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ANYTHING BUT PLAIN 12539 Duncan, Suite D Houston, Texas 77066
Phone: (281) 444-2070 Toll-free: (800) 444-1170
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nything But Plain, School of Decorative Arts is Texas' largest, and Houston's only faux painting studio and faux finishing school established and taught by working and commissioned faux finishing artisans.
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"...The tips, tricks, and techniques I have learned this past week were truly remarkable. I have invested in many things: college degrees, husbands, real estate and the stock market but the money I invested in your school is by far the best money I have ever spent. I am throwing out all of my old archaic methods and products. I can’t thank you enough for providing me with your valuable experience and knowledge." -Susan Wishlinski
The Anything But Plain School is a complete resource of classes and workshops for faux finishers, decorative painters, muralists, stencilers, and those who like to do it themselves. Located in Houston, Texas, Anything But Plain is truly committed to teaching professional decorative and faux finish artisans of all levels of expertise, as well as home owners. We take great pride in offering new and exciting faux finishes and decorative painting workshops in our classroom setting. We provide students with the necessary hand on training for a solid foundation of time honored faux finishing techniques and decorative painting principles.
At our school of decorative arts, we have created an environment that is spacious, comfortable and creatively stimulating, perfect for our comprehensive classes in the art of faux and decorative painting. Our students accomplish remarkable results through our proven training, creating the sophisticated painted finish looks that grace the walls of the most elegant of homes and magazines.
See our list of classes and workshops to view all of our current and upcoming classes.
New and exciting Faux and Decorative Finishes, using the latest techniques, with the finest product, in a creative and lively atmosphere, for the professional and beginners.
A Few of our students from our
Opulent Ornament Class.
GO PRO The “Go Pro” class is our most popular class. It is a comprehensive 5 day workshop that emphasizes the foundation and principles in the art of faux finishing and the faux finish business. This unique hands-on approach was specifically designed for the student, with little or no experience, who wants to get a jump-start into the faux finish business or for the home owner who would like to learn a wide array of faux finishes to replicate in their own home. We complete a variety of samples, from simple processes to intricate multi-layered finishes that will enhance any portfolio, plus time tested methods for getting your faux finish business off the ground. Click here to see the available dates for this class.
**NEW** TAKING THE FEAR OUT OF MURALS
Who Wants to be a Muralist? You do! And this is the class that will make it happen. Join national award winning artist Sharon Leichsenring for this jam packed 4 day class and learn every stage of painting a mural. Besides the stunning mural you will leave with, Sharon will give you the tools to add this very special skill to your arsenal of techniques. You will learn how to choose a palette, design and transfer a composition, brush use and Sharon’s specialty, teaching the use of light and shadow. There is a wealth of tricks of the trade for the experienced muralist as well. This is a must take class for the artisan ready to break away from the pack and stand out! Click here to see the available dates for this class.
**NEW** MASTER'S CLASS
(Pre-Requisite: Go Pro & Textures or at Instructors discretion) This new three day class will demystify and bring clarity to products you may not have yet used such as, Spatter Gel, Color Solvent, Deco, Crème Activator, Micas, Activator 2, Marble-It, Blending Solvent and more, plus various color systems such as Faux Color, Deco Colors and the brand new Trans-oxides. Click here to see the available dates for this class.
**NEW** COLOR WITH NO REGRETS 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. Click here to see the available dates for this class.
**NEW** ADVANCED COOL COUNTER TOPS
Ready to take your counter tops to the next level? The basic counter top class amazed and thrilled everyone with their use of LusterStone, Foils and Rockkote(TM). You won't believe your eyes when you see the amazing Advanced Cool Countertops! Click here to see the available dates for this class.
