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Paintin' the Town Faux is Atlanta’s premier school for the decorative arts and surface finishing, offering faux painting instruction from beginning to mastery levels. Learn the art of decorative finishes and business development the pros use, from the faux painting pros. Paintin' the Town Faux offers students a proven system for success.

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All below workshops and seminars are held at our school in Atlanta, Georgia. (Alpharetta area)
2830 Holcomb Bridge Road | Alpharetta, GA 30022 | 800-549-0414 | 770-641-7641
All workshops taught at Paintin' the Town Faux offer professional level certifications.

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NEW! FREE DEMOS Hours: 10am-11:30am / RSVP required. Call 770-641-7641 or email us to reserve your place. Enjoy these free demos of new products, techniques, and tools. Find out what’s new and exciting at Paintin' the Town Faux. Donuts and coffee served. July 19 (Saturday) October 25 (Saturday) December 6 (Saturday)
FAUX FEST ! OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 FROM 10 am to 4 pm. FREE! Join us for our annual Open House! See what’s new and exciting at Paintin' the Town Faux and help us celebrate our second year in our 5,000 square-foot “faux”cility with entertainment, free demos, guest artists, door prizes, giveaways, food and drinks, charity raffle, and more. Enjoy 10% off on any products you buy or classes you register for throughout the day. Specials throughout the store. Don’t miss the festivities on this wonderful day. Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss out.
* NEW! ON-THE-JOB-EXPERIENCE - $199 per day or any 5 days for $900 Taking classes in a studio is great, but you can’t beat the hands-on experience of on-the-job training where you actually do walls, floors, and countertops. We are offering just that with this week’s worth of on-the-job projects. This workshop will be professionally videotaped, so not only will you be learning on the job, but you will also be a star!!!! Each day involves prep work, creating an overlay, finishing, sealing, etc.; each project may take more than a day to complete. More info. Sign up for one or more days at $199 per day, or for the entire week and get it all. Sign up for five days and save $100.00. September 22 - Monday – RS Crete – floors and countertops – Register Online September 23 - Tuesday - RS Crete – floors and countertops – Register Online September 24 - Wednesday - RS Crete – floors and countertops – Register Online September 25 - Thursday – Miscellaneous surprises – Register Online September 26 - Friday – Wall finishes – Register Online September 27 - Saturday – Optional day - Miscellaneous – Register Online - Register for your choice of 5 days (Select at checkout) – Register Online
1-Day Seminar Hours: 10am to 3/4 pm
No Biz Like Faux Biz August 15 (Friday) Register Online November 6 (Thursday) Register Online	A comprehensive 1-day seminar teaching aspects of the faux finishing business. More info	$250
1-Day Classes Hours: 10am to 3/4 pm * Indicates Guest Instructor
Faux Basics August 1 (Friday) Register Online October 30 (Thursday) Register Online December 1 (Monday) Register Online	An introductory 1-day class. More info	$199
* Antique Mirror Finishes November 21 (Friday) Register Online	You’ll be amazed how easy it is to make any mirror look aged and distressed with the only system of its kind for antiquing mirrors. Experiment with a variety of techniques including variegated leaf patterns, cepia toning, and more. Add this to your repertoire and give your clients and designers what they are swooning for. More info	$299
Cabinet Finishes July 18 (Friday) Register Online September 5 (Friday) Register Online November 8 (Saturday) Register Online	One of the most requested finishes in today's market. 1-day. More info	$299
Crusted Surfaces November 7 (Friday) Register Online	Layered gesso waxed finishes that look 100 years old... without the wait! 1-day. More info	$299
* RS Crete September 20 (Saturday) Register Online	For the latest and greatest, this course is the one. Discover our newest concrete finishes for floors, walls, and countertops and a sampling of other RS products from the RS Series of the Faux Effects™ professional line. *The Faux Effects proprietary product line used in this class cannot be purchased without taking a certified class such as this one.* More info	$350
Parvati Textures September 6 (Saturday) Register Online November 4 (Tuesday) Register Online	Become a certified installer of these unique natural wall coverings. This European product can be customized, any color, fine or coarse texture, with added effects such as metallic glitters, mica flakes, yarns, chips, dyes, and more. Get in on this ground-floor opportunity. Class includes hands-on training, manual, and marketing brochures. Samples may vary. 1-day $250 Promotional Special! More Info	Was $450 Now $250
