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As summer comes close to an end (at least for
my children) - we are starting to get the
kids ready for another school year (Ashley in
10th & Tyler in 8th). I'm sad as usual,
summer is never long enough for me (I'm still
looking for more fun time with my kids) -
but, my husband (Jim) feels it is time for
them to go back to school. Jim likes the
routine and everyone on schedule - I, well,
just like not having a routine!!!
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Classes
Now that my studio is a full-line distributor
and certified training center for Faux
Effects™ - all of our classes have
completely changed. New curriculum and all
new finishes created with the incredible
products by Faux
Effects™.
So, if you are looking to start a decorative
painting business, a novice looking to better
their skills or a seasoned professional
looking to update your portfolio - our
classes cover every level.
Designer Walls I Workshop: This class
covers
many products and decorative finishes - along
with a discussion on the business end of the
business. We will cover getting started in
the business, setting up a business,
scheduling appointments, creating
samples/portfolio, pricing/quoting jobs, job
site maintenance, etc.
Designer Walls II Workshop: This is
another
wonderful class continuing to explore the
extensive collection of materials that Faux
Effects™ offers - along with creating
another
set of decorative finishing samples. Many of
the finishes created in this class are
multi-layered plasters, incredible
LusterStone™ finishes, Lime based plasters,
and much, much more. We will also discuss
pricing issues with all the different
finishes we cover.
Designer Walls III Workshop: This
workshop
covers the newest of Faux Effects™
products -
RS Series. These materials have re-active
properties and this class will show you many
different finishes that you are create with
this creative line of materials. If you are
someone that really needs some inspiration -
this class is for you!
The BEST news about our 2007 schedule is that
from now until August 10th - any classes
registered and paid in full will receive a
15% discount on the tuition. Act now, before
time runs out.
Register now...
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SALI Convention
Once again our annual convention was held
last month and what a great event! This year
we were in San Francisco, CA (really enjoyed
the weather) and that was a nice treat for me
- just a short drive away.
It was a whirlwind of a week - seeing many
old friends and meeting many new friends -
putting faces to names (Atrium Online and
MuralsPlus members). There were many
wonderful classes offered during the week and
I actually taught two classes. Started off
Tuesday with an all-day class working with
the Art of Stenciling with decorative
finishes - this was an incredible class, I
was blessed with a classroom full of great
people. We were just a little challenged in
the class with the new rule of "no blow
dryers" - we decided to work through lunch
(ordered pizza) and we still ran a little
long - but, everyone worked hard to complete
their samples and we had a lot of fun doing
it!!!
My second class wasn't until Thursday - but
it started just a little too early in the
morning for all of us - 7am is awfully
early!!! It even feels earlier when the
night before was the Grand Gala opening for
Expo and we were all up way too late... But,
we were just about all in the same boat -
everyone was a little slow getting started
and then we kicked into gear! We made many
wonderful molding/furniture samples - while
eating Red Vines.
Besides all the great classes and socializing
that was going on - I was also involved in
the Expo (this was my last year as Expo Chair
- I officially retired from this position).
Not only was I running the Expo, but I had a
booth promoting my studio and stencil line.
The Expo is such a big treat, a great big
room filled with so many incredible
materials, products, studios and more.
Nothing like walking down an aisle and
meeting people such as Pierre Finkelstein,
Sean Crosby, Melanie Royals and on and on and on.
All of this was crammed into one week - no
wonder I was overly exhausted when I returned
home. Not only was I exhausted, but a dear
friend of mine (Pam Poole) joined me to help
out in my classes and at the booth - I think
I just about killed her off, with lugging
materials to classes, setting up the booth,
running the booth, helping in class, and and
and......Thanks Pam!!!
Next year, the annual convention will be held
in Charleston, SC - for more information on
SALI and the upcoming convention - log onto
www.sali.org
Visit SALI online...
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Meeting of the Masters™
Faux Effects™
Founded in 2003, Meeting of the Masters™
provides an opportunity for a rare experience
to witness the talent of the worlds most
respected master faux and decorative artisans
at one time and in one place. Due to poplar
demand throughout the industry, Faux Effects
International, Inc. is bringing back the
event in 2007 with plans to host a Meeting of
the Masters™ gathering in a unique cultural
arts setting, every two years thereafter.
Faux Effects International, Inc. is hosting
an event that is like no other. Although
exhibitors and presenters are by invitation
only, the doors are open to professional faux
and decorative artists as a development
experience in their career path - an
opportunity to further their skills through
up-close contact with masters in the field.
"All industry professionals are invited to
attend the event, not just Faux Effects™
customers", explains Ray Sandor, President of
Faux Effects International, Inc. "As a
leader in the decorative finishing industry,
we're committed to hosting this gathering of
the best of the best in our industry, to
further the art of faux and decorative
finishing through educational and
inspirational experiences".
Admission is "free", simply bring your
commitment to advance your understanding and
awareness of the art form and uncover
inspiration for faux finishing and decorative
painting.
Meeting of the Masters™ is a non-for-profit
event that was conceived as a gathering of
fine and decorative artisans to provide an
educational forum that celebrates the
industry and inspires professionals to
continue their education in faux and
decorative finishing, bring skills to new
levels and optimize their potential for
success in the industry.
Looking forward to seeing many of you at this
wonderful event!
www.meetingofthemasters.org
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Thank you for your continued support and
business,
Sincerely,
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Okay, I'm a little late on the spring
cleaning - but, better late than never. We
have several different materials that we will
no longer be carrying at our studio - so, we
are discounting them BIG.