Marc Potoscky is a leader and an instructor in the art of Faux Marbling (Faux Marbre) and faux wood graining (Faux Bois) in CT & NY.

 

Faux Marble and Trompe l’Oeil Ornament & Molding at Prismatic Painting Studios

http://www.prismaticpainting.com/Potocsky.lasso

Faux Marble and Trompe l’Oeil Ornament & Molding class

Prismatic Painting Studios, 11126 Deerfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242

 

3 Day Workshop | $795
Cincinnati | Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2013 | 9am-5pm

Join Marc Potocsky for a 3-day intensive Faux Marble and Trompe l’oeil Ornament and Molding class. Students will complete four unique marble panels (Portoro, Sea green, Red Grotte, Paonazzo and/or Carrara) Note: Possible variations. One panel will be enhanced by a three dimensional/bas-relief molding and ornament. Students will practice marble structure and design that can be used to imitate a variety of marble. Students will learn how to layout a design and the steps to paint realistic three dimensional ornament and molding that can be adapted to many other decorative projects. The knowledge and experience you will gain in this class will help bring your ability and business to another level.

   

Here is the link to Gary Lords Prismatic Studios – http://www.prismaticpainting.com/Potocsky.lasso

 

5 day Faux Marble and Trompe l’Oeil Ornament and Molding Class, CT, NY.

Join Marc for a 5 day intensive Faux Marble and Trompe l’oeil Ornament and Molding class. Students will complete 4 unique marble panels (Portoro, Sea green, Yellow Sienna, Paonazzo and/or Carrara) Note: Possible variations. One panel will be enhanced by a three dimensional/ bas-relief molding and ornament. Students will practice marble structure and design that can be used to imitate a variety of marble. Students will learn how to layout a design and the steps to paint realistic / three dimensional ornament and molding that can be adapted to many other decorative projects. The knowledge and experience you will gain in this class will help bring your business and ability to another level.

NOTE*  Although class includes a set of brushes we would like students to bring “their own badger /softener” and any other brushes needed for Marbling:  badger, spalters, different round-pointed synthetic brushes and detail brushes. There will be no extra badger brushes at the workshop. If you need a badger brush for acrylics you can get one at www.fauxbrushes.com.

Faux Marble Inlay Class

Classic faux painted marble is a must for the serious faux finisher and decorative painter who is interested in learning and developing the art of painted marble techniques. The student will learn the proper use of tools and glazes. Marc will demonstrate White Carrara, Yellow Sienna, Sea Green-Ver de mer & Portoro (black & gold. In this hands on class the student will render a beautiful 30″ x 40″ sample of the realistic inlaid marble panel to enhance their portfolio. This class will inspire you and take you to the next level. For more info and schedule contact:

Wood Graining Inlay Class

Classic faux wood is a must for the serious faux finisher and decorative painter who is interested in learning and developing the art of faux wood graining techniques. The student will learn the proper use of tools and glazes. Marc Potocsky will demonstrate Straight Grain and Quarter Sawn Oak, Satinwood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut and Mahogany. In this hands on class the student will render a beautiful 30″ x 40″ sample of the realistic inlaid wood panel to enhance their portfolio. This class will inspire you and take you to the next level. For more info and schedule contact:

Decorative painting & Faux Finishes 1 – TBA
This workshop  is designed for the beginner and intermediate student, for interior decorators and professional painters who would like to expand their portfolios and learn the nuts and bolts of faux painting. Students will experiment with a variety of techniques; glazing, washes, sponging, ragging, striae, frottage, faux wood, faux marble, faux stone and or clouds.

Trompe l’Oeil and stencil class – TBA
Trompe l’Oeil– to fool the eye. This class will cover elements of light and shadow, fake moldings, rosette medallion, decorative ornament, vines and leaves and making your own stencils. Students will take home 5 to 6 sample boards.

Classic Mural Class – TBA
Mural painting class. Students will cover light and shadow, forced perspective and painting and glazing techniques. Students will learn effective techniques to complete a large four foot by six foot wall mural, consisting of a trompe l’oeil stone wall and window with a view of a beautiful mountain/ sky landscape setting.

Advanced Faux Marble and Wood Graining class – TBA
This class is designed for the intermediate and advanced student, who has basic experience and knowledge of faux finishing techniques and is interested in learning and developing the art of more complex graining and marbling. The student will render a variety of exotic finishes.Birds-Eye Maple, Heart grain and Quarter sawn English oak or Mahogany, Yellow Sienna, Sea Green Ver de mer marble or Tortoise shell. Taking home 4 large 24×28 Panels.

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Belgium Master class in the

medieval

city of Ghent by Patrick LaHeyne

1st week of June 2014

For more info on this exciting class go to : http://www.thepoweroffaux.com/

For questions you can contact Patrick by email fam.laheyne@skynet.be or by phone 0032 478 57 55 38.