**NEW** CONTEMPORARY METALLIC TEXTURES
Metallics and Textures are hot, hot, hot! Put them both together and you get the "WOW" factor that makes all the magazine covers!! Take contemporary designs plus metallic plasters and frescos add waxes, micas and all things shiney and you've got the latest samples for your portfolio. This is a great class for homeonwners or business owneres. Get that slick clean look that is all the rage today. Click here to see the available dates for this class.
COOL COUNTERTOPS (Part of the Kitchen & Bath Makeover)
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. Click here to see the available dates for this class.
FURNITURE AND CABINETRY FINISHES(Part of the Kitchen & Bath Makeover) To compliment our beautiful faux finished walls, we offer our advanced students our “Furniture and Cabinetry” workshop to enhance the trim, crown, or cabinets in any room. Whether new or used, we take a step-by- step approach in transforming wood or formica surfaces into elegant, high end furniture quality faux finishes. Be astounded by the results of these detail specific techniques that add glamour to any surface with gilding, embedded pattern, and imprinted artwork. Click here to see the available dates for this class.
JA DECOR
The addition of Ja Decor wall covering will put your company on the cutting edge in the world of wall finishes. Ja Decor cotton wall covering is troweled on the wall, has acoustic and thermal value, and is seamless and repairable. The design variables are unlimited and allow you to tune in specific color and component for each project. Ja Decor is a green building product and will open new doors for you with Architects and Design firms. Give your clients more value for their decorating dollar. This is a turnkey training that will give you the tools required to do the installation, a scale to weigh the material, and marketing expertise to get you started. Click here to see the available dates for this class.
RS SERIES™ There is always something new here at Anything But Plain! We just love trying out Faux Effect ™ Inc. latest new products. Gary Lord, from Prismatic Painting Studio, in Ohio, will be teaching advanced texture methods with Faux Effects ™ newest products! They are really sensational! Click here to see the available dates for this class.
SPRAY CLASS Spray class is a necessity for those students who wish to increase their profit margin in their faux painting business. Let us show you a quicker, more economical way to achieve those fabulous faux finishes in half the time. This spray class will take the scare factor away in using an HVLP spray gun for applying base coat, top coats, glazes, and textures. We make it easy and non-intimidating. Click here to see the available dates for this class.
EUROPEAN PLASTERS For our advanced students who have fallen in love with the time worn effects of textured surfaces; our “Textures, Venetian Plasters and Italian Walls” class is for you. Rich palettes, vivid hues, and sun drenched colors of multi-dimensional faux finishes incorporates Venetian Plasters, with their rich multi-sheen colors, as well as, the classical feel of rough distressed Tuscan Walls, and dazzling metallic of contemporary Italy. Using an extensive repertoire of textural products you will produce believable detailed illusions. Click here to see the available dates for this class.
TROMPE L’OEIL You ask for it and we are delivering the goods! The subjects of our "Trompe L’oeil" class were hand picked by past Anything But Plain students. Our award winning instructor, Sharon Leichsenring, was asked to share her signature style in a variety of techniques that makes the painted image pop right off the wall. The students even picked out what illusions they wanted to create. Come join us to see what they chose and how to add dimension to your work! Click here to see the available dates for this class.
WALLMASQUE™ AND MORE
In this workshop we'll demonstrate and you will play with various products including Liquid WallMasque™ and a brand new stencil line to help you create patterns more efficiently and effectively while saving you money. Click here to see the available dates for this class.
OPULENT ORNAMENT It’s a trend you are seeing everywhere, hand-painted detail for cabinetry, domes and groin ceilings. The skill of this type of artistry separates you from the crowd, a must have in your portfolio. Everyone can learn the techniques necessary to accomplish these beautiful samples. Click here to see the available dates for this class.
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121 Anything But Plain School - 12539 Duncan, Suite DHouston Texas
Cool Counter Tops - 3 Day Class
Remolding is the hottest trend in the home market today. Statistically, improving your kitchen or...
Feb 17 - 19, 2010
114 Anything But Plain School - 12539 Duncan, Suite DHouston Texas
