This is more than a techniques workshop. I, students learn how to prepare a wall, mix colors, and work with an existing paint system. Simple but elegant finishes are also taught. Designer Walls II explores textures, stone work, and distressing, as well as contemporary finishes, using materials such as transfer patterns and dimensional pastes. These two workshops focus more on techniques than career planning.
Classes are also available in trompe l'oeil, murals, and advanced painting techniques.
At Miller-Wagenaar, contractors will be taught how to know what their markets are, as well as how to be responsive to those markets. She plans to open a school in Arizona in November. PRO FAUX Pro Faux teaches painting contractors how to apply old-world techniques to become a true decorative painting craftsman. Akron, OH, workshops are held across the United States in community centers, recreation centers, historical buildings, and hotels. In operation since 1990, Pro Faux's workshops are taught by co-owners Greg Frohnapfel and John Catalanotto.