Our philosophy at The Fe-Fi-Faux Academy of Faux Painting & Decorative Wall Finishing is quite simple:
"To teach our students how to produce faux finishes they never dreamed possible, utilizing unique faux painting techniques, while at the same time sharing the vast knowledge base of our multi-million dollar contracting division. Our goal is to produce faux painting students that are both talented and successful."
We offer faux finish and decorative paint course selections designed for students of varying abilities, from beginners to commercial contractors. Unlike many faux painting schools who simply offer faux painting classes, our curriculum is designed for the serious faux painting professional. In our industry-leading wall decorative painting training facility, you will learn how to faux paint under conditions that you will encounter in the field, not just on small sample boards.
In the business world, most often your best advertising comes from satisfied clients. At The Fe-Fi-Faux Academy of Faux Painting & Decorative Wall Finishing, we believe our effectiveness is best measured by our students' success.
Why should you attend faux painting classes with The Fe-Fi-Faux Academy of Faux Painting & Decorative Wall Finishing?
The Fe-Fi-Faux Academy of Faux Painting & Decorative Wall Finishing currently offers a comprehensive training program with over ten professional faux painting classes available. All of our faux painting classes are hands-on and geared towards decorative paint finishes that are rich and elegant, with depth and realism. We teach faux painting techniques that are not just achievable in the classroom but productive and profitable in the field.
The Fe-Fi-Faux Academy of Faux Painting & Decorative Wall Finishing is known for longer hours of intense faux painting instruction, as it is in our interest to turn out students with a competitive edge. All of our faux and decorative paint instructors have years of real field faux painting experience. With a real passion for the business, we earn the respect of students by going the extra mile, giving in-depth instruction in faux painting techniques in every class. With on-going field support to answer questions, our goal is to make each student a success with each and every faux finish and decorative painting job they complete.
There are several other very exciting areas of development coming very soon that will astound the industry and be a huge benefit to all who have attended The Fe-Fi-Faux Academy of Faux Painting & Decorative Wall Finishing.
SHIZEN 3-DAY INTENSE Preferred Applicator Course
Shizen is a unique line of products imported from Japan by Modern Masters Inc. The Japanese word "Shizen" means "natural beauty." It is the perfect word to describe this unique line of eco-friendly decorative textures. The Shizen line of textures is only available to the trained professional applicator through a Platinum Certified Training Center such as Artistic Accent Walls. The Shizen line of decorative textures enable you as a decorative artist to create environmentally friendly decorative finishes in varying degrees of green which will be explained in this class. Over the course of three days, you will complete approximately 20 gorgeous sample boards with the Shizen product line to amaze your most discerning clients!
Shizen 3-Day Intense $997 -
BELLEZZA 4-DAY INTENSE Italian Plaster with KSK Private Reserve Finishes
Bellezza is a unique line of products imported from Italy by Modern Masters Inc. From theory of lime plasters to amazing finishes, this is the class. In this changing market of designer and architect eco-friendly specifications, move to the front of your field. Homeowners will be able to dramatically increase the value and beauty of their homes and contractors can add another high-end service to their current offerings.
Bellezza 4-Day Intense $1,397 -
SYMPHONY OF METALLICS No.3; A SILVER LINING 4-DAY INTENSE
The Symphony of Metallics is an intense curriculum using the new Modern Masters Metallic Plasters. These Metallic Plasters contain a generous amount of mica as well as hollow and solid glass spheres which results in a very high end, elegant and breathtaking finished look with little effort. In this class, Metallic Plaster will be used to produce a wide variety of both matte and high sheen dimensional finishes as well as stunning combinations of highs and lows. This diversified portfolio is designed to give you a wide arrangement of colors and finishes that will favorably catch the eyes of designers and customers looking for modern vogue finishes. There are over 50 premixed soft metallic colors that are tintable and mixable with each other which makes the color possibilities endless. Custom color matching is also available. You will leave this training with an intense knowledge of Metallic Plaster possibilities and a breathtaking portfolio that will sell over and over again.
Symphony of Metallics $1,397
ONE-DAY METALLIC PLASTER
Learn 10 high production, simple, money-making, beautiful new finishes with Modern Masters Metallic Plasters. You will learn how to easily and quickly create incredible finishes for your clients. This class will give you the skill and knowledge that you will use to instantly make more money for your business in only one day!
One-Day Metallic Plaster, 10am-4pm, $99 -
TATTOOWALL 2-DAY INTENSE
TattoowallTM is a patented and certified new technique created for the production of direct and lasting transfers of digital images of elaborate decorations for any surface of any size. It is not the application of a film or paper, but the direct transfer of color onto a desired surface. An “affresco effect” is derived that does not require any preliminary wall treatment in order to fix the color. Invented to create murals, Tattoowall has been used on a variety of surfaces such as building plaster and untreated cement and bricks, without size limitations. The versatility of the technique allows for the decoration of highly irregular surfaces with textures of up to 0.2 inches. Tattoowall can also be adapted to suit architectural variations in planes such as domes or corners.
Tattoowall 2-Day Intense $695 -
28 PRINCIPLES OF CONTRACTING SUCCESS The Success System that Never Fails
"Remodel" your painting and decorative painting company with the one-day Blueprint for Success in a
Weak Economy taught by guest Instructor, Kelly S. King. About this class in Kelly's own words: "Today, as economic chaos prevails, painting and decorative painting contractors face tough times. The big question is: How to remain profitable and gain sales in a tough market?"
Part of the answer is change. As consumers tighten up their budgets, sales slow, profits diminish and contractors face limited time to implement strategies that help them maneuver through these adverse times. Even in these challenging times, consumers still spend their money. Learning how to trigger their current buying habits will be essential to survival. As customers' buying habits change and their demands for better value increases, contractors have to take a deep look into their company branding and protect their business assets. In order to survive and prosper in a weak economy it is essential to follow a "Blueprint for Success" and "remodel" your decorative painting company's structure, marketing objectives, selling habits and value propositions. It is also the perfect time to create your new stimulus package.
Though times are tough and answers are difficult to find, always remember many great business leaders have experienced adversities and gone on to find creative ways to break through such challenges by applying the secrets of success. Kelly S. King will give you the answers to these questions and more with the key 28 Principles to Succeed. You can have a profitable business model, find opportunity and build sales in a weak economy. Be an accessory to change and increase your own interest rate!
In this class, Kelly will teach you how to maneuver through any adversity, turn them into opportunities and catapult your business to success with his one-day workshop on the 28 Principles of Contracting Success - The Success System That Never Fails. In this workshop you will effectively learn how to use the 28 principles to remodel your business and take it to new levels. You will also learn many proven strategies for gaining sales in a weak economy. If you want to start, build or grow a contracting business and are facing current challenges selling jobs and making profit... let Kelly's experience guide and mentor you. You'll be glad you did!
28 Principles of Contracting Success - The Success System that Never Fails
Taught by guest instructor Kelly S. King
1-Day Course $595 -dates TBA
