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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.

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)

1-Day Seminar Hours: 10am to 3/4 pm
No Biz Like Faux Biz January 18 (Friday) Register Online March 7 (Friday) Register Online May 2 (Friday) 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
Faux Basics February 8 (Friday) Register Online April 24 (Thursday) Register Online June 6 (Friday) Register Online	An introductory 1-day class. More info	$199
NEW! Antique Mirror Finishes March 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 February 7 (Thursday) Register Online April 26 (Saturday) Register Online June 21 (Saturday) Register Online	One of the most requested finishes in today's market. 1-day. More info	$299
Crusted Surfaces January 31 (Thursday) Register Online April 2 (Wednesday) Register Online	Layered gesso waxed finishes that look 100 years old... without the wait! 1-day. More info	$299
RS Crete May 20 (Tuesday) 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. More info	$350
Parvati Textures March 8 (Saturday) Register Online June 20 (Friday) 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! Advanced Lusterstone with Jodie Baldanza May 17 (Saturday) 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. 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) More info	$350
NEW! Metallic Madness with Jodie Baldanza May 21 (Wednesday) Register Online	Metallic finishes are some of the most requested finishes by designers and clients with discriminating taste. Learn these new techniques to create a “wow” factor. Samples may vary. At the completion of this workshop, you will be licensed to use and purchase the professional line of Faux Effects? proprietary products used in this class. With an extensive background in decorative painting, faux finishing, and furniture refinishing. More info	$350
2-Day Workshops Hours:10am-4/5 pm
Faux "Fun"damentals February 8-9 (Friday-Saturday) Register Online April 24-25 (Thurs-Fri) Register Online June 6-7 (Friday-Saturday) Register Online	An introductory 2-day workshop. More info	$399
NEW! Airbrush Faux with Colin Aimsworth March 18-19 (Tues-Wed) 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
NEW! Lime Based Plasters with Jodie Baldanza May 22-23 (Thurs-Fri) Register Online	Don’t miss this highly requested workshop taught by Master Finisher Jodie Baldanza. Learn these authentic lime-based plaster techniques from yesteryear with today’s innovative approach. Old world finishes at their best. At the completion of this workshop, you will be licensed to use and purchase the professional line of Faux Effects? proprietary products used in this class. 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. More info	$650
3-Day Workshops Hours 10am-4/5pm
NEW! European Plasters January 24-26 (Thurs-Sat) Register Online April 16-18 (Wed-Fri) Register Online	This new 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.	$799
NEW! Trompe L'Oeil Mural - Limestone Arch with Landscape March 12-14 (Wed-Fri) Register Online	Whether you are a seasoned mural artist or a wannabe, this workshop is for you. Learn Nancy Ballew’s proven formula for creating realistic trompe l'oeil. This mural will encompass all the elements of mural painting, including trompe l'oeil, limestone, columns, landscape, and sky. An accomplished artist with a BFA in Illustration and Painting from Auburn University, Nancy has worked as a set designer. In addition to extensive residential work, Nancy has painted murals in two downtown Atlanta buildings listed on the National Register. More info.	$899
NEW! Pompeian Frescoes and more with Jeannine Dostal March 24-26 (Mon-Wed) Register Online	Being a decorative painter for 16 years, and a lifelong artist, Jeannine is passionate about colors and textures. While working in India, she was influenced by the three-dimensional designs and brought her love of 3-D to walls. 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! Join Jeannine for the fun and creativity. More info.	$899
NEW! Signature Finishes with Donna Phelps April 28-30 (Mon-Wed) 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. More info	$899
Exotic Mixed Media Plasters with Fred Kors May 28-30 (Wednesday-Friday) 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. Miami, Vegas…here we come! Fred Kors is a nationally recognized, award-winning wildlife and landscape artist and a decorative finisher. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Illustration from the Ringling School of Art and Design. Fred works in Florida for the area’s top designers. He has done freelance technical and natural history illustration, worked in the production of original prints, and designed custom furniture and accessories for the designer market.	$899
5-Day Workshops Hours 10am-4/5pm
NEW! The Best of Designer Walls I & II May 12-16 (Mon-Fri) Register Online	Introducing the professional line of Faux Effects™ products. Learn from the expert. Jodie Baldanza, teaches a prestigious array of designer-quality finishes, including textures, reactive finishes, activators, metallics, and more. At the completion of this workshop, you will be licensed to use and purchase the professional line of Faux Effects™ proprietary products. More info.	$1699
FAUX FEST – OPEN HOUSE! AUGUST DATE – TO BE ANNOUNCED Join us for our biannual Open House! See what’s new and exciting at Paintin' the Town Faux. Entertainment, free demos all day, food and drinks, guest artists, door prizes, and lots more. Enjoy 10% off on any products you buy or classes you register for throughout the day. Specials throughout the store.

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.

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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