The Faux Finish Institute by Kelly S. King

Mastering the World's Finest
Faux and Decorative Finishes

A Division of The Kelly S. King
Institute of Decorative Finishes™

Throughout its eighteen years and thousands of successful students, The Faux Finish Institute™ has established this catalog of core faux painting classes to give you comprehensive mastery in the field of professional decorative finishing. In addition to the core classes listed here, FFI also offers a wide selection of specialty classes for those wishing to branch out into profitable niche markets.

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Welcome to FFI
A Letter to You From Our Founder and President
Welcome to The Faux Finish Institute by Kelly S. King™, one of the most attended faux painting schools in the nation. Our curriculum specializes in instruction in the art of decorative finish and faux painting techniques. Our selection of faux painting classes varies from the contemporary decorative painting demanded by the interior design industry, to the classical European plaster finishes, to both the classic and designer faux finishes of furniture... [more]

The FFI Philosophy
The Finish is Just the Beginning
Our philosophy at The Faux Finish Institute by Kelly S. King™ is quite simple:
"To teach our students how to produce faux finishes they never dreamed possible, utilizing unique faux painting techniques, while at the same time sharing the vast knowledge base of our multi-million dollar contracting division. Our goal is to produce faux painting students that are both talented and successful." [more]

The FFI Difference
It's All About YOU
Why should you attend faux painting classes with The Faux Finish Institute by Kelly S. King™?
The Faux Finish Institute™ currently runs two faux finishing schools (Omaha, NE, and Seattle, WA) and offers a comprehensive training program with over ten professional faux painting classes available. All of our faux painting classes are hands-on and geared towards decorative paint finishes that are rich and elegant, with depth and realism. We teach faux painting techniques that are not just achievable in the classroom but productive and profitable in the field... [more]

Professional Faux Painting Classes
Your Key to Success
Have you ever stayed awake at night thinking of how you could set yourself apart in the decorative painting industry by producing the incredible faux painting techniques you thought only the masters could achieve? Or how you could transform your existing faux painting talents into a truly profitable business venture? [more]

Core Faux Painting Classes
Finish Your Competition With Exciting and Marketable
Faux Painting Techniques
The goal of all of our faux painting classes is to teach you truly awe inspiring faux painting techniques which will fill your portfolio with the most appealing decorative paint finishes on the market. Your success results from your mastery of decorative paint finishes which please not only yourself, but others as well. Especially those people who will want to pay you to apply your faux painting skills in their homes and businesses... [more]

Specialty Faux Painting Classes
Achieve Astonishing Faux Painting Results
Generate Additional Faux Painting Revenues
In order to help satisfy your thirst for more challenging faux painting methods, Kelly S. King and The Faux Finish Institute™ have chosen to offer a series of specialty faux painting classes selected for their desirability by the both the decorative artist and the faux finish marketplace... [more]

Educational & Training Facility Locations
The Faux Finish Institute™ currently runs two separate faux painting schools in North America. Both schools offer a complete series of faux painting classes and decorative painting instruction.... [more]

Core Class Instructor Biographies
FFI proudly offers the Finest Faux Painting Classes
Taught by World Class Faux Painting Instructors
Kelly S. King – President & Founder, Instructor of The Faux Finish Institute™ believes firmly that a student who wishes to seek out training in the field of faux painting and decorative finishing needs to be trained by dedicated individuals with a vast knowledge that supports the integrity of the faux and decorative painting trade.... [more]

Specialty Class Instructor Biographies
FFI is Proud to Present Very Special Faux Painting Classes
Taught By Very Special Instructors
All of these specialty faux painting classes are taught by both nationally and internationally known instructors who are recognized as being the leaders in their individual areas of faux painting expertise. These Specialty Class Instructors have been personally chosen by Kelly for their amazing talent in creating true faux painting masterpieces, and for their ability to train you on how to accomplish their amazing results! [more]

FFI Class Schedule through March 2007
Last Updated November 22, 2006
Early enrollment in faux painting classes at The Faux Finish Institute by Kelly S. King™ is recommended, as classes fill quickly. FFI classes begin at 9:00 AM each day, with dismissal times to be determined by each class' respective instructor(s). Additional classes and dates will be posted here soon, so please check back often.... [more]

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FFI Document Downloads
Files You Can Download and Print
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FFI Help & Support
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FFI Staff
The Ongoing Support Team You Can Rely On
Above and Beyond the Classroom
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