Recently, Sis and I attended a workshop offered by Michelle Delgado, who is the owner of Wonder Faux Studio in Stafford, Texas. If you haven't met Michelle, I must warn you that she is full of uncapped energy that radiates once she enters a room; and she has a deep love for the decorative arts field. Also, if you are even slightly curious about the decorative arts, you cannot go wrong by taking one of Michelle's classes. Because of her devotion and patience, she can instill in you a love for the craft and demystify it for you. She can and will have you painting multilayered furniture finishes, plastering walls, and doing your own faux bois and marble finishes. Needless to say, we found her to be a wonderful teacher that is dedicated to her craft.
If you have any interest in decorating, you have no doubt noticed that Annie Sloan Chalk Paint has been one of the current hot topics. Michelle is a vendor for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, and we went to watch her demonstrate its application at her studio.
ASCP has got to be one of the most user friendly paints in the world. Get this, if you have a piece of furniture that you would like to paint, there is hardly any preparation that needs to be done (possibly, a light cleaning and sanding if really dirty). You just open the can, dip your brush in, and paint. How simple is that!
Now, this is where taking one of Michelle's classes comes in. She can give you tips on the usage of the paint and guide you through every step. Michelle can show you how to take your piece of furniture from ordinary to a really professional looking furniture finish. Did you know that you can have a crackle finish with ASCP by using a hair dryer? No, I didn't either. Michelle's class in the application of ASCP is invaluable. Below is a picture of Michelle explaining waxing techniques during the demonstration.
ASCP is good, but there are other products used in the decorative arts field. Michelle carries Totem decorative products, Variance plaster finishes, metallic foils, and designer stencils. These are only a few of the products that she sells.
Also, she has decorated her studio with some of the prettiest finishes. And with guidance, you can duplicate them in your own home as well.
Take special note of this next picture. It is her coffee bar area in her studio. Notice the tiles on the wall, those are not ceramic tiles in the traditional sense, but embossed plaster. She even got them to chip around their edges. How cool is that. Also, take notice of her use of nail heads on the cabinets. Very pretty, indeed.
Sis and I would like to thank Michelle for her Annie Sloan Paint demonstration. It took a lot time and work to set up. We, also want her to know that it was greatly appreciated. Thank you, Michelle. We will be back....I need some of those nail heads....and stencils....and foils.....and more paint. ~Sandy & Mary~
If you would like to take one of Michelle's work shops,
Call 281.242.4937 or e-mail at info@wonderfauxstudio.com
Michelle Delgado, Wonder Faux is also on Facebook,
http://www.facebook.com/pages/WonderFaux-Studio-Houston
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