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2010 Class Schedule
| Introduction Class Series |
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| Intro to Faux Finishes - $99 | |
| 5/22 9am to 1pm | Interested in faux finishes for your home or office? This informative “basic faux” class will allow you to learn & explore our professional, excellent products and tools, which will even give the novice professional results. Learn multiple, easy and fun techniques that you can duplicate anywhere on smooth, or textured surfaces. |
| Intro to Canvas Art - $99 |
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| 5/22 2pm to 6pm | Curious about fine art? Join us to create your own original canvas art piece. You will be able to select your own design, use multi media accents, transfers and then paint your vision. Your work of art is ready to hang after class. A perfect gift or great addition to your décor. |
| Intro to Stenciling - $65 | |
| 5/1 10am to noon |
Learn the age, old art of the Artistic Stenciling technique. With this art, create dimension by use of proper light to create highlights and shading. Create a look that is “hand painted” on walls, ceilings, cabinets, fabrics and so much more… Leave with the stencil used in class, ready to tackle your projects. |
| Into to Embossed Plasters - $75 |
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| 5/1 1pm to 4:30 | Learn the secrets of how to create raised images on any surface using plasters or paint. You will also learn how to enhance existing textures with a skip trowel technique and create a whole new atmosphere in your home. Lastly, add the crowning layer to the finish with a glazing technique. |
| Poppies - $75 |
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| 4/10 10am to 2:30pm | As seen in our booth at the Show, learn how to create this colorful, mixed medium and faux finish look. You will learn how to fuse plasters, custom papers together with hand painting that can be completed on walls or canvas plus a bonus finish for fun. Take the inspiration and the art home. |
| Intro to Shizen - $99 (KSK Curriculum) |
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| 3/27 10am to 5pm |
As seen and heard about across the industry – this is a must! You will learn the importance of “eco-friendly” (no and/or Low VOC) finishes and what you can create with this superior performing line of products. You |
| Intro to Bellezza - $99 (KSK Curriculum) | |
| 5/8 10am to 5pm | These Italian plasters are truly “green”. With them, you will be able to achieve the most creative techniques using a large variety of plasters with different sized aggregates, primers/basecoats, lime paints, waxes and colorants. You will be amazed by the flexible and dependability of the products while being environmentally conscience. These classes will allow you to try out the products, get the eco information and then add them to your portfolio. |
| Intro to Metallic Plasters - $99 (KSK Curriculum) |
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| 7/31 10am to 5pm | Learn to how to incorporate products to create multi-layered looks and intriguing designs using with unlimited applications. These are great products that perform multi functions that will save you time and money. You will learn varying gorgeous techniques and add design elements. |
| Our Makeover Madness Classes |
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| Ceiling Makeover (ceiling tile) - $125 |
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| 4/17 10am to 4pm | Breathe new life into your ceilings by the magic of creating beautiful faux finishes. Take that blank surface into the dramatic by using simple yet exciting technique that will amaze you. Create multi faux finishes that can be used directly on the ceiling or ceiling tiles like the pros. |
| Varying Walls Makeover - $125 | |
| /7 10am to 5pm |
Ready to make a big statement in a small space? This class will allow you transform your walls into rich, eye catching designer walls. You will learn unique techniques that will wow anyone. All finishes can be completed over textured walls. |
| Oak Cabinet Makeover - $150 | |
| 5/15 10am to 5pm | Interested in how you can change your oak cabinets? The solution is here! Learn how to disguise the builders basic oak with a sassy, new painted finish! You will complete finishes on actual oak doors. Get your feet wet with this class first before you sign up for our cabinetry and furniture workshops. |
| Wood Icing Makeover - $150 | |
| 6/12 10am to 5pm | It is all about making over, transforming and resurfacing your woodwork, walls, cabinetry or furniture – anything that needs work or just a cosmetic update. With minimal prep, this class will teach you to reuse, recycle and refinish without having to strip off old paint or varnish. Update your tiresome old cabinetry with embossed designs, allover texture and so much more to increase your architectural interest. Then top it off with designer colors. The biggest returns on our real estate investments happen in kitchens & baths! |
| Mural Makeover Madness - $175 |
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| 7/17 10am to 5pm | Curious about Murals? Join us so you to can learn all the steps needed to create any mural and transform the look of any room. We will create a miniature on canvas that you will be able to duplicate on any wall in any size. Surprise your loved one or even yourself with a custom mural. |
| Countertops & More Makeover - $175 | |
| 6/5 10am to 5pm | DIYers learn about concrete coatings that can be used on floors, countertops and other surfaces both interior and exterior. We will open your eyes to new ideas that you can then use to update or start your own projects with confidence. You will learn proper application, patterns, coloration and layering. |
