Tip: always ask a painting "instructor" where they learned the trade & how long they have been active in it. You should ensure that your instructor is still active in the field.

Our faux painting classes are in our commercial studio, it's a well lit, and comfortable working environment.
Tip: Not all "schools" have an actual classroom, ask if the classes are in a studio, garage, hotel, etc. Look for wide angle images of the students painting in the classroom on the website, as well as several images of finished faux work. Note if they are painting at table or in a crowded space.

Everything is supplied in class, the tools, paints, even food and drinks, nothing to buy. We are one of the only "non product" schools in the nation, you can buy and use almost any local paint when you leave.
Tip: always ask a "school" if a specific finishing product is used, how you will obtain it after classes, and its cost. We do not promote specific brands nor do we retail, our objective is teaching you on locally accessible materials.

We get three types of faux students: those who have never done faux painted and want to do it for themselves or for business, people with experience who want to learn our methods, and those who started a decorative painting business and realized that they needed to go to get an education in the trade.
Tip: always get the right training before "diving in". I will teach you to price faux finishing properly according to your skill level and local cost of living.

You will leave class with durable, lightweight, and attractive samples, and if you fly in we will wrap them in plastic so you can take them as carry on.
Tip: ask a "school" what material you will be painting on, if it is durable and lightweight, and how you will get your faux samples home.

We are in South Carolina. 95% of our students come from other states, even other countries! These students choose us because of what we offer, if you are considering a future in the decorative arts, there is a lot more than a plane ticket riding on it. 
Tip: most fly here round trip through deals on "Expedia.com" and other internet resources. If you stay at our two nearby hotels we will pick you up and return you daily.