If it's wood it must be good!

You know who said that? 

 

The people that live in this house

 

I know because I keep moving into their old homes!

 

 

Good thing for finishers that now Fathers know better then to say, "that 30 year old oak is just fine." The correct response is simply, "Yes, Dear."

 

 

You know why everyone loved Raymond? 

 

He said Yes, Dear and painted his cabinets!

 

And what does this have to do with Surfaces and faux finishing?

We are starting back our 2015 class series with a week of Cabinetry!

 

Now usually I have a class on our web-site calendar but the following happened:

 

We went to Alaska for 2 weeks.

Came home sick.

Moved 4 days later.

Realized our new home is a mess.

The End.

 

 

So, before I knew it August was here and I needed to get going on classes. I appreciate all the requests! To speed things up, I'm posting this class here and on our Facebook Fan Page (Surfaces Fine Paint).  If something catches your eye, give me a call at the studio (913-888-9996) and I'm happy to answer your questions and even happier to take your class deposit! Remember I have my own fixer-upper to tackle.  You can be sure I will chronicle those adventures here.

 

Quick Start Cabinet Week: Monday, August 24-Saturday, August 29th  

Clients requesting cabinets more than walls? This is perfect class series for the experienced finisher who needs to add cabinetry to their portfolio in a short amount of time.  I’ve narrowed down samples from 5 different classes to offer a shorter one-day version of each.  You may take one class, two classes, or all 5 classes to build a cabinetry portfolio quickly.  You will use a variety of Faux Effects Cabinetry products to complete all wood raised panel door samples. Proper prep, material selections, and pricing will be covered. All materials and a step-by-step recipe notebook are included in the registration fee.

Quick Start Cabinet Foundations. Monday, August 24^th. 8am-5pm

Don’t let the name fool you. This is not a basic cabinet class.  Perfect for the beginning or the experienced finisher because my goal is to educate you on my experience with the extensive Faux Effects cabinet/furniture line of products. You will learn not only the “how” but the “why” which will open up your finishing portfolio and expand your client base.  We cover a variety of surface applications (raw, stained, painted, or unconventional), proper prep, job management and pricing.  We will work with an HVLP sprayer.  You will complete 4 of our best-selling foundation samples on real raised panel wood doors. The class includes written curriculum with step by step instructions and our easy reference product/job guide.   Class fee is $250. Class time 8am-5pm with a one hour lunch break on your own. Deposit is $125. Balance due to morning of class.

 

 

 

Quick Start Re-stain One. Tuesday, August 25^th 8am-5pm

Tired of losing cabinet jobs to quick fix crews?  Give your clients a long-lasting quality finish that is price competitive.  We have spent months in our studio testing product combinations on old oak cabinets to find the fastest, most durable, and attractive finishes for re-staining existing cabinetry.  You will learn 4 of our most popular samples that use a variety of custom semi-opaque base stains and semi-transparent wiping stains Mix and match wood bases with the wiping stains for endless color combinations. Class fee includes real wood sample doors, all products and tools, and an instructional notebook with sections on preparation, stain recipes, and step-by-step guides. This class is a proven money maker for cabinet finishers! Class fee is $250. Class time 8am-5pm with a one hour lunch break on your own. Deposit is $125. Balance due to morning of class.

 

 

 

 

 

Quick Start Re-stain Two. Wednesday, August 26^th 8am-5pm

The magic continues with more Re-stain samples. This class includes the popular Weathered Teak finish and the request for an Ebonized finish. You will learn 4 more samples that use a variety of custom semi-opaque base stains and semi-transparent wiping stains Mix and match wood bases with the wiping stains for endless color combinations. Class fee includes real wood sample doors, all products and tools, and an instructional notebook with sections on preparation, stain recipes, and step-by-step guides. This class is a proven money maker for cabinet finishers! Class fee is $250. Class time 8am-5pm with a one hour lunch break on your own. Deposit is $125. Balance due to morning of class.

 

 



Master Wood Finishing: The Specialty Products. Thursday, August 27^th 8am-5pm

A beautiful finish is more than good color.  It is also about depth and details. This class shows you how to use a variety of specialty cabinet products unique to the Faux Effects gold label line.  We will use materials to create pull-backs, color reveals, patina, rust, and foiled effects. Then I will show how to combine specialty products in unusual and useful ways.  This is a must have class for finishers working with designers or those wanting to elevate/expand their work.  You will create and take home 4 wooden raised panel doors. The class includes written curriculum with step by step instructions and our easy reference product/job guide.   Class fee is $250. Class time 8am-5pm with a one hour lunch break on your own. Deposit is $125. Balance due to morning of class.

 

Cottage Cabinetry. Friday, August 28^th 8am-5pm

Shabby Chic is all grown up.  This class shows you how to create a more sophisticated classic cottage finish suitable for cabinets and furniture. Banish brushstrokes and dusty sanding. We will work with a variety of Faux Effects products to produce peel-back crackles, rub-backs, semi-opaque stains, and unique color layering.  Your samples will have the feel and look of high end oil finishes. You will create and take home 4 wooden raised panel doors. The class includes written curriculum with step by step instructions and our easy reference product/job guide.   Class fee is $250. Class time 8am-5pm with a one hour lunch break on your own. Deposit is $125. Balance due to morning of class.

 

Furniture Traditions.  Saturday, August 29^th 8am-5pm

These samples are based on timeless looks that appeal to homeowners and designers.  The set includes 2 classic animal finishes, the alligator and tortoiseshell. We use unique techniques and products to produce a more authentic look and feel.  Our Harrison Crackle is based on the popular Hemingway line of furniture and the Winter’s Gate grey, green, and bronze is a well- loved Verdi-Gris palette. This classes uses a variety of Faux Effects products used to create our custom stains and paints. You will create and take home 4 wooden raised panel doors. The class includes written curriculum with step by step instructions and our easy reference product/job guide.   Class fee is $250. Class time 8am-5pm with a one hour lunch break on your own. Deposit is $125. Balance due to morning of class.

 

 

 

 

Well that's it for now!  But if these dates don't work, we will be having more classes in the fall and winter. And we are happy to  host students in our home again.  You might have to dodge a few boxes or look at blue tape (or take down popcorn-hey a girl can dream!) but I know you understand.

Wood is good but a makeover is better!