| Specialty Classes |
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| Rustic World Finishes - $225 |
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| 8/21 10am to 5pm |
It’s all about creating realistic texture that takes us back in time to create finishes that look centuries old or compliment our rugged Colorado Elegance style. Incorporate hand made papers, embedded artwork, add texture & depth for true dimension, then layering multiple plasters and create visual interest by properly pairing the right colors patinas and aging glazes. You will also leave several stone/brick designs. |
| Multi Media Fine Art - $225 |
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| 8/14 10am to ? | Reward yourself with this inspiration workshop that you do not want to miss! Use mediums both familiar to the decorative artists and not to work. Let your creativity flow into a fine art piece. You will create an ornately layered canvas panel that will inspire many more to come… |
| Simply Cment - $250 |
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| 7/10 9am to 5pm | Transform your space both interior and exterior using the ultimate concrete overlay system. Personalize your walls, floors, countertops and more to achieve almost any desired look. With a little imagination, you can create new custom looks over your existing laminate, tile or other surfaces. You will learn to apply color, create designs, texture and learn custom end designs. |
| Furniture and Cabinetry Class - $350 |
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| 7/24-25 9am to ? | Learn how to create truly layered professional finishes suitable for both cabinetry and furniture on a variety of wood species whether they are new or “re-newed”. You will create custom finishes that glow in quality, depth and surpass typical stained or painted finishes using paint, stains, textures and expert instruction from proper surface prep to finish and protective coats. All work is completed on cabinet door samples but can be completed on a trims, moldings and architectural features as well. |
| Ornamental Plaster Relief - $450 |
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| 8/28-29 10am to ? | Love the traditional crafted plaster reliefs around the world. Learn how to create a bas relief panel. We will teach you how to create & transfer designs, integrate multiple textured surfaces, then apply and sculpt plaster. You will also learn how to create molds and cast them for endless design options. |
| Urban Designs 1 - $400 |
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| 9/11-12 10am to ? | Love contemporary design? Unleash the most cutting edge Urban mixed designs for your portfolio. Our inspiration is the worldly influence of not only geometric shapes and patterns but texture. Add a touch of Hollywood glamour with metallic foils, add spice with waxes and then set the stage with a play of sheens. |
| Shizen Intense: 3 Day Preferred Applicator - $997 (KSK Curriculum - $1297 Value) |
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| 4/23-25 9am to ? | 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. These specially-created “Green” materials feature zero to extremely low VOCs and is only available to the trained professional applicator through a Platinum Certified Training Center. The Shizen line enables you as a decorative artist to create environmentally friendly decorative finishes in varying degrees of green (which will be explained in this class) and has be capturing the attention of the design, contractor /developer and architectural industries. Learn: the importance of being environmentally conscious, how these finishes positively impact the environment by improving air quality, moisture & acoustic management, and insulate; plus learn to educate others on the benefits of green products and techniques, and finally how it all creates success for your business and clients. 19 Amazing samples including complete recipes! This intense class is a 5 day taught in 3 days so the class to finish late daily. |
| Bellezza Intense: 3 Day Preferred Applicator w BONUS 4th Day KSK Private Reserve Finishes - $997 (KSK Curriculum - $1297 Value) |
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| 6/24-27 9am to ? | Bellezza is a unique line of lime products imported from Italy by Modern Masters inc. The Italian word “Bellezza” means “Beauty”. It is the perfect word to describe this unique line of ECO Friendly decorative textures that contain low or no VOCs. The Bellezza lines is made up of “green” specialty primer/base coats, plasters featuring varying sizes of aggregates, lime paints, wax and colorants. Learn how these amazing eco- friendly finishes will help designers, contractors/developer and homeowners to increase the value and beauty of their spaces, the importance of green finishes and their impact on the environment, how to increase productivity and save steps through varying degrees of green, and come away with 32 unique samples and full recipes. This intense class is a 5 day taught in 3 days so the class to finish late daily. In additional, you will receive a bonus day of instruction for free. |
| Metallic Plasters Mega Portfolio Intense: 3 Day Preferred Applicator - $997 (KSK Curriculum - $1297 Value) |
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| 9/24-26 9am to ? | The Metallic Plasters Mega Portfolio 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 tint-able and mixable with each other which allow for endless color possibilities. Custom color matching is also available. You will leave this training with an intense knowledge of Metallic Plaster, its rewarding benefits and have breathtaking portfolio that will be a stunning success. This intense class is a 5 day taught in 3 days so the class to finish late daily. |
