Painting Furniture Classes Chicago - Introduction to Furniture Painting - Upcycling

Introduction to Furniture Painting - Upcycling

with Bernadette Kemper

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5.0 | 13 reviews

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Education

Event Overview

Van Gogh Paintologist will teach a hands-on class that will introduce you to the unique qualities of Van Gogh Fossil Paint and Beeswax Finishes. This is for the DIY-er out there who wants to take a tired piece of furniture and turn it into the star of the show. There is no sanding or prep work involved in Van Gogh, just wipe down your piece and start painting.

You will have access to the entire Van Gogh Palette while you paint sample boards and work on a small project that you'll take home with you. You will learn a two color layering technique, a shadow stencil method, distressing and finishing. We will work on a sever take home projects so you can display your new found skills at home.

Anyone who wants to learn how to upcycle furniture will love this class. By the end of class you will have the know-how and confidence to try a larger project on your own.

Start looking around your home or local thrift store for a piece that you can upcycle--after class you'll be hooked!

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

Everything students need.

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Bernadette Kemper

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Bernadette Kemper is the owner of Avenue 122. I am a devoted Mother and avid DIY-er.
For years I wanted to learn how to resurface furniture. I love the entire upcycling process: start with a thrift store item, plan, paint and sell the new beauty for a profit.
I have been upcycling furniture full-time for a few years and selling my work in 4 consignment shops in Chicagoland. In partnering with Van Gogh Paintology, I have found the best products out there and can't wait to show you how to do the same.

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EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

Kitty C.
Reviewed on 06/26/17

This was a great class. I have been upcycling furniture for 30 years and there are always new techniques, products and styles worth learning. Bernadette is a knowledgeable, interesting and fun teacher. I immediately went home and selected two previously upcycled tables for new looks.

This was a great class. I have been upcycling furniture for 30 years and there are always new techniques, products and styles worth learning. Bernadette is a knowledgeable, interesting and fun teacher. I immediately went home and selected two previously upcycled tables for new looks.
Lisa K.
Reviewed on 06/25/17

What a blast! Great teacher, great co-Dabblers, learned a LOT in a few short hours. Definitely recommend Bernadette!

What a blast! Great teacher, great co-Dabblers, learned a LOT in a few short hours. Definitely recommend Bernadette!
Soyini M.
Reviewed on 03/20/17

The class is excellent!!! I learned so much about furniture painting in such a short time AND it was great fun! The class was worth every bit of time and money. It exceeded my expectations. I not only learned about painting furniture, but how to provide a distressed look, stencil painting, wood grain finish and metallic look. I'm ready to paint and refinish my dinning table, a chest, and an end table. You are given several wood samples and blocks to work with and take home. The class was brilliantly organized; not a moment was wasted. It is was a wonderful experience. The teacher was patient, friendly, and genuinely encouraging. She was a joy to learn from.

The class is excellent!!! I learned so much about furniture painting in such a short time AND it was great fun! The class was worth every bit of time and money. It exceeded my expectations. I not only learned about painting furniture, but how to provide a distressed look, stencil painting, wood grain finish and metallic look. I'm ready to paint and refinish my dinning table, a chest, and an end table. You are given several wood samples and blocks to work with and take home. The class was brilliantly organized; not a moment was wasted. It is was a wonderful experience. The teacher was patient, friendly, and genuinely encouraging. She was a joy to learn from.
Mary F.
Reviewed on 02/19/17

The three hours flew by. Bernadette was encouraging, helpful, knowledgeable and fun. I would recommend this class to anyone who is interested in a furniture painting project. Bernadette also shared many other crafting ideas and told everyone in the class to call or email in the future if we had any questions. My daughter and I loved the class and had fun doing it.

The three hours flew by. Bernadette was encouraging, helpful, knowledgeable and fun. I would recommend this class to anyone who is interested in a furniture painting project. Bernadette also shared many other crafting ideas and told everyone in the class to call or email in the future if we had any questions. My daughter and I loved the class and had fun doing it.
Maria C.
Reviewed on 02/08/16

It was a great class! Bernadette gave a lot of information along with showing us how to incorporate that info with hands on samples we made in class to take home. She is a great teacher! Very hands on and knowledgeable!

It was a great class! Bernadette gave a lot of information along with showing us how to incorporate that info with hands on samples we made in class to take home. She is a great teacher! Very hands on and knowledgeable!
Lupe P.
Reviewed on 07/31/15

Great class and so much fun at Coyle & Herr, one stop shop. Bernadette gives you the confidence to tackle painting furniture. We were so excited and inspired when we left class last night to buy furniture and starting painting ASAP. She is a great teacher without any judgement and encourages you to be brave and go bold or simple. She provides all the tools so you can be successful. If your on the fence about taking the class, just do it! Enjoy!

Great class and so much fun at Coyle & Herr, one stop shop. Bernadette gives you the confidence to tackle painting furniture. We were so excited and inspired when we left class last night to buy furniture and starting painting ASAP. She is a great teacher without any judgement and encourages you to be brave and go bold or simple. She provides all the tools so you can be successful. If your on the fence about taking the class, just do it! Enjoy!
Laura H.
Reviewed on 06/08/15

This was a great class! Teacher was so personal and we all learned so much and were able to ask questions freely and really experiment with colors and ideas. She was super helpful in the technique and questions we would give her on the fly. You could tell she loved the product she was working with, and what she was doing. It was a great experience and we all left with paint in our hands and ideas for furniture in our heads! :)

This was a great class! Teacher was so personal and we all learned so much and were able to ask questions freely and really experiment with colors and ideas. She was super helpful in the technique and questions we would give her on the fly. You could tell she loved the product she was working with, and what she was doing. It was a great experience and we all left with paint in our hands and ideas for furniture in our heads! :)
Lily G.
Reviewed on 01/30/15

The class was lots of fun and informative. Got plenty of time to learn to play with the paint and try a couple of techniques.

The class was lots of fun and informative. Got plenty of time to learn to play with the paint and try a couple of techniques.
Claire R.
Reviewed on 01/17/15

Teacher was excellent. High energy and was clear and interesting in her presentation.

Teacher was excellent. High energy and was clear and interesting in her presentation.
Aisha R.
Reviewed on 12/29/14

I loooved this class. This teacher was knowledgeable, warm and funny, and really knows her stuff--it was definitely worth the drive from the city. I actually feel confident enough to paint a couple of cute thrift store finds I've gotten in the last few weeks. I'm also looking forward to taking another class at some point soon once I'm ready to work on more "advanced" items!

I loooved this class. This teacher was knowledgeable, warm and funny, and really knows her stuff--it was definitely worth the drive from the city. I actually feel confident enough to paint a couple of cute thrift store finds I've gotten in the last few weeks. I'm also looking forward to taking another class at some point soon once I'm ready to work on more "advanced" items!
Lauren O.
Reviewed on 10/26/14

It was a great class. My first experience with Dabble. Great teacher!

It was a great class. My first experience with Dabble. Great teacher!
Jan P.
Reviewed on 09/23/14

I learned so much in this class - I learned that it is easy to get professional looking results in furniture painting! The techniques and products that Bernadette showed us - were easy to use and the results fabulous. I was unsure of what I really wanted to wanted paint, and now I have a long list of things that I want to work on.
Thanks to our instructor, Bernadette, and the other people in the class, who made this a great experience!
You will enjoy this class..honest!

I learned so much in this class - I learned that it is easy to get professional looking results in furniture painting! The techniques and products that Bernadette showed us - were easy to use and the results fabulous. I was unsure of what I really wanted to wanted paint, and now I have a long list of things that I want to work on.
Thanks to our instructor, Bernadette, and the other people in the class, who made this a great experience!
You will enjoy this class..honest!
Jill W.
Reviewed on 05/03/14

I loved every minute of it and Bernadette is a great teacher! Can't wait to start on my own projects. Highly recommend!

I loved every minute of it and Bernadette is a great teacher! Can't wait to start on my own projects. Highly recommend!

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