* NEW! South Beach White on White September 15 (Monday) Register Online	Learn textured plasters, matt to gloss; Versace linen; and assorted fabulous contemporary techniques. Samples may vary. More info.	$350
* NEW! Advanced Lusterstone with Jodie Baldanza September 16 (Tuesday) Register Online	Learn new and innovative techniques using one of the hottest products on today’s market. This lustrous metallic has a variety of looks depending on application. With an extensive background in decorative painting, faux finishing, and furniture refinishing, Jodie Baldanza was the head corporate instructor for Faux Effects International, Inc. for many years, and operates a decorative finishing business. She has appeared in several episodes of “For Your Home” and “Paint, Paint, Paint” on PBS. More info.	$350
* NEW! Ceiling Skies September 20 (Saturday) Register Online	You will learn a variety of techniques for creating heavenly skyscapes and leave with finished samples. Suitable for ceilings. (May require brush kit purchase) More info.	$299
NEW! Architectural Features December 18 (Thursday) Register Online	In this workshop, you will learn great finishes appropriate for architectural features, such as moldings, doors, stairway spindles, cabinets, medallions, and more. Techniques include limestone molding, rusted door, copper/stainless inlay, and more. More info.	$299
NEW! Creative Cabinets December 19 (Friday) Register Online	Get in on the current rage – faux finishing cabinets. It’s much less expensive than replacing them. If you are a professional, these samples will enhance your portfolio and produce lots of business for you. If you are a homeowner, you can save money on updating your cabinets. Either way, learn great techniques to turn dated cabinets into today’s hottest looks. More info.	$299
2-Day Workshops Hours:10am-4/5 pm * Indicates Guest Instructor
Faux "Fun"damentals August 1-2 (Fri-Sat) Register Online October 30-31 (Thurs-Fri) Register Online December 1-2 (Mon-Tues) Register Online	An introductory 2-day workshop. More info	$399
* Murals in Venetian Plaster with Rainey Nigg September 22-23 (Mon-Tues) Register Online	Learn to paint murals in an old-world fresco style with Venetian Plaster on Venetian Plaster, incorporating various faux finishes to create a unique work of art. All can be burnished to create that wonderful patina feel. Whether you are a talented muralist or have never painted a mural before, this class is appropriate. Learn Rainey Nigg’s techniques and tricks for painting with ambiance. Rainey is a talented faux finisher and artist who has been painting murals for over thirty years. She was an assistant corporate instructor and mural instructor for Faux Effects for several years. She paints in a wide variety of styles, including photo realistic trompe l'oeil, abstract, modern, chinoisery, whimsical, fresco, old world, and more. You will leave the class with a finished mural ready to hang. Samples may vary. More	$599
* Airbrush Faux with Colin Aimsworth October 17-18 (Fri-Sat) Register Online	Super shortcuts to save time and steps using airbrush techniques to faux finish columns, molding, statues, walls, cabinets, fireplaces, medallions, etc. Airbrush provided during class. More info.	$599
European Plasters November 19-20 (Wed-Thurs) Register Online	This class has it all. Learn the old-world high-end textures that designers and clients are asking for, including crumbled plaster, plastered lime fresco, crackle sampler, Venetian plaster, marmorino, LusterStone, and more. Samples may vary. More info.	$499
3-Day Workshops Hours 10am-4/5pm * Indicates Guest Instructor
NEW! * Advanced Cabinet & Furniture Finishes September 17-19 (Wednesday-Friday) Register Online	Jodie Baldanza, head corporate instructor for Faux Effects International for the past eight years, will take your skills to a new level in this advanced class taught with the Faux Effects? professional line of products. With an extensive background in decorative painting, faux finishing, and furniture refinishing, Jodie Baldanza was the head corporate instructor for Faux Effects International, Inc. for many years, and operates a decorative finishing business. Jodie has completed many noteworthy commissions throughout the United States and abroad. She has appeared in several episodes of “For Your Home” and “Paint, Paint, Paint” on PBS. Several of her finishes have been featured in the pages of Faux Effects World and Painting & Wall Covering Contractors (PWC). The Faux Effects proprietary product line used in this class cannot be purchased without taking a certified class such as this one. Samples may vary. More info.	$1299
*NEW! Legacy - Turn of the Century Meets Contemporary October 23-25 (Thursday-Saturday) Register Online**	Learn these gorgeous, unique finishes using leafing, textures, metallics, and more. More info.	$799
NEW! * Trompe L'Oeil Mural with Nancy Bellew October 27-29 (Monday-Wednesday) Register Online	Learn it all in one class, trompe l'oeil and murals at their best, with Nancy Ballew, talented muralist and scenic designer. This class includes stone work, ornamentation, landscape scene, and more. Pictured is a modified representation of what you will learn. Nancy specializes in hand-painted fine art murals, trompe l'oeil, ornamental panels, and scenic backdrops for residential and commercial projects. An accomplished painter with a BFA in Illustration and Painting. In addition to extensive residential work, Nancy has painted murals in buildings nationwide and produced scenic backdrops for many corporations and events including Microsoft, The Coca-Cola Company, The Home Depot, the Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Symphony Ball, etc.. More info.	$799
*NEW! It's Faux Easy with Gary Lord December 3-5 (Wednesday-Friday) Register Online**	In this exciting workshop, Gary teaches his newest techniques, the one-of-a-kind, exquisite finishes that have earned him the reputation of one of the nation’s leading faux artists. These finishes will enhance your portfolio. Gary Lord is an international artist, teacher, author, and television personality. More info.	$899
*NEW! Pompeian Frescoes and More with Jeannine Dostal August 26-28 (Tuesday-Thursday) Register Online**	Being a decorative painter for 16 years, and a lifelong artist, Jeannine is passionate about colors and textures. She studied authentic fresco in Nice, France, creating an American version of fresco that is more fun and free. Class samples include these fresco effects, jewels, decorative embellishments, lime plaster, Aqua Wax™, and more! Samples may vary. More info	$899
NEW! * Signature Finishes with Donna Phelps December 10-12 (Wednesday-Friday) Register Online	In this class, Donna Phelps of the Sarasota School of Faux & Architectural Finishing in Sarasota, Florida, will share some of her signature "Artisan Finishes." Elegance, sophistication, and progressive design concepts are the cornerstones of Donna's latest designs. The class will feature composition, product training, tricks, and techniques to enable students to create these beautifully unique finishes. Using Faux Effects Gold & Silver Label products including LusterSuede, LusterStone, Faux Stone, RS Plaster, RS Water Wax, Palette Deco, and Metallic Foils, these finishes will make your portfolio shine. The Faux Effects proprietary product line used in this class cannot be purchased without taking a certified class such as this one. More info	$899
*NEW! Faux Effects Gold Label Fundamentals** (Proprietary Products) September 11-13 (Thursday-Saturday) Register Online	Learn a variety of ways to create samples using the Faux Effects Gold Label line of products. The proprietary products of the Faux Effects line are the Cadillac of faux finishing products. The Faux Effects proprietary product line used in this class cannot be purchased without taking a certified class such as this one. Samples may vary. More info.	$1099
*NEW! Exotic Mixed Media Plasters October 20-22 (Monday-Wednesday) Register Online**	Step out of the box with these incredible plaster finishes, like nothing you have seen before. Fred Kors, a highly creative artist, has designed these finishes for the high-end designer or client looking for the wow factor. Fred is a nationally recognized, award-winning artist and decorative finisher who works in Florida for the area’s top designers. Samples may vary. More info	$899

Become recognized as a professional artist and enjoy a lucrative income. Or learn faux painting techniques to make your own home a work of art. All classes, unless otherwise noted, are taught by Susie Goldenberg, owner.

Specials:
During any class, take advantage of the following (not good with any other discount):
Purchase products - choice of one:
• Get 10% off all products purchased
• Purchase products totaling over $200.00 and receive 1 free seminar
Register for classes - choice of one:
• Get 10% off any future class (no discounts on classes taught by guest artists)
• Sign up for any class and receive 1 free seminar
• Sign up for any seminar for $99 (regularly $125)

All Classes include:
   • Continental breakfast
   • Hands-on learning
   • Professional tips
   • Use of products, materials, & tools
   • Non-intimidating environment
   • Large sample boards to take home
   • Instruction Manual

Refund Policy:
A 2-week cancellation notice is required for a deposit refund or transfer, less $25.00 processing fee. We reserve the right to cancel any class that does not meet our participant requirement, with full refund or transfer option.

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