Student Reviews

"I have been using Faux Effects and Aqua Finishing products for over four years now. I have attended classes in five different states. I travel from Boston to Georgia and it is worth it. The sample finishes Caroline has created for each class are phenomenal. As a student, you benefit from Caroline's technical skills and her outstanding teaching skills. Every sample board you create is beautiful and reflects Caroline's many years as an interior designer and the color knowledge that is associated with it. The staff at the school is knowledgeable, professional, courteous, and downright nice".

"If you are a decorative painter or faux finisher, classes at the Finishing School in GA are an opportunity you do not want to miss! You will create a portfolio of the most up to date finishes in the current color trend palette while using the best professional faux finishing product line on the market. It just does not get any better that this!".

"Thank you for a great experience professionally and personally!".

Jan Falcone

Finishing Touches

Needham, MA

Longboat Key, FL

"What can I say about the course I took in Atlanta? I traveled a long way to attend the class and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. The teaching was superb (many thanks Caroline), the samples we produced are really stunning and the pace of work was exhilarating. I had read of the products used by The Finishing School over a year ago and was very keen to be able to try them for myself. They are indeed 'revolutionary'. One of the things I appreciate from the School is the wonderful follow-up advice which is available and invaluable. Given the opportunity to travel to Atlanta again, I would not hesitate in taking another class. Many thanks to all the team."

Samantha Cook

Bedfordshire

Great Britain

"I just wanted to commend the staff in Atlanta for giving me a better understanding and helping me to achieve truly amazing finishes. Caroline is an absolutely amazing instructor! She never waivers even when bombarded with questions from a classroom full of students. My husband recently started taking classes and has really been bitten by the decorative painting bug and wants to take as many classes as possible. Before deciding to take classes in 1999 I did my homework and checked out what Caroline had to offer. I have been to other classes, but none seem to compare to Atlanta where the staff are very kind and knowledgeable and never hesitate to find the answers to my questions. Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you for the next class."

Erika Fierce

Finishes of Distinction

"It has been eight years since we had taken the original Designer Walls I class. Over those many years, we had relied on our own ability to learn new processes, which in turn took much trial and error and many days and weeks. Recently, we got back into taking classes at the Finishing Source in Atlanta. What can I say, the classes are invaluable. The wealth of information has made learning a highly efficient process compared to being self taught. After all, time is money. Instead of pulling my hair out figuring out new materials, in few days one learns dozens of new treatments with samples to boot."

Joseph Schmucker

Mondo Incorporated

Athens, GA

"Having taken decorative painting classes from many teachers, I want you to know how appreciative I am of The Finishing School and how your classes have raised the level of my work, my portfolio and my career. The quality of each class is evident in the many amazing samples we produce. And the samples we produce have resulted in sales that have often more than paid for my classes. Thank you for your generosity, which extends beyond classes to your continued availability for help and encouragement."

Judy Neukrug

Faux FX

Atlanta, GA

"Professional...professional...professional!!! This about sums it up! For the last two years, I have lived in three different places. I have traveled from Charlotte, NC; Boulder, Colorado; and The East Bay, San Francisco area to attend The Finishing School in Atlanta. I have left each class with so much more than I ever expected. Thank you, Caroline and staff for sharing your expertise, experience and vast background in design, color, technique, trends and history in the field of decorative painting!"

Crystal Eadie

NEWLook Finishes

Charlotte, NC

"The Finishing Source has proven to be my source for all my decorative painting needs, whether it is purchasing state-of-the-art materials or asking technical questions".

"The staff at The Finishing School provides a professional classroom atmosphere that allows me to create and explore new techniques and finishes. From Caroline's technical and specialty classes to my clients' homes, The Finishing School has trained/provided me with cutting edge finishes in my portfolio for four colorful years."

Glenn Williams

Glenn Williams Finishes, LLC

Destin, FL

"The thing that never ceases to amaze me about this wonderful group of people is their incredible generosity. Not only are they among the most talented and knowledgeable people in the decorative arts industry, but they are always unwavering in their willingness to share their knowledge and skills and provide their students with valuable information, advice and encouragement".

"Their passion and excitement for their work is contagious. I know that whenever I take a class, I will come away with numerous rewards. Each class I have taken has provided me with indispensable technical skills I need to stay on the leading edge of an ever-changing industry, but even more importantly, I leave feeling invigorated and inspired to create."

Amanda Summerlin

The Summerlin Studio

Lawrenceville, GA

"I tell decorative artists, when we discuss taking classes, that Caroline Woldenberg teaches with knowledge and experience that I believe is unparalleled. This carries through to the entire staff at The Finishing Source as well. I always know when I call in for products that I will get top-quality service and attention to detail. These folks are a joy and a pleasure to do business with and they are all just great people."

Rick Kausch

Rick Kausch Decorative Painting

Charlotte, NC

"I've been a painting contractor for more than 20 years and wanted to upgrade the quality of my work by expanding into the faux finishing field. I attended Designer Wall Finishes I in January, 2004, at The Finishing School in Atlanta. Caroline Woldenberg was the teacher. You couldn't find a better instructor--she is very informative and easy to understand, and she teaches with patience and care for her students. I was introduced to products I didn't even know existed, but she had a special knack for making them seem easy so I was able to grasp them with no trouble.

"The whole experience was a wonderful learning adventure. I highly recommend The Finishing School Atlanta to anyone who wants to learn, the right way. The school/student relationship continues after school is over with advice and troubleshooting. I can't say enough about The Finishing School!"

Steve Walker

Stamping Ground, KY

"Faux painting the interior of our restaurants has given us the warm, vibrant feeling that makes our customers feel welcome. The quality of work and the consistency of the products utilized by The Finishing School graduates have enabled us to achieve our proprietary look all across the country. The availability of the graduates of The Finishing School allows our general contractors to work quickly through the final interior finish stages of construction."

Alan V. Woods

Vice President of Construction

Mama Fu's Noodle House

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