All Classes are now held in my studio in Eastern Pennsylvania, 70 miles west of New York City. Local accommodations are available (see bottom of page).

Basic Scagliola: Basic Scagliola is a 2-1/2 day introduction to the technique. Students will learn the basics of fabrication and finishing while working on a small panel. The tuition is $750 materials included. Take a the five day intensive to learn the advanced technique.
October 14, 15, and 16th of 2005.
January 6-8th 2006

Scagliola intensive: Students will be able to bring a panel to completion, and gain a better understanding through practice. The class also covers the rudiments of inlay. Cost including materials: $1500.
Monday October 17th through Friday the 21st 2005
Monday January 9th through Friday the 13th.

Each course will have a limit of 4 students. To reserve a space email me, or call at (570)-897-5880

Decorative Painting: I am now offering the following classes in Decorative painting in my studio on request. Students will work directly on the wall, learning professional techniques. To reserve a date call (570)897-5880 or email me: murals@jamesgloria.com.

Intro to Faux Finishes: a one day class for beginners covering my water based technique, an introduction to materials of decorative painting, and basic techniques like sponging, ragging, and colorwashes. One day, 10am -4pm. Fee: $250 materials included.

Faux finishes II: Will cover further techniques used by the pro's such as strie, drift marble, and pearlescent finishes. Intro to faux finishes is recommended as a starter class. One day: 10am-4pm, fee: $250 materials included

Faux Marble: Learn the secrets of marbleizing by working with layers of glazes, and by analyzing real samples to achieve a professional result. (Intro to faux finishes recommended for beginners) a one day class 10am-4pm fee: $250 materials included.

Mural painting: Learn to design and execute large scale murals on site or on canvas to be installed. Students will learn the process from rendering to installation, Working directly on canvas with acrylic paints, each student will finish a small canvas panel to take home. Art experience is a requirement.
Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm fee: $500 materials included.


Interested in places to stay nearby? Here are our recommendations:

Stroudsmoor Country Inn
website: stroudsmoor.com email: info@stroudsmoor.com

Back O' the Moon Bed and Breakfast: Georgi Offrell proprietor
website: backothemoonbandb.com

Arrowheart Inn Bed and Breakfast: David Palmer, Ed Hill proprietors
Website: arrowheartinn.com email: stay@arrowheartinn.com