The Kelly S. King Academy
of Faux Painting & Decorative Finishing, Inc.™
is a member of the

Mastering the World's Finest
Faux and Decorative Finishes

Throughout his eighteen years of instructing thousands of successful students, Kelly S. King has established this catalog of core faux painting classes to give you comprehensive mastery in the field of professional decorative finishing.  In addition to the core classes listed here, KSK also offers a wide selection of specialty classes for those wishing to branch out into profitable niche markets.

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Welcome to KSK A Letter to You from Kelly S. King Welcome to The Kelly S. King Academy of Faux Painting & Decorative Finishing, Inc., one of the most prestigous faux painting schools in the nation.  Our curriculum specializes in instruction in the art of decorative finish and faux painting techniques.  Our selection of faux painting classes varies from the contemporary decorative painting demanded by the interior design industry, to the classical European plaster finishes, to both the classic and designer faux finishes of furniture...  [more]

The KSK Philosophy The Finish is Just the Beginning Our philosophy at The Kelly S. King Academy of Faux Painting & Decorative Finishing, Inc. is quite simple: "To teach our students how to produce faux finishes they never dreamed possible, utilizing unique faux painting techniques, while at the same time sharing the vast knowledge base of our multi-million dollar contracting division.  Our goal is to produce faux painting students that are both talented and successful."   [more]

The KSK Difference It's All About YOU Why should you attend faux painting classes with The Kelly S. King Academy of Faux Painting & Decorative Finishing, Inc.? The Kelly S. King Academy of Faux Painting & Decorative Finishing, Inc. currently runs two faux finishing schools (Omaha, NE, and Los Angeles, CA) and offers a comprehensive training program with over ten professional faux painting classes available.  All of our faux painting classes are hands-on and geared towards decorative paint finishes that are rich and elegant, with depth and realism.  We teach faux painting techniques that are not just achievable in the classroom but productive and profitable in the field...  [more]

Professional Faux Painting Classes Your Key to Success Have you ever stayed awake at night thinking of how you could set yourself apart in the decorative painting industry by producing the incredible faux painting techniques you thought only the masters could achieve?  Or how you could transform your existing faux painting talents into a truly profitable business venture?   [more]

Core Faux Painting Classes Finish Your Competition With Exciting and Marketable Faux Painting Techniques The goal of all of our faux painting classes is to teach you truly awe inspiring faux painting techniques which will fill your portfolio with the most appealing decorative paint finishes on the market.  Your success results from your mastery of decorative paint finishes which please not only yourself, but others as well.  Especially those people who will want to pay you to apply your faux painting skills in their homes and businesses...  [more]

Specialty Faux Painting Classes Achieve Astonishing Faux Painting Results Generate Additional Faux Painting Revenues In order to help satisfy your thirst for more challenging faux painting methods, Kelly S. King and The Kelly S. King Academy of Faux Painting & Decorative Finishing, Inc. have chosen to offer a series of specialty faux painting classes selected for their desirability by the both the decorative artist and the faux finish marketplace...  [more]

Educational & Training Facility Locations The Kelly S. King Academy of Faux Painting & Decorative Finishing, Inc. currently runs two separate faux painting schools in North America.  Both schools offer a complete series of faux painting classes and decorative painting instruction....  [more]

Core Class Instructor Biographies KSK proudly offers the Finest Faux Painting Classes Taught by World Class Faux Painting Instructors Kelly S. King believes firmly that a student who wishes to seek out training in the field of faux painting and decorative finishing needs to be trained by dedicated individuals with a vast knowledge that supports the integrity of the faux and decorative painting trade....  [more]

Specialty Class Instructor Biographies KSK is Proud to Present Very Special Faux Painting Classes Taught By Very Special Instructors All of these specialty faux painting classes are taught by both nationally and internationally known instructors who are recognized as being the leaders in their individual areas of faux painting expertise.  These Specialty Class Instructors have been specifically chosen for their amazing talent in creating true faux painting masterpieces, and for their ability to train you on how to accomplish their amazing results!   [more]

Greystone Mansion Restoration INTENSE 5 Day Class - The Chance of a Lifetime! Come and be a part of The Ongoing Restoration of Greystone Mansion!  The Kelly S. King Academy, Inc. & Lori Le Mare Studio, Inc. have teamed up to bring you a once in a lifetime chance to work on this exciting historic site...  [more]

KSK Class Schedule through May 2008 Last Updated March 20, 2008 Early enrollment in faux painting classes at The Kelly S. King Academy of Faux Painting & Decorative Finishing, Inc. is recommended, as classes fill quickly.  KSK classes begin at 9:00 AM each day, with dismissal times to be determined by each class' respective instructor(s).  Additional classes and dates will be posted here soon, so please check back often....  [more]

Student & Industry Testimonials We are honored to receive so many kind words from our students and other professionals in the industry.  These letters and comments make it all worthwhile, and we wanted to take this opportunity to share some of them with you. ...  [more]