The workshops last several hours and admission is free. Some paint store workshops are more ambitious. Some of it was basic. Then, of course, there are the specialized schools for those who are really, really serious about it. They typically stress hands-on learning and the creation of sample boards that will help students market their newfound skill.
Tuition covers tools and materials.
A contractor can find the school that matches the time and money he's willing to invest. Frohnapfel said students master a great deal of material in a mere two days because they receive highly individualized instruction. There are two teachers, and enrollment is limited to 10. Contractor Andy Laudato in Olmstead, OH, didn't find the weekend format at Frohnapfel's school too hurried. Being a painter helps.