Master Decorative Painting and Plastering at the Seattle Architectural Finishing Studio
From bold textures and velvety elegance on walls, to European furniture finishing and intricate mural work, at Seattle Architectural Finishing Studio you will learn a variety of art forms taught in hands-on sessions by Aaron Cohen and other gifted professionals in the field.  Small, intimate beginning to advanced level classes are held at our Seattle studio in historic Pioneer Square as well as in Los Angeles and Denver.

Architectural Wall Finishing
Beginner to Intermediate/Advanced
Learn stunning, unique and original finishes from a true professional.  This class is always taught personally by Aaron. You'll use lime and cement-based as well as synthetic plasters, glazes, waxes, metallics and more in creating samples that are in high demand by top designers and architects around the world. This is a rigorous week of training towards being a skilled applicator in this challenging field. Learn more about this class 

Architectural Wall Finishing
Advanced Study Intermediate/Advanced to Professional
Using the most sophisticated techniques, you'll learn many different approaches to achieving impressive decorative design elements in this intensive 5-day professional workshop. This class requires a prerequisite of either Architectural Wall Finishing, or Texston's residential certification class.Those with at least 3 years of professional plastering or decorative painting experience may also enroll. 

Specialty Workshops                                 
Murals With Jennifer Carrasco
This fast paced workshop 5-day intensive workshop in mural making by veteran muralist, Jennifer Carrasco will cover tips and techniques for making murals from start to finish; what grounds to use, methods of transfer, prep of painting surface, varieties of finish and scale, methods of installation and a quick review of color theory with glazing techniques.

The Art of Architectural Stenciling
In this comprehensive workshop you will learn many different stencils, from bridged versions of old to the multi layered theorem stencils of today; shading, shadowing, textural, contemporary and traditional methods will add uniquely beautiful, in-demand techniques to your portfolio.  

Murals for Moms
Want to decorate your child's room with a mural but are discouraged by your skills or the availability of motifs for children?  In this 3-day class you'll join other parents and professional artist to create unique murals for your child's bedroom or playroom. 

European Fine Furniture Finishing
This 5-day comprehensive hands on class is designed to make you comfortable with a variety of techniques that can be applied to an assortment of architectural surfaces. 

Students will learn over 25 techniques, and complete 6 multi-layered wooden pieces.  Each will take home portfolio pieces for Chinoiserie, Depentori, Marquetry, French embossed door panel, and many sample boards for everything from simple distressing, to decoupage, craquelure and vinegar painting.