APPETITE FOR DESIGN: Gourmet Finishes for Walls and More.
3 Day Workshop | $795
Cincinnati | June 24-26, 2009 | 9am-5pm
Hungry for fresh inspiration?
Eager to tempt clients and designers with a tasty menu of marketable marvelous morsels?
Ready to serve palatable finishes to satisfy finicky palettes and everyone from commoner to connoisseur?
Cooking is an Art. Baking is a Science.
Liz and Karen's art backgrounds and creative juices will really get you cooking, while their product knowledge and active field experience will give you the mad-scientist confidence to mix colors and materials to satisfy every palette.
In this 3 day workshop, students will whip up 12 new delicious dishes ranging from tempting traditions with a twist to seductive sophistications with shimmer and spiceall made with the finest ingredients, including old staples like Aquastone, Palette Deco and Lusterstone, in combination with the latest products from the RS line and Stucco Lux.
You'll leave our kitchen with 12 piping hot treats, a step-by-step cookbook of 24 recipes detailing Liz and Karen's unique interpretations of each creation, and tips to use up leftovers and improvise to suit every taste and budget. Special Bonus: Our assistant, Scout will be on hand to wash brushes, tools and stencils, allowing more time at the easel, less at the sink. Too many cooks spoil the soup?
No,Two cooks and a dishwasher spoil the student! LET'S COOK!
Karen Kratz-Miller is the founder and artist/owner of BROAD SPECTRUM, operating in the Cincinnati, OH area since 1993. She has been involved with creative arts ever since her artist mother handed her the crayons and pointed her towards the wall. She has attended the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design as well as numerous workshops on faux finishing, muraling, trompe l'oeil and color theory, including all the major Faux Effects Silver and Gold product line classes.
Prior to Karen's involvement with faux finishing, she was a nationally award wining and published fiber artist. Her love of textiles as well as her graphic and fine arts studies at RISD are influences in Karen's faux finish and mural designs. Additionally, Karen's understanding of color theory and knowledge of product characteristics and interactivity, contributes extensively to her ability to create unique decorative finishes and to improvise with confidence.
Karen actively works in the field, allowing her to bring design salability, product usage and real life execution information to the classroom. Her talent has been acknowledged in the form of numerous awards for Cincinnati's and Dayton's Homearamas, Northern Kentucky's Homefest and Cincinnati and Dayton Designer Show houses. She is a member of IDAL and the Ohio Valley/Northern Kentucky Decorative Artisans Guild.
Elizabeth Designs is owned and operated by Liz Herrmann, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. Liz received a Bachelor of Arts in education from the College of Mount Saint Joseph. A love for texture, color and the creative process sparked her curiosity for decorative painting. Initially, self taught and beginning techniques adorned the homes and furniture of courageous friends and family. Liz learned quickly that many things could be altered with paint and glazes. There were no limits. In 1997, after numerous professional classes taught by leaders in the industry, Liz turned her hobby into a thriving business.
In order to remain fresh and keep abreast of current design trends and products, Liz furthered her education while working. This is a practice that she currently continues. Liz's use of color is vivid but can be customized to please the subtle, soft style many of her clients request. Outside-the-box designs include impressive textures with embedded objects, papers and jewels within the texture.
Her work can be seen in homes and businesses throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Liz has also participated in several home shows as well as taught many techniques on a professional level. She is a member of IDAL and the Ohio Valley/Northern Kentucky Decorative Artisans Guild.