Training
Current Schedule
Welcome to Pierre Finkelstein Institute of Decorative Painting!
Pierre Finkelstein has been teaching decorative painting techniques for 25 years. He is dedicated to teaching faux finish using the latest mediums and technology available for techniques such as faux marble, woodgraining, trompe l'oeil, stenciling, gilding, patina, stonework, plaster and more.
2006 Upcoming Events
Below are the classes that Pierre will teach
or shows
he will participate in.
The Mural School
Where: Delaware
When: Dates To Be Announced
Details: Grab on to a spot in Pierre’s popular classes in faux marble and woodgraining. Visit his friends at the Mural School, hosted by Sean Crosby and be dazzled for a 3 day, hands-on course. For details, go to www.themuralschool.com
Faux Design Center
Where: Denver, CO
When: March 12-18
Details: Pierre will share his expertise in the craft of gilding for decorative painters in this early winter class in 2006. Go to School of Applied Arts for class dates.
The Finishing Source
Where: Atlanta, GA
When: Dates To Be Announced
Details: Pierre will join Caroline Woldenberg's studio in offering his most popular class in faux marbleizing, wood graining, and trompe l’oeil for this hands-on class. Go to www.thefinishingschoolatl.com for updates.
Italy Workshop 2007
Where: TBA
When: TBA
Details: It's back! Join the fabulous four (Pierre Finkelstein, Nicola Vigini, Sean Crosby, and Pascal Amblard) outside of Rome once again for the most talked about 15 day tour and workshop. This is an opportunity not to be passed up, especially since the next one won’t be until 2009. Book early with viginistudios.com and make it happen this year!
Salon 2007
Where: Denmark
When: May 16-20
Details: The magic continues in beautiful Denmark for this year’s Salon. Members, get your flight now and make a vacation out of it. Pierre will surely be there demonstrating and painting with the best decorative painters in the world.