| Specialty Workshop Event: A Weekend with Kelly S. King —Director of Education and Product Development for Modern Masters, Inc. and world renowned Decorative Finisher and Entrepreneur |
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| The Art of Green Decorative Finishing by Kelly S. King - $99 |
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| Thursday evening -TBD | This lecture breaks down the future of “Green Decorative Finishing” and how you can profit by embracing the Green Movement into your painting and decorative paining company. In this seminar you will learn about key aspects of greening your decorative finishing business. We will discuss the environmental impacts of how finishes can be applied in Degrees of Green as well as look at different key documentation that you will need to be familiar with. Document discussions will include the GS, Rule 1113, and the Different LEED ratings systems. This seminar will aid you in speaking the language of green with Builders, Designers and Architects giving you advantages over your competitors. This lecture will be based on the article written by Kelly S. King for the fall 09 issue of “The Faux Finishers” titled “Panning for Gold and Green— Understanding What It Means to be Green and Building a Business Strategy Around It”. The Green Build environment is getting bigger every day and now is the time to learn how to prosper and build your green business strategy. |
| Fast High Production, High Profit Decorative Finish Techniques for Walls and Cabinetry by Kelly S. King - $299 |
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| Friday 9am to TBD |
If you are a Painting Contractor or Decorative Finishing Contractor, this class is a must. Learn several finishes that require minimal labor and materials yet produce high profit margins. These finishes are very elegant look as if they are extremely labor intense and expensive, yet they are so easy and quick to achieve. This class does not require any spray experience. However, it is required that you have experience as either a painter or decorative finisher to attend. These finishes are so productive that the prices you charge your customers with labor rates, materials, and profits built in, can be less than normal painting. After completing this class you will feel comfortable on the job with HVLP spray system and airless sprayers, and be more confident in production practices, schedules and the ability to create faux finishes with ease. Color washing in particular is an absolute dream when glazes are applies using a sprayer. Spray systems allow finishers to apply glazes at random very quickly. Combining two or more color glazes with a spray system allows the colors to blend in a wonderfully seamless quality. Glazes can be applied over large areas without any dry edge problems. These finishes are the perfect answers for adding jobs to your schedule and cash to your company in times with customers are careful about what they are spending. Learn unique spray finishing techniques for walls and cabinetry that can be done in both new construction and remodel environments for residential homes and commercial projects. |
| 28 Principles of Contracting Success - The Success System that Never Fails by Kelly S. King - $595 |
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| Sat 9am to TBD |
Remodel Your Painting and Decorative Painting Company to Increase Sales in a Weak Economy and Boost Profits. Today as Economic Chaos prevails, Painting and Decorative Painting Contractors face tough times navigating the turbulent waves of a volatile economy. 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. It is important to understand that even in these difficult economic 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 increase, contractors have to take a deep look into their current company model 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 Painting and Decorative Painting Companies structure, marketing objectives, selling habits, value propositions and branding. Now is 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 these economic and other challenging adversities in their businesses and have found creative ways to break through such adversities by applying the secrets of success. Kelly S. King will share with 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 challenging times. Be an “Accessory to Change” and increase your own “Interest Rate”! Kelly S. King has built several businesses into multi-million dollar sales machines including a paint contracting company, a decorative painting company, a real estate company and one of the nation’s most renowned decorative painting schools, the Kelly S. King Academy, which he later sold to a Fortune 500 company. Kelly has experienced extreme success and along the way, suffered significant failures, which taught him that the key to success lies in understanding how to maneuver through adversities and find the seeds of opportunity. Kelly regularly speaks for Purdue University at the Napoleon Hill Foundation on the book “Think and Grow Rich” and “The Keys to Success” by Napoleon Hill and Kelly’s own lecture “Creativity Fueled by Adversity” which has influenced the way thousands of business men and women have remodeled their companies. The other part of the answer is Execution. Learn how to effectively use the blueprint of the 28 principles and implement the changes needed for measurable success. Think you can’t afford this program in these economic times? The reality is you can NOT afford to miss it. It will be the best money you ever invested in your business. Included with Registration Free Access to Online Billing Rate Calculator Private 1 Hour Phone Coaching Session to discuss your Success Blueprint The Business is out there. It’s either You or Your Competitor that will get it…Make it YOU!! The Future is about to be Remodeled – Kelly S. King |
