2531 Boardwalk
San Antonio, Texas 78217
Phone: 210-212-6177
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1998-2007
Reflections on our Decorative Painting program in Italy

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Vigini Studios, Inc. is Devoted to the Instruction of Faux and Decorative Finishes Following the Traditions of the Past Using Modern Production Methods.  We are Known for Enhancing the Creative Knowledge of Our Students with Unparalleled Passion and Superior Finishes.

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Through the Classical Art of Faux Finishes and Decorative Painting, We Make Illusions Appear as Reality OPEN THE DOOR TO YOUR FUTURE

Have you been searching for motivating faux finishing workshops where you can learn not only unique finishes, business strategies, but also art historical information? Imagine what you can learn from internationally educated instructors highly experienced in the American faux finishing industry at the most recognized school in the United States for training beginner and advanced faux finishers, plasterers, muralists and trompe l’oeil artists? Can you visualize the growth of your finishing business with the assistance and support of Vigini Studios Inc.? Nicola Vigini, author of The Foreword of The Handbook of Painted Decoration by Yannick Guegan, past instructor for many American and European schools, student of the highly respected IPEDEC, Paris, and Leslie Vigini, MA Cooper Hewitt, Parsons School of Design, instruct and supervise a superior program with true passion and love of the craft. Our curriculum sets the standard in the United States and separates our school from the rest. Vigini Studios is the place for you to begin your journey and practice new skills that will give you both personal satisfaction and financial growth in your business.

Vigini Studios, as well as international guest artists, offers a beginner and advanced curriculum based on the fundamentals of faux finishing, decorative painting, and venetian plaster techniques.  These workshops present challenging insights for the novice faux finisher to the most creatively inspired artists.

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Italy Tour 2008

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Decorative Painting in Italy
A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity!
Nicola and Leslie Vigini and Sean Crosby

To further your knowledge, join us for our annual summer decorative painting workshop in Italy, the only American hands-on program in this beautiful country where you not only learn art history, but also decorative painting in an authentic environment.

Vigini Studios, Inc. hosts a successful decorative painting program in Italy designed to inspire as well as educate faux finishers and decorative artists in the history of Italian finishes, design and architecture.  This program is a must for serious faux finishers, trompe l'oeil artists and muralists as well as those who are in search of a true and higher education in the decorative painting field.  Focusing on the historical aspects of decorative painting, we incorporate materials and techniques of past centuries to complete two panels incorporating traditional mural, figure, landscape, marble and architectural trompe l'oeil techniques.  Days are spent either on tours in the care of our staff or in the studio producing masterpieces of unimaginable beauty.  Don't miss this opportunity to learn the classic styles of the masters  hosted a native Italian and assisted by the most well respected names in the business, Pierre Finkelstein, Sean Crosby, and Pascal Amblard. With this program, your faux finishing, plaster and decorative painting business will flourish.

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If you are looking to get started with a solid understanding of techniques from internationally recognized artists, register today! Spaces are limited.
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Upcoming Classes:

Monday - 5/5 -- Friday - 5/9 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Designer Wall Finishes I

Monday - 5/12 -- Wednesday - 5/14 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rs Series/ Designer Wall III
Thursday - 5/15 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Business of Faux and Murals

Wednesday - 5/21 -- Sunday - 5/25
Salon 2008
Friday - 5/23 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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The three instructional DVD’s above have been released by Nicola Vigini.

 

 

 

 


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