive 36 hours notice of cancellation, otherwise deposit is non-refundable.

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Introduction to Troweled On Wall Finishes

ONLY TWO SPOTS LEFT! May 17 & 18 2012! Metro-Detroit Texturline Training Workshop @ Fabulous Finishes

My newest combo that I created with Moire

Our last  workshop was co-taught by two of the best in the industry, Colorist and President of The PlasterCenter, Drew Beninati, and Barry Affleck of Texturline.  This workshop brings back both instructors as well as an added bonus,  Greg Frohnapfel and John Catalanotto of Pro Faux.    If there was ever a time to be in a workshop to see creative minds in action, this one is it.

This two-day course is designed to introduce the established painting and fine finishing contractors to today’s in-demand decorative architectural coatings. Participants learn EIGHT application techniques, instructions on surface preparation, trowel techniques, material costs and how to sell todays in demand decorative wall finishes!

Participants will produce 8 portfolio quality sample boards

• Texturline Moiré shimmering silk-like wall finish
• Stucco Antico all natural venetian plaster technique
• Sedona coarse metallic plaster with sparkle
• Creative a beautiful patina with metallic and iridescent waxes
• Old world Calce Veniziano
• Simple Two tone Moiré metallic plaster
• Mock Texture Two Tone with Lustra Metallic plaster
• Carolina Sandstone , a distressed plaster finish with a color wash

Class includes: Lunch, refreshments, course manual & Moiré Colors by DrewTM fan deck.

Instructor: Drew Beninati, Founder of Minneapolis Institute of Fine Finishes, Colorist and Fine Finisher; Creator, Colors by Drew™

Date & Time: May 17 &18th, 9am to 5pm

Location: Fabulous Finishes, 49972 Van Dyke Rd, ShelbyTwp, MI 48317

Cost: $300.00/ 50 % deposit upon registration

To Register: Call 888-819-1490 or fabfinisher@gmail.com

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Who Needs A Night Out?  Come Paint With Friends

Like everything you see?  Want to come for a few hours, with a group of friends (bottle of whatever completely optional) ,  and have some fun learning how to use some really cool products?

You put the group together -  you pick an evening that’s good for you – we’ll do the rest.

We’ll create a cool layered color finish (your choice of color, style etc)  on a decorative photo frame, and then take it one step further and stencil a design on the glass, finishing and sealing it so that you can take it home with you.   Head home with the knowledge and confidence to continue in your refinishing endeavors.  Best of all, you’ll have a fabulous framed piece of art to call your own!

 Minimum 4    Maximum 12

2 hour workshop   needs to be scheduled weekdays  between 530 and 930 pm.

Fees:

4-5 attendees       $45 each

6-7 attendees       $35 each

8-12 attendees     $30 each

50% deposit due to schedule, remaining due at start of class.

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Cabinet,Furniture,Accessories Refinishing Workshop

Learn how to add character and age to furniture, cabinets,  accessories, medallions, mantles, trim work.  Start with a demo on painting a cabinet door with Caromal paints, then using the tools, instruction, and products, refinish a piece of cabinet and distress a wooden picture frame by layer colors and using chipping creme.  Reclaim paint will also be demonstrated.  Go home with a product manual and the knowledge and ability to create new finishes or update old ones yourself.      $65.

$30 due at registration,  $35 payable at start of class. Class limit 10.

Wednesday  January 18th     11 am – 2 pm

Tuesday     January 31st     530 pm  – 830 pm

Thursday    March 1st        530 pm  -  830 pm

Tuesday       March 27th         11 am – 2 pm

Wednesday      May 23rd    530 pm – 830 pm

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Painting Furniture and Accessories with Metallic and Leaf Workshop

Learn how to play with metallic paints, add a glaze over, create a rubbed bronze finish for your old brass fixture, or jazz up a medallion or frame.  Bring a set of old hardware, a light fixture, or an old frame that you want to update and we’ll work on it here in class.

Gilding with metal leaf will also be demonstrated – gilding is the traditional technique of applying thin sheets of gold, silver or copper metal to a painted surface.  Come learn the process, hands on, and gild a piece to take home. (Items to be gilded will be provided.)

Caromal Colour basecoats bond to almost any surface, including metal, with NO stripping, sanding or priming.  Go home with the knowledge, ability and confidence to create new finishes and update old ones.  $55

$25 due at registration,  $30 due at start of class.  Limit 10.

Tuesday         February 7th       600 pm – 800 pm

Thursday       February 16th   1200 pm – 200 pm

Tuesday         March 20th       1200 pm – 200 pm

Tuesday         April 24th           600 pm – 800 pm

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Get Your Paint On – Refinish Your  Own Piece Of Furniture

Who has a piece of furniture that is screaming for a facelift?  Something you stuck down in your basement, in hopes to one day refinish it?  Maybe your toddlers are now teenagers and the youth furniture needs a revamp… Tired of the oak or pickled pink?  A chest you want to paint but you’re just not sure where to begin?

