Faux Expo in Orlando, Florida
An exciting event in our industry is happening right here in my backyard: Orlando, FL.? It is called the Faux Expo and will be held September 20 – 24, 2010 at the gorgeous Gaylord Palms.? (Seriously, pictures don’t do the hotel justice — it’ll be a treat for artisans.)? The show boasts one-day workshops and appearances by many of the Who’s Who in our industry, including Dean Sickler, Carolina D’Ayala Valva, Lori Wilson and George Zaffle.? A recent addition to the schedule is Walter Cipriani teaching Scagliola — in fact, my friend Theresa Cheek recently included his work in her Scagliola and Pietra Dure blog post.? Also added was Airbrush Master, Dru Blair — he of the very famous portrait that is not a photograph.? How cool to include the many other disciplines in art that can be incorporated into our industry and businesses.
One of the more important and philanthropic events is the creation of paintings to benefit two organizations: The Ronald McDonald House and Give Kids the World.? Artisan Keith Goodson will be among those creating those canvases — that should be an incredible sight to see!? There will also be an exhibition hall that boasts the creations of murals from start to finish as well as manufacturers and vendors.? Check out the Instructor List — the caliber is really quite amazing.? The complete Schedule and list of Classes are also on the Faux Expo site.? You can also keep track of the event via a great Facebook page.? The registration and classes are affordably priced and, of course, you can always count on staying some extra time to visit Orlando.? Let me know if you are coming in!
Suzanne
601 days ago
OMG, how exciting!!! Will you be attending? and btw – I checked out the Dru Blair site and holy cow! How friggin coooooool and amazing! There’s sure to be true talent at the faux expo.
Thanks for the article!
Regina
601 days ago
Originally, I could not but now I think I will be able to. We shall see how the timeline works (fingers crossed). Maybe you’d consider it, too? We’ll talk. (Dru Blair is amazing — actually, all the artisans are amazing. AND Dean Sickler will be there, we can go say Hi!)
matt
599 days ago
this should be amazing, I’ll hafta chug a lug along over from the Gulf side of things and see for myself. Thanks for the heads up;)
Johanne Bilodeau
598 days ago
OMG I’m so happy to come I travel from Montr?al Qu?bec Canada to see my friends faux painter and i take the class of Carolina D`alaya Valva so see you there
Summer
514 days ago
I am sure that this event will be attended and visited by many people around Florida… too bad I already left. I only I have given a longer stay maybe I am one of the witness of the event. I hope all the best for the organizers.