Go Pro - The Foundations of Faux Finishing-5 Day Class
This fast paced 5-day class is specifically designed for the student who wants to get a jump-start into the faux finishing business. Our years of experience in the trade, wealth of product information, and practical application can help you turn your obsession into your new career. We cover set-up, room prep, dealing with clients, as well as instructing you in the creation of the best selling wall finishes in the market today. Simulated Fabric, Leather, Semi-Transparent and Semi-Opaque Glazing, Old World Finishes, Textures, Embedded Art Imprints, Crackles, Faux Stone, and Metallics are just a few of the diverse samples you will complete under our personal guidance. Using a large array of products plus the unlimited possibility of combinations makes this an exciting course for beginners and professionals alike. (This class is a prerequisite for many other classes)

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Anything But Plain School - 12539 Duncan, Suite D, Houston, Texas 
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European Plasters - 3 Day Class
Artistically textured finishes continue to dominate the home decor industry. The reason is simple. New revolutionary products can be used in endless combinations to create the finest in realistic dimensional finishes. Your clients will love the tactile quality of Crumbled Plasters, Vibrant Metallic Waxes, Tuscan like Frescoes with Embedded Art Imprints, Raised Patterns, Lime Washed Stone, Refined Venetian Plaster that are among the numerous finishes you will complete in this class. Troweling techniques will be emphasized.

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Anything But Plain School - 12539 Duncan, Suite D, Houston, Texas 
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Color With No Regrets - **NEW** 2 Day Class
Are you ready for color in a brand new way? The patent pending Color with No Regrets system was created as an easy to use system that builds perfect color combinations based on the science of color. This is color made so easy you won’t believe your color confidence.
CNR focuses not only on the implementation of this system but also how to communicate color with clients in a brand new way. You will learn the CNR color test for your client to help eliminate 750 colors in three minutes. Your client will be amazed at your color insight and mastery. Add this to virtual color demos to help your client “see” their room in the new color and your clients will become your newest marketing buddy.
You will receive the CNR kit which includes: paint deck, color wheel, complete CNR manual, Fabrics for class projects, the famous Color Harmonies Handbook and a certification from the SDP and CHF Academy.

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Anything But Plain School - 12539 Duncan, Suite D, Houston, Texas 
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Go Pro - The Foundations of Faux Finishing-5 Day Class
This fast paced 5-day class is specifically designed for the student who wants to get a jump-start into the faux finishing business. Our years of experience in the trade, wealth of product information, and practical application can help you turn your obsession into your new career. We cover set-up, room prep, dealing with clients, as well as instructing you in the creation of the best selling wall finishes in the market today. Simulated Fabric, Leather, Semi-Transparent and Semi-Opaque Glazing, Old World Finishes, Textures, Embedded Art Imprints, Crackles, Faux Stone, and Metallics are just a few of the diverse samples you will complete under our personal guidance. Using a large array of products plus the unlimited possibility of combinations makes this an exciting course for beginners and professionals alike. (This class is a prerequisite for many other classes)

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Anything But Plain School - 12539 Duncan, Suite D, Houston, Texas 
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Furniture & Cabinetry Finishes- 3 Day Class
All trim, cabinets, and furniture can profit from this intense 3-day class and so can you! Using drawer fronts and moldings, students will learn Aging, Distressing and Staining Techniques, as well as create Embedded Art Imprints, Crackle detail, Textural application, “Shabby Chic” look, Gilding, many more fabulous finishes for stunning results. Customize your pieces further when you learn how and when to enhance your samples by applying such details as edging, tipping, toning, frosting or amplification by using water based products that changed the industry! Explore alternatives to traditional topcoats when spraying is not an option.

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Anything But Plain School - 12539 Duncan, Suite D, Houston, Texas 
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Cool Counter Tops - 3 Day Class
Remolding is the hottest trend in the home market today. Statistically, improving your kitchen or bath has the greatest return for your money. Let us show you how to tap into this growing market. We will build on techniques learned in previous classes, as well as, adding the newest revolutionary Faux Effects products, specifically designed to complete the artistic process. You will transform those tired old kitchen or vanity countertops with the coolest finishes. Samples with metallics, textures, traditional and contemporary looks are just a few of the finishes you will create. If you’ve taken our “Furniture and Cabinetry Finishes” class you’ll know that Cool Countertops is a great partner to help you sell the TOTAL LOOK. This is a great money saver and money maker in today’s economy that will make ANY kitchen transformation a success!

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Anything But Plain School - 12539 Duncan, Suite D, Houston, Texas 
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WallMasque™ and More **NEW** - 1/2 Day Class
Local artisans Denise & Josh Strecker will be introducing their new WallMasque™ product line that will help you create patterns more efficiently while saving you money. Learn how to apply these easy-to-use adhesive patterns as a method of transferring decorative design to any surface in your home. In this workshop we will demonstrate and you will get the opportunity to play with various products including Liquid WallMasque™.

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Anything But Plain School - 12539 Duncan, Suite D, Houston, Texas 
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RS Series- 3 Day Class
Our fabulous Trisha Collins takes you to an advanced level of textural finishes with the NEW RsSeries™ (reactive solvents). Use the revolutionary RsGlaze™, RsActivator™, RsPlaster™, RsStone™, RsGranite™, RsTravertino™, and RsWater Wax™. Complex and very dimensional in appearance but simple when you know how! Come join us for a peek into faux finishing of the future!

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Anything But Plain School - 12539 Duncan, Suite D, Houston, Texas 
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