art classes are being auctioned for habitat/27 classes-across usa

[vandoorena]

Decorative Arts auction to benefit Habitat for Humanity-New Orleans
26 classes from 17 faux, woodgraining, oil and heatset oil painting schools accross the nation are being auctioned for charity.

Great chance to get classes for as little as 1/2 price. Auction is at: www.houseoffaux.com this week. Winners write the check directly to habitat.

100% proceedds go to Habitat for Humanity to build the habitat house that faux built in New Orleans for katrina victims!

Concurently birdhouses from the book "The House that Faux Built" are being auctioned on ebay-just go there and do a search for "birdhouses Noah's Wish" Birdhouses were pictured in the book "The House that Faux Built: Transform Your House with Paint, Plasters and Creativity" 100% profits from birdhouse auction go to the Noah's Wish Animal rescue charity for the animals made homeless by katrina.

For more info on the House that Faux Built project, photos and class list go to www.fauxhouse.com

The List:
1. Jennifer Rebecca Designs: 5 day-Business of Faux workshop
Value: $1600
Location:Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
Expiration Date: None
www.jenniferrebeccadesigns.com

2. Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes, IL (Kathy Carroll): Multi day-Any Class
Value: up to $1495
Location: 5014 East St. Charles Rd. Carol Stream, IL 60188
Expiration Date: June 2007
www.fauxbykathy.com

3. Patina Studios: Walls 101
**Two separate certificates
Value: $175 ea.
Location: 1620 West 39th Street Kansas City MO 64111
Expiration Date: None
www.patinastudios.com

4. Donna’s Designs: 1 day -Faux Finish and Business Workshop
Value: $300 (learn red leather, floating stone, floating marble, Canyon granite and suede)
Location: Atlanta GA
Expiration Date: None
www.learnfaux.com

5. School of Italian Plasters: 6 day -Venetian Plaster Applicator Class
Value: $1550
Location: Either Academy- 2145 Fern Street, San Diego CA. 92104 or Suite 110, Forest Park, Georgia 30297
Expiration Date: 6-9-07 (but extendable)
www.italianplasters.com

6. Roma International Training Center: 2 day- Basic and Beyond Class or $400 twd an advanced class
**Two certificates available
Value: $400 ea
Location: 501B, Lake Air Drive, Waco TX 76710
Expiration Date: None
www.romainternational.com

7. Tust Studio: 3day -Woodgraining 1 Workshop
Value: $525
Location: PO Box 2245, Pine AZ 85544
Expiration Date: 5/1/2007
www.tuststudio.com

8. Karibeth Creations: 3 day- Pro Workshop
Value: $510
Location: 17681 Lakesville, Mn 55044
Expiration Date: None
www.karibethcreations.com

9. Paintin the Town Faux: Several Classes
Value: Varies
Location: 2830 Holcomb Bridge Road, Atlanta GA
Expiration Date: TBD
www.paintinthetownfaux.com

10. The Fresco School: (iLia Anossov)3day Intro to Fresco
Value: $550
Location: LA, California
Expiration Date: None
www.frescoschool.org

11. Vigini Studios: 3 day- Cloud class
Value: $895
Location: 2531 Boardwalk, San Antonio, Texas 78215
Expiration Date: 20 Oct 2007
www.viginistudios.com

12. Barth’s Faux Studio: 5 dayIntermediate level 102 Class
Value: $1575
Location: 3520 Coleman St., North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Expiration Date: None
www.faux.com

13. Profaux: 5 day- Professional’s Choice Workshop
Value: $1795
Location: 1367 Girard St, Akron, OH 44301
www.profaux.com

14. Kingslan/ Gabilisco: Any Omaha Studio Class
Value: up to $350
Location: Kingslan & Gibilisco Decorative Arts, 902 South 107 Ave #102,Omaha, NE 68114
www.kingslan.com

15. The Faux School (Ron Layman): 1 day-Business Fundamentals for Decorative Painting
Value: $425
Location: Either 5711 Industry Lane, Frederick, MD 21704 or Suite 28663 Harold Avenue, Winterpark, FL 32789
Expiration Date: None
www.thefauxschool.com

16. The Faux School: 5 day-European Lime Plasters and Paints
Value: $1495
Location: Either 5711 Industry Lane, Frederick, MD 21704 or Suite 28663 Harold Avenue, Winterpark, FL 32789
Expiration Date: None
www.thefauxschool.com

17. Liliedahl Classical Oil Painting Studio: 6 day- Old Master Methods
Value: $600
Location: 808 South Broadway Street, La Porte, Texas 77571-5324 (20 mi east of Houston)
Expiration Date: Dec 2007
www.lilipubs.com

Just added --Applied school of arts-denver, Faux Effects Vero Beach, Connections, PN--more added every day