Updated on 08/17/08
CLASSES WILL BE RELOCATING NEXT YEAR. CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS
AMERICAN CLAY PLASTER
Classes will soon be coming to Kalamazoo in early 2008! Plaster contractors and homeowners will want the many benefits of American Clay earth plasters for their homes and offices. For now, please check out our sister studio in Chicago where Keren Navarro will be offering classes soon in her NEW inspiring studio! Click this link: www.twigandafeather.com to find out more!
PLASTERS & TROWELING TECHNIQUES
Helpful classes would be Learn to Faux or previous decorative painting experience.
NEW!! INTRO TO MOSAICS
Create beautiful mosaic accent pieces for your home, or as gifts. Marty Bosma, renowned award-winning Michigan artist, will show you how to use broken plates, stained glass shards, tiles and more. You will make artistic, practical mosaics while learning an absorbing activity, through Marty's mosaic workshops. Choose from two different projects; flower pot or trivet. Min Age: 18 This three day workshop costs only $45 and includes supplies. Glass nippers and glue will be available for purchase if desired. go to Marty's website to see some of her beautiful work! www.martworketc.com
MOSAICS II - ADVANCED
Marty will take you to the next level. Create stunning home accessories and get an edge on your Christmas gift list! Mosaics I is required to take this class.
COMING SOON! HAND-PAINTED TILES & BACKSPLASHES
Create beautiful, functional tiles for incorporation into a backsplash or paint an entire mini-mural on tile! We work on tumbled marble with acrylic paints. More info on this class soon. Cost and supply fee tbd.
MEDITATIVE MANDALA ART
Anyone can be an artist if you doodle inside a circle. This is a totally relaxing class, with soothing music and the company of others while you amaze yourself with the talents within! Take home a mounted mandala ready for framing. You'll be hooked! Ages 13 & up. Bring your spouse or your teenager and share an evening together. Just $10
BEGINNING FAUX FINISHING
Learn several painting techniques from a professional artist and faux finisher in this hand's on class. You will make at least 6 sample boards to take home while gaining the confidence to tackle that painting job you've been dreaming about! Focus will be on color combinations, mixing glazes and inexpensive tools to create beautiful walls or furniture. 17 & up.$60.00 per person. Class size- 3 min, 6 max; Instructor - Barb Clare Meets 1 time.
ADVANCED FAUX FINISHING
One 2 hour class will cover techniques including crackles, marbles, leathers and more! This is a great class for decorating both walls and furniture! Don't throw away Aunt Millie's old table, refinish it! Prerequisite is Learn to Faux. One 2 hr class. $90
TRADE PROS FAUX FINISHING WORKSHOP
Hands on and expert advise on the best products and the newest techniques so that you can offer your clients this extra service to compliment your professional painting business. Basic and Advanced techniques will be covered, and you will have many sample boards to show clients This is an intensive 3 hour class. Discussion on the business of faux, costing and how to market yourself in this fast-growing career choice! Workbook and all materials included. $120.00
COUNTERTOP RESURFACING
Getting tired of those formica tops?! YES YOU CAN paint over them! Barb Clare gives you the steps to a beautiful new countertop surface for a fraction of the cost of new! Bring a sample of formica that you would like to replicate in paint. You will use Devine Color paint to paint your own countertop sample to take home. This is NOT a concrete countertop class, but there will be a brief demo of a concrete system that can be used to renew your countertops. FEE $50, no supplies needed
