CLASSES
After more than 30 years of experience in the field, Connie Harris decided to share her knowledge of painting.
After occasionally travelling to Kentucky to the Faux Finish School to offer various workshops, she’s now hosting small classes out of her 105-year-old Louisiana home.
Each 3-day course focuses on different styles and skills, and with her expert instruction, attendees will walk away with the knowledge to be able to create some of the most beautiful and sought-after finishes in the industry in a cost-effective, professionally applicable way.
-Lynn White
Chinoiserie, May 2018
Amazing class with Connie. The art of Chinoiserie. I was actually able to paint a beautiful piece of art by hand!
"This was the most fun I've had in a very long time! Thank you, Connie Harris, for gifting me the opportunity to take this class. You are one amazing artist."
-Lisa Green
Cabinet Class, March 2019
-Liz Watson
Wall Finishes, April 2019
"Great class. We did 14 beautiful boards in two days. Recommend class to professionals and newbies. Would take another class again."
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
CABINET FAUX FINISHES
Join Connie Harris for a three-day workshop focused on cabinet and furniture faux finishes.
With your $995 registration, you will receive instruction from master painter and faux finish expert, Connie Harris, on 10 classic and contemporary finishes.
Connie will impart the techniques and skills she’s learned in her extensive career to help her students develop habits to make their work more efficient and superior in quality.
Students will leave with beautiful and impressive art panels that can be presented to clients and design and building professionals. All lunches, supplies, products and product tech support, provided by Martin Alan Hirsch from the Faux Marketplace, are included in your registration.
For more information, contact Connie at connieharrisart@gmail.com.
WALL FAUX FINISHES
Join Connie Harris for a three-day workshop focused on stunning wall faux finishes.
With your $995 registration, you will receive instruction from master painter and faux finish expert, Connie Harris, on 12 to 15, easy (one-to-three step) finishes, using the Faux Effect product line.
Connie will impart the techniques and skills she’s learned in her extensive career to help her students develop habits to make their work more efficient and superior in quality.
Students will leave with beautiful and impressive art panels that can be presented to clients and design and building professionals. All lunches, supplies, products and product tech support, provided by Martin Alan Hirsch from the Faux Marketplace, are included in your registration.
For more information, contact Connie at connieharrisart@gmail.com.
THE ART OF CHINOISERIE
Connie Harris, a master decorative painter with more than 30 years of experience in the field, is set to teach the ancient art of Chinoiserie, particularly Decor Chinois as it applies to decorative painting in the design world.
Chinoiserie is the imitation or evocation of Chinese motifs and techniques in Western art, furniture, and architecture, especially in the 18th century.
Students will learn the application of four different colorways with various components of the Decor Chinois patterns, creating samples on four impressive 24" x 36" wood panels using the Faux Effects® product lines.
Additionally, students will complete four 18" x 24" coordinating ceiling finishes, utilizing the extensive Faux Effects® product lines as well. Students will be able to take these panels home to be used to present the finishes to clients and the design/build world.
Connie will share all of her techniques and skills that have brought her to the top of the industry. Students will learn shortcuts and organization skills that help to make their work more efficient.
TRAVEL & LODGING
If you're joining us from out of town, below you'll find Connie's suggestions for hotels and airports in the area. Each hotel is, at the most, a short,15-minute drive to her studio, 5755 Highway 74, St. Gabriel, LA, where the workshop will be held.
