The Faux School offers faux finishing classes and faux paintingworkshops as well as decorative painting training in Frederick, MD and Orlando, FL.
Faux painting samples from our Sophisticated Walls 101 faux finishing classes, learn the art of faux finishing techniques in the intense 5 - day hands on faux finishing workshop. This class will provide you with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to start a lucrative faux finishing business. Enrol today at one of our faux finishing schools
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Follow this link for a detalied listing of our faux painting classes.
Follow this link to see the full 2008 schedule of faux painting classes.
This link will take you to our store section. Here you will find wood graining tools, badger brushes, glazes, venetian plaster and much more.
The MD studio boast a large 5000 sq. ft. studio, classroom, design center and store. The facility was built in 1892 and has 35 foot high ceilings. The studio also has a 900 sq. ft. relaxation lounge.
Commission Ronald to complete faux finishing projects of all types, Ronald is available for residential, commercial, Casio and resort. Service are available nation wide.

           The most comprehensive Venetian plaster classes available!

   
301-688-5110

Welcome to the premier destination for professional Venetian plaster classes and faux painting  workshops. With locations in historic Frederick, Maryland , and sunny Orlando, Florida, Ronald's Venetian plaster classes will inspire you to explore your passions and creativity.  Also, his business development classes will propel you to new levels of financial success, enhancing your capabilities to implement an amazing and prosperous artistic faux finishing career.

Master bedroom, mineral patina from Italy on the ceiling, stenciled floor, cracked Morrocan plaster walls
Walls, Terra Italia glaze from Italy
Acid stained concrete floor, interior but may be used on exterior surfaces

Ronald in the early stages of one of his dramatic sky murals, here he is 60 feet in the air working on a 8000 sq. ft dome

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced faux finishing artist, decorating your own home, or operating a faux finishing business, Ronald can help you perfect your faux finish techniques and motivate you to accomplish your goals.
Ronald's faux finishing schools offer large show rooms and sample libraries packed with eye-poping faux finishes, Venetian plaster, Old world texture as and much more. The classrooms offer, large work stations, ample lighting and much more.
Ronald offers traditional Venetian plaster techniques and modern faux finishes, as well as the latest trends from around the world.  Classes include faux finishing, Venetian plastering, mural painting, marbling and wood graining, furniture finishing, and the well-known Trompe L'Oeil workshop.  You will find Ronald's faux painting instruction intense, educational, exciting, and packed with great faux finish techniques to build your portfolio.

 

Ronald working with a student during a faux finishing workshop

Ronald is one of the most sought after artists in North America, who shares his vision of passing on the skills, knowledge and techniques needed to help create the next generation of modern masters. He is known for his expertise, unique talents, and enthusiasm for teaching others.

SOPHISTICATED WALLS(TM) 101

No experience required, This is the perfect faux painting class to begin your journey into the wonderful world of faux painting. This hands on foundation/ beginner faux painting class was designed with the beginner or self-taught faux finisher in mind.  This faux finishing class also covers the lucrative business side of the faux finishing industry.

Learn how to market, estimate, schedule and manage your faux finishing projects. You will learn fabulous faux finishing techniques for walls, ceilings, furniture moldings and the business skills to succeed.  Discover why this is our most popular faux painting class! 

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Faux Tuscan briscks, sample 12 

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Ronald Layman, Founder & Director

Ronald Layman, the Founder/ Director of the studio.

Find out why you should study with Ronald

Commission Ronald's Services

Ronald works regularly on decorative painting and faux finishing projects nationwide and internationally . Representative projects include residential and commercial faux finishing. When not teaching, Ronald works hand's on every day in the field completing projects for clients regionally, nationally and abroad.

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Clients include

Smithsonian Institute

National Gallery of Art

British Embassy

US House of Representatives

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Residential

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Theaters, Game Room,  Any room

Ronald transformed this ordinary white kitchen into a Tuscan retreat for the MD couple. A long time client of Ronald's for 6 years asked him to create something unique in their outdated kitchen. Using a multi layered glaze treatment he created this soft, relaxing cooking oasis. Ronald textured the wall in this foyer and then finished with a 5 layer glazing treatment. The Niche (fiberglass) was faux finished to look like Carrera marble which matches the 10 columns in this clients dinning room.

Commercial

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Casino, Resorts, Theaters, Hotels

faux painted clouds  Roinald painted these flat steel doors to match the marble on the existing walls at the Kennedy Center for the Preforming Arts in Washington, DC

For over two decades Ronald has been creating elegant and timeless finishes for commercial and residential clients around the world.

By combining experienced management with master craftsmen and creative support, Ronald works with owners, design architects, and contractors through the design and construction process to produce amazing projects on time and on budget.

If you would like to commission Ronald for your next project please contact him at 301-668-5110 or email him directly at ron@thefauxschool.com

The atrium room at the Frederick studio, acid stained concrete floors, faux marble columns, murals, faux finished walls and much more

The Studio

The studio  is nestled in the heart of historic downtown Frederick. Originally constructed in1829, the 5000 square foot building, boast , 30 foot high ceilings and large windows for plenty of natural light. The studio has stained concrete floors, marbled columns, and wonderful faux finishes everywhere.

For more about the studio(s) go to our facilities page

Just a few of the many amazeing samples that Ronald has created for clients and students on display, these are a massive 4 x 2 feet  I know, its a small picture but look at the size of this place, foreground right stained concrete with 12 colors and 400 sqaure feet of stencils   Studio image, yeah its small, so come visit and see it for yourself. A picture is only so good

A view of the studio from the top of

   

Students travel from all over the world to attend Mr. Layman's faux painting classes .  Age groups and intentions are very diverse, some of which include:

  • High school graduates who are beginning their careers as professional faux finishers.

  • Individuals in pursuit of changing their existing careers, longing to follow their passion for faux finishing.

  • Self-taught professionals who want to learn how to master the latest and innovative faux finishing techniques.

  • Professional artists who are looking to enhance their artistic abilities to compete in today's market.

  • Home-owners who desire to learn how to create beautiful faux finishes for their homes.

  • Individuals who enjoy faux finishing as a hobby.

Call us now at 301-668-5110 to start your new and exciting faux painting career today!

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35 South Carroll Street

Frederick, MD 21701

Tel: 301-668-5110

 

Studio Hours

9 am to 5 pm

Monday through Friday

Saturday by appointment

The Faux School teaches faux finishing classes, mural classes, marbling, wood graining, and Trompe L'oeil classes based on techniques. The Faux School offers many classes from beginners to the advanced artist. Discover why our beginner faux painting classes have become the leading program in North America. Our guest instructors are some of the most sought after artist in North America that share our vision of passing on the skills, knowledge and techniques to help create the next generation of modern masters.