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What People are Saying!

"I found Dan and Amanda to be very knowledgeable and supportive, the finishes incredible, and the atmosphere inspiring.  This class has given my faux finishing business a whole new dimension. It's well worth the money." - Julie Bartley

"I had been painting faux finishes for years, but never thought seriously about doing it for a living.
Amanda and Dan's classes changed that in one week. In just five days I refined what I already knew (translation: learned how to do it the right way), and learned many, many more techniques, finishes, and tricks of the trade.   Furthermore, I was taught the business end of faux finishing, and not long after taking the class I began painting as a profession - with great results, I might add.  I highly recommend the class for beginners and intermediates as well."
Kirk Seufert, Faux Finisher/Attorney.

 

"First ... I had no idea the wealth of knowledge I would be leaving with when I signed up.  Secondly, I didn't know how easy it would be to just call you up for guidance when I've needed it! I just want to say the you've given me such support and such good advice. I will be honest with you, I was wondering what I would get from taking the class, being a very successful mural artist already, and having some experience with finishes. I just wasn't sure it was for me. I truly signed up for the class because my husband was going to be out of town and I thought it would give me something to do. I had no idea it would CHANGE everything about my art!!!!! After applying everything I have learned to my own style and designs, the results have been fantastic. I am loving my work and finding a whole new world of possibilities. Thanks for giving me the secrets to faux, teaching it how to work for me and not against me, and broadening my creative mind!   I just wanted you to know how grateful I am that I came and how wonderful at teaching you guys are! It takes a special kind of person to handle a bunch of creative people (and talkers)!   You were great!  Thanks again!"

Leigh Ann Agee