Annie Sloan Master Class: The Art of the Finish

Ready to take your furniture painting skills to the next level?

If you’ve mastered the basics of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® and are ready to create more sophisticated, intentional finishes, this is the class for you.

In this hands-on two-hour Annie Sloan Master Class, we’ll move beyond simply painting a piece of furniture and explore the techniques that give painted furniture its character, depth and personality.

You’ll experiment with color, brushwork, layering, distressing and wax techniques while learning how small changes in application can create dramatically different looks. We’ll also explore how to choose the right protective finish for your project, from the soft, traditional look of Chalk Paint® Wax to the more durable protection of Chalk Paint® Lacquer.

In This Master Class, You’ll Learn:

COLOR & MIXING
Learn how to confidently combine Chalk Paint® colors and create custom shades that work with your design vision.

BRUSHWORK & TEXTURE
Explore how the way you hold and move your brush, and how much paint you use can create everything from a smooth, contemporary finish to a more textured, painterly look.

LAYERING & DEPTH
Discover how to build multiple colors and layers to create dimension, movement and a beautifully aged finish.

DISTRESSING WITH INTENTION
Learn where and how to distress furniture so your finish looks naturally worn and thoughtfully designed rather than randomly sanded.

THE ART OF WAX
Go beyond basic waxing and learn how Clear, Dark, White and other wax finishes can change the character and appearance of your painted surface. We’ll explore how to layer wax and use it to emphasize texture and detail.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT PROTECTION
Learn when to choose Wax versus Chalk Paint® Lacquer based on how and where your furniture will be used. Lacquer provides a harder-wearing finish for high-use areas, while Wax creates the classic soft, mellow finish associated with painted furniture.

Your Two-Hour Master Class

Part One — Color & Paint Technique
We’ll explore color combinations, custom color mixing, brush techniques and ways to manipulate Chalk Paint® to achieve different finishes.

Part Two — Layering & Aging
Experiment with layering colors, creating texture and strategically distressing your finish to reveal the layers underneath.

Part Three — Wax & Finishing Techniques
Learn how different waxes transform your painted surface, including techniques for creating depth, highlighting texture and achieving an aged or more contemporary look.

Part Four — Putting It All Together
You’ll combine the techniques you’ve learned to create your own finish and leave with a better understanding of how to approach your next furniture project with confidence.

Paint, supplies and hands-on materials are provided.

Come ready to experiment, get a little messy and discover just how much you can do with Chalk Paint®!

This isn’t just a furniture painting class. It’s a master class in creating the finish.