Hosted by IDAL on Zoom – November 1, 2025
Available spots
Service Description
Join us for a very special online workshop as internationally renowned decorative artist Gert Jan Nijsse takes you step by step through the art of creating realistic faux mahogany. $80 for IDAL members, $104. for non-members. In this class, you’ll learn: • The characteristics of both American and African mahogany species • How trees are grown and cut into veneers that inspire decorative finishes • Techniques for painting versatile variations such as straight grain, crotch, and heart mahogany • How to achieve authentic faux bois finishes with depth and realism Special Bonus: As part of this workshop, Gert will guide participants on an exclusive virtual tour of the Nijsse Decorators Studio Museum in Goes, Holland, offering a rare glimpse into hundreds of years of decorative art history. About the Instructor: Gert Jan Nijsse is a third-generation decorative painter and graduate of the National Painters Institute in Utrecht, Netherlands. With additional training in Utrecht, Antwerp, and West Flanders, Gert has over 40 years of expertise in faux finishes and is a nearly 30-year member of the prestigious International Decorative Artists’ Salon. His sold-out classes at IDAL’s 2019 convention in Charlotte, NC, remain a highlight for many members. What You’ll Receive: • Detailed PDF instructions for reference • Access to the class recording for continued practice • A unique opportunity to study with one of Europe’s leading masters of decorative painting Don’t miss this chance to expand your faux finishing skills with one of the most respected names in the field.
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