Well, you’ve found the right place.  You and your piece are invited to join 7 others eager to update their furniture.  You will learn the steps necessary to repaint your furniture (and accessories), then you will have the whole day to refinish your own piece of furniture.  We have many samples finishes here for you to choose from, pick one and recreate it, or come with your own ideas – french, chic, country, distressed, metallic, white, black, blue, purple , pink with polka dots – the choices are endless.  Incorporate a stencil? Sure,   Gold or silver leaf?  Absolutely.   (leaf sheets additional cost).

This is a one of a kind workshop -  you’ll gain the knowledge and know-how, tricks and tips, from a professional finisher,  you’ll refinish your own piece, all while enjoying the company of 7 other attendees and seeing them work through their finish,  an invaluable learning experience.

Head home with the knowledge and confidence to continue in your refinishing endeavors.  Best of all, you’ll have a fabulous piece of furniture to call your own!

Includes:   All teaching, course manual, all products*, tools and materials necessary to refinish your piece, snacks and lunch.   $175

$75 due at registration,  $100 due at start of class.    Limit 6

Saturday,  January 28th    900am – 400pm

Saturday,  February 25th  900am – 400pm     FULL

Saturday,  March 24th       900am – 400pm

Saturday,  April 28th         900am – 400 pm

Saturday,  May 26th          900am – 400pm

Saturday,  June 30th         900am – 400pm

What should you bring to refinish?    An accent piece, Chest, Coffee/ End Tables, Sofa Table,  Chairs,  basically, anything 36” or less in length.  If you have any questions,  just ask.

*   If you choose to gild your piece, all materials will be included except the metal leaf sheets, which are available for purchase.

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DIY  Wall Finishes Workshop -

In the works

 

* Texturline Moiré, a stunning shimmering metallic wall finish that’s simple to apply, durable,   washable, repairable, and TINTABLE!

* Introduction to Lustra, a heavy bodied metallic plaster for problematic walls and relief work

* Stucco Antico,  an all natural venetian plaster technique

* Sedona, a coarse metallic plaster with sparkle

* Create beautiful patina finishes with metallic and iridescent waxes

* A new Hi-Sheen Moiré for deep rich hues and a rich luxurious sheen

* Simple two tone Moiré metallic plaster

* Distressed plaster, and Color Wash

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Open Paint By The Hour

 Every   Tuesday,   Thursday    11 am – 2 pm

                    Cost:          $10 per hour

using any stocked paints at Fabulous  Finishes studio. Are you a little nervous to start those cabinets on your own?  Need to build your confidence to tackle that big job?  Just want to paint with a pal?  Bring your stuff and paint it here -

We provide:   the workspace , aprons,  brushes,  rollers,  blowdryers, rags, mouse sanders, beverages, and most importantly –  our expertise to guide  you if you need help or direction.    PAINT NOT INCLUDED.   Can not store any wet items.

You  provide:   what you want to paint – bring in a few cabinet doors from your project, a small furniture piece (that you can carry in ) , a sack of old hardware, a light fixture,  a lamp,  picture frames, mirrors, accessories  whatever it is you’re looking to refinish.

Extra, For Purchase: 

Basic How-To  Session  (for those unfamiliar with the Caromal paints)  $15 (not counted against your ‘by the hour’ time.

In Depth Training (specific) by the hour  – $65

Textured Basecoat Paint (quart)  $32.50

Reclaim Paint (quart)  $44.95

Toning Glaze   (16 oz)   $18.50

Chipping Crème (16 oz) $18.50

Sheet sand paper    $1.00

Mouse sand paper  $1.00

Use of in-stock stencil   $10-20 (varies per size)

Metallic paints  $5 and up

FEEDBACK has been wonderful!

…  We just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed meeting and talking to you and seeing the beautiful work you have done.  We have already ordered the glazing kit and after we finish the accent wall we are going to order the paint for the cabinets…

I really had fun last night and already put in my order at Caromal Colours.  The stir stick with the colors is really handy!  And, your step-by-step instructions made it all very easy to follow.  I can’t wait to get started.

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the distressing workshop this afternoon. The product is amazing, and the teacher was too!  Thanks for your help and hospitality…I’m looking forward to the June class.

Hi Patty, I very much enjoyed your class on Tuesday evening….

…I loved watching you in action last night. I can not wait to get my hands on that stuff. I can think of so many ways to not only use this but sell it. Thanks again it is really great stuff….

Hi Patty, Thank you so much for the class! I hope to take the sample to Mike today and then I’m think I should take a color to Canada and show family and friends there! Hmmm…

…My girls enjoyed gilding all of the eggs I bought home from the gilding class.  I only did three at your place so there was plenty left.  …

…Joe keeps walking in there saying…wow, i just can’t believe how nice it looks…

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