The Faux School offers faux finishing classes and faux paintingworkshops as well as decorative painting training in Frederick, MD and Orlando, FL.
Faux painting samples from our Sophisticated Walls 101 faux finishing classes, learn the art of faux finishing techniques in the intense 5 - day hands on faux finishing workshop. This class will provide you with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to start a lucrative faux finishing business. Enrol today at one of our faux finishing schools
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The MD studio boast a large 5000 sq. ft. studio, classroom, design center and store. The facility was built in 1892 and has 35 foot high ceilings. The studio also has a 900 sq. ft. relaxation lounge.
Commission Ronald to complete faux finishing projects of all types, Ronald is available for residential, commercial, Casio and resort. Service are available nation wide.

Faux finishing classes for all skill levels!                           1-877-438-3289

The most comprehensive faux painting classes available!
Welcome to the premier destination for professional faux painting classes and decorative painting workshops. With locations in historic Frederick, Maryland and sunny Orlando, Florida, our faux painting classes will inspire you to explore your passions and creativity.  Also, our business development classes will propel you to new levels of financial success, enhancing your capabilities to implement an amazing and prosperous artistic faux finishing career.
Ronald working with a student to show her an easier way to apply Venetian plaster. Each student recieves hands-on personal attention in each of Ronald's classes
One of Ronald's returning students, Hector Chavez working during a recent mural workshop

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, decorating your own home, or operating a decorating finishing business, we can help you perfect your techniques and motivate you to accomplish your goals.

Our faux finishing schools offer large show rooms and sample libraries packed with eye-poping faux finishes. With large work stations, ample lighting and much more.

We offer traditional faux painting techniques and modern finishes, as well as the latest trends from around the world.  Classes include faux finishing, venetian plastering, mural painting, marbling and wood graining, furniture finishing, and the well-known Trompe L’Oeil workshop.  You will find our faux painting classes intense, educational, exciting, and packed with great faux finishes to build your portfolio.

Our instructors are the most sought after artists in North America, who share our vision of passing on the skills, knowledge and techniques needed to help create the next generation of modern masters. They are known for their expertise, unique talents, and enthusiasm for teaching others.

 Our good friend Wayne "big H" from the Smithsonian returns for his 6th class in two years. This time he learns to create realistic marble during on of Ronald's classes.
Ronald working on a stained concrete floor using multiple stencils and colors

New Class

Decorative Concrete

October 9 - 13 , 2008

Beginner & Intermediate, Learn single and multi color applications, negative & positive color techniques and how to use stencils to enhance any surface. Interior & Exterior surfaces, more

SOPHISTICATED WALLS 101 ™ This hands on foundation/ beginner faux painting class was designed with the beginner or self-taught decorative artisan in mind. This faux finishing class also covers the lucrative business side of the industry

Learn how to market, estimate, schedule and manage your projects. You will learn fabulous faux finishing techniques for walls, ceilings, furniture moldings and the business skills to succeed.  Discover why this is our most popular class! 

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Faux Tuscan briscks, sample 12

Venetian Plaster 101 1 - Day

Venetian plaster workshop will introduce you to Toscano plaster and our most "in demand" finishes. Learn to create highly polished plaster walls in 3 simple steps.

Wall Finishes   2 - Days
This class will teach you 10 great finishes for any surface. This class is perfect for those starting out or just looking to learn some creative finishes for around the home.

Sophisticated Walls 102 5 - Days

Advanced faux finishing workshop, techniques include: layered metallic's, textures, reactive metallic old world fresco and much more.

Old World Textures 101 1 - Day

Our old world textures workshop will introduce you to "Faux Stone" a revolutionary, easy to use material that creates amazing textured finishes.

Ron demonstrating Saint - Laurent Black (Noir Saint LAurent) a french marble for students during a recent workshop

Marble 101

3 - Days

An intense 3 days of painted marble finishes, all water based products

Intro to marble 1 - Day
Learn to to create beautifully painted marble finishes using easy to use water based materials. The finishes in this class are perfect for columns, mantels and much more.   

   Breccia Ginevra Cypress Green

Color theory 1 - Day

Learn to understand color principles and how to apply them. This is a hands-on workshop that will show you how light affects color, how color affects one another, and how color affects a mood or tone of a room.

European Lime plasters and paints

3 - Days
This workshop will introduce you to authentic lime based plasters. Discover the beauty of lime in this intense program. Student will work with and learn the difference between the many lime based plasters.

Old World Mural Workshop

Lori Lemare

October 27 - 31, 2008

If you have wanted to paint a mural, but did not know where to start, this mural painting class is for you.

Join Lori LeMare as she teaches you how to create exquisite murals from scratch.

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Ronald Layman,Founder & Director

This section introduces you to Ronald Layman, the Director of The Faux School, his experience, background, training and published & televised works. Find out why you should study with Ronald at The Faux School.

A view of the studio from the top of “Community Bridge” The studio is just off to the right. The “Community Bridge” is a Trompe L’oeil master piece that took 5 years for master artesian, William Cochran to create. As you look left, you’ll notice the Carroll creek Promenade. Students enjoy spending lunch break strolling the promenade for some fresh air and having lunch along the benches and stare at the beautifully painted bridge.

The Studio

Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Frederick. Originally constructed in1829, 5000 square feet, 30 foot high ceilings and large windows for plenty of natural light. The studio has stained concrete floors, marbled columns, and wall finishes everywhere.

Students travel from all over the world to attend our faux painting classes .  Age groups and intentions are very diverse, some of which include:

  • High school graduates who are beginning their careers as professional faux finishers.

  • Individuals in pursuit of changing their existing careers, longing to follow their passion for decorative arts.

  • Self-taught professionals who want to learn how to master the latest and innovative design techniques.

  • Professional artists who are looking to enhance their artistic abilities to compete in today’s market.

  • Home-owners who desire to learn how to create beautiful faux finishes for their homes.

  • Individuals who enjoy faux finishing as a hobby.

Call us now at 1-877-438-3289 to start your new and exciting faux painting today!

Why choose The Faux School?

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The Faux School

35 South Carroll St

Frederick, MD 21701

Tel: 301-668-5110

Fax: 301-228-3100

Studio Hours

9 am to 5 pm

Monday through Friday

Saturday by appointment

The Faux School teaches faux finishing classes, mural classes, marbling, wood graining, and Trompe L’oeil classes based on techniques. The Faux School offers many classes from beginners to the advanced artist. Discover why our beginner faux painting classes have become the leading program in North America. Our guest instructors are some of the most sought after artist in North America that share our vision of passing on the skills, knowledge and techniques to help create the next generation of modern masters.