Mural Classes
Learn How to Paint a Mural from Michael Cooper!
Michael Cooper's mural classes are in depth, hands-on tutorials, that teach you how to paint a mural and how to start a art business! His classes cover everything you need to know about creating large-scale artwork in addition to the ins and outs of running a mural business.
Michael's classes are always brimming with essential technical information and vital painting techniques and, above all, are loads of fun!
Calling All Artists
If you are an aspiring Artist at any level your search is over. If you want to learn how to paint a mural or learn how to paint better murals...then this is the class to check out!
Join Mike and Mickie Cooper as they teach a 5 day intensive training class focusing on How to Paint a Mural and How to Start a Art Business.
This class is no ordinary class.
Mike and Mickie take you from A-Z and teach you everything you need to know in order to paint a mural and how to start a art business. It's time to turn your passion into a thriving business!
Our graduates are blown away with how inclusive this course is. In our last class one of our students pulled us aside and stated, I have gotten a week's worth of information in the first few hours."
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True Southern Hospitality
The majority of these classes take place in beautiful Historic Franklin, TN. Gourmet lunches are provided and the laughs are thrown in for free. And we promise you will laugh at Michael! The time will fly by and you will be very prepared when you graduate.
Mickie is a fabulous hostess and Michael is pretty good for a guy! We know you will feel right at home with their warm southern hospitality and genuine desire to invest in your talent and education.
It's Hands-On Baby!
This is not one of those classes that have the sketch on the wall and you fill in the paint. We will actually teach you how to hang and stretch canvas. We will show you how to take your drawing and get it on the wall.
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What You'll Learn
Mike's intensive 5-day classes cover everything you need regarding how to paint a mural:
- Master unique interior and exterior mural techniques
- Master basic perspective and Trompe L'oeil (meaning "fool the eye")
- Work with specialized Tools of the Trade to save valuable time
- Transfer drawings and designs by pouncing (600 year old technique used at the Sistine Chapel) and graphing
- Properly use an opaque projector
- Design a mural to scale
- Prep, paint and install a canvas mural from start to finish
- Learn to draw and paint in one point perspective
- Develop key business skills, pricing and marketing techniques
- Plus So Much More!
Don't take our word for it. Listen to what our students say!
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• Annie from Sharpsburg says... "The class was so good! What I got was The Best Class I've ever taken, anywhere. Showed me how rusty my paint-modeling skills have grown since art school. It was dynamite fun! Even for me, with no talent for human work, my painting was pretty cool." |
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• Mary from Albuquerque says... "Projecting and learning to mix proper shade colors has truly helped in my self-confidence when painting people, especially! Thank you so much. I hope to take another class from you soon." |
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• Peggy from Sugarland says... "...his pouncing and painting people class was great fun and I found that what I learned in that class applied to so many different projects this year. And I don't "do" people, thought it would be a stretch and fun...and it was...he's a fabulous teacher." |
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Expect Ah-Ha Moments!
Almost every student has told us that this is the first time they have ever understood how to draw in one point perspective. We had one student tell us I had this course in college and I am going to leave here understanding how to do it for the first time.
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The Business of Painting Murals - How to Start a Art Business
We are always so surprised with the comments we get during our business section. It usually goes something like this, "We had no idea how to market a Mural, gain a referral, negotiate a contract, give a presentation or that you can write things off as a business expense."
Here are a few things you'll learn about how to start a art business:
- How to do marketing
- What can be deducted in your business for tax purposes
- Hiring employees
- Get your family involved (if that is something you want to do)
- Working with sub-contractors
- Setting up a filing system
- Donating murals and how that affects your business
- Insurance
You will learn everything mentioned above Plus So Much More!
Here is the best part: Michael is an excellent teacher and has a very unique ability to convey information in such a way that it is very EASY to grasp. Michael's guarantee is that you will leave the course with incredible knowledge and the nuts and bolts you need to paint a Mural of any size.
When you leave you will have the necessary tools in your toolbox to know how to paint a mural and how to start a art business...of your very own!
Side benefit? You will gain at least 2 new friends in Michael and Mickie Cooper that you can call on when you need quality advice and information.
You Get 10x Your Money's Worth!
So, you want to study under Michael Cooper. Do you want to become a better muralist, a better artist and make more money doing what you love?
Learn from a pro who started, launched and has run his own successful mural business since 1990. He and Mickie's sole income come from their mural business and they want to show you how to start a art business of your very own that's not only profitable and successful, but is your passion and life's work.
Got Questions?
Please call! We would love to talk to you and answer any questions you might have!
Phone: 800-393-3071
Class Tuition - Full Week Workshop
Price: $1,750 - Full Tuition Payment
Price: $875 - Partial Tuition Payment
Partial payment (50% of full tuition) holds your spot for the class; the remaining balance of tuition is due 30 days prior to first day of class.
Wrap-Up Points
- 2008 & 2009 Upcoming Classes
- 5 power packed days
- Gourmet Lunches
- Historic Franklin, TN 20 minutes South of Nashville (home of Country Music and authentic Antiques)
- Real Working Studio with 16ft high x 50" wide teaching wall
- and above all, a really good time!
Take a Look at Our Brochure For More Information and Sign Up Details!
Available Dates for 2009
January 5-9 |
*All dates are subject to maximum class sizes of 10 people.
Important Details
50% NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT is required to reserve space in a class. The balance is due 30 days before the class begins. Should it be necessary for you to cancel your registration, please allow us 14 business days prior to class start date to provide time to fill your space. You must register for a replacement class at time of cancellation. All deposit funds will be transferred to the new class up to 12 months after initial deposit was made. Any cancellation occurring less than 14 days prior to the class or more than 12 months from initial deposit will result in full forfeiture of the deposit amount.
Murals & More LLC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a class at any time.