Fine Finish Expo 2026 | Minneapolis | October 7–9
Wed, Oct 07
|Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper
Three days of hands-on classes with master decorative artisans. October 7–9, Minneapolis.
Time & Location
Oct 07, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT – Oct 09, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT
Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper, 3205 Country Dr, Shoreview, MN 55126, USA
About the event
ABOUT THE EVENT
Fine Finish Expo 2026 is the International Decorative Artisans League's three-day training event for decorative artists, painters, designers, contractors, and applicators. Whether you are picking up a trowel for the first time or refining decades of skill, you will work hands-on with the latest plasters, metallics, and specialty finishes, guided by the artisans who set the standard in this trade.
THE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8 are hands-on class days, with morning and afternoon sessions running room by room at the Finishing Trades Institute. Friday, October 9 is Expo Day: vendor booths, live demonstrations, and lectures featuring the brands behind your favorite products. Full class-by-class times are listed in the Class Schedule section.
THE CLASSES
Thirteen hands-on workshops across every skill level, capped by capacity, including: