Apple Blossom Blog — classes

Hey there! My name is, Chelsea Evans. I’m a Furniture Artist and Educator. I teach others how to paint, to create and to excel in their creative process.   I’ve created the ULTIMATE class to get you started painting furniture for yourself or as a business for others: Back to Basics (B2B). My B2B Class is one of the best, most information packed classes and will teach you everything you need to know from prep to finish, staging, & more!   Chelsea Evans, Artist Apple Blossom Way This 12 week Back to Basics Course includes: 👊🏼Expert Product & Equipment Education...

Paint the Earth with our newest Signature class, Elements.  This course will be focused on textured, nature inspired finishes.  Learn how you find inspiration in nature and turn that inspiration into art.   My Elements, Paint the Earth course is the ultimate painting class focusing on nature inspired finishes, how to replicate the elements, Raku inspired furniture art, and more. Watch the class intro video here: Elements class video introduction   The Elements Class will focus on:   The Apple Blossom Way Signature Raku pottery finishes.  Red Rock Fossil Finish:  This will include a different take on the ABW Signature Stone Finish inspired...

I get asked a lot, "Why does your shirt say, 'Get Stoned'?"  Hi, I'm Chelsea Evans, furniture artist & creator of the Apple Blossom Signature Stone Finish.  A few years ago I was working my magic on a dresser. I began layering colors in a way I hadn't before. When the hubs pulled in, he got out of the car and said, "Wow! That really looks like stone!" I began to experiment with different colors and methods until I had it down just right. It was my stone finish. Now, the meaning goes a little deeper. Francis Measom Stone is...

Let's talk pianos! If you own a piano, you know how large they are and how much of a beauty they can be. They can also be an eye sore - and that is a bummer! Piano's are designed to bring music into our homes. They can be expensive and not easy to replace. So, if you've got a piano that needs an update or a complete makeover - this class is for you! I've painted many pianos over the years and I know how to do it right. Yes, there are a lot of wrong ways to paint a...