Decorative Painting Seminars

May 2012 American Clay Workshops
1 Day Workshop - May 23, 2012
Time: 8am - 4pm

We will cover the basic application techniques from wall preparation through applying all the American Clay Earth Plasters, including the Venetian finishes associated with the American Clay Porcelina, various application techniques, and ways for achieving different finishes.

Call Eco Home Center of New England to register: (978) 263-8311

Assabet Valley Center for Continuing Education
Assabet After Dark - 215 Fitchburg Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Registration online: http://www.assabetafterdark.com

Boston Center for Adult Education – 122 Arlington Street
Registration online: http://www.bcae.org

From the French word meaning "fake", Faux Painting has become the umbrella phrase to describe a wide variety of decorative painting. From textured walls to Trompe l'oeil stone blocks, faux finishes can create the depth a standard paint job can never achieve.

Come learn from a true Master. Ami Mesner, Co-Founder of Arteriors (Natick, MA) has been an artist in both the decorative and fine arts for over 25 years. This class will be a visual demonstration of different decorative faux painting techniques – both contemporary and traditional!

In this intensive decorative painting seminar you will not only learn painting techniques, but also gain invaluable trade secrets and many methods unique to Arteriors. This class would be useful to both the homeowner wishing to spruce up his home and the professional. You will obtain a complete understanding to unique, creative and beautiful finishes while watching him transform ordinary walls into elegant works of decorative art!