Create Beautiful Finishes With Ease
With over 30 years of experience creating stunning painted finishes for high-end clients all over the world, Amy Howard is the original name in the furniture refinishing industry. Now, she is dedicated to sharing her expertise with fellow creatives through her finishing school. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your skills to the next level, Amy Howard Finishing School has what you need to grow.
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Meet Amy Howard
Only someone with decades of voracious art history training and a highly intuitive eye could possess such deep-rooted affections for otherwise forgotten antiquities. Every venture from Howard’s accomplished life has been inspired by the illustrious art and living from centuries passed. Amy Howard’s world is one that beckons us all to open our senses to the vast beauties this aged world has to offer, and to never settle for anything less.
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There is no better place to learn expert furniture refinishing techniques, and grow the business you love!
As a creative looking to make a living from your passion for furniture refinishing, you know how important it is to have the right skills and knowledge to succeed. That's where Amy Howard Finishing School comes in. With over 30 years of experience creating stunning painted finishes and teaching others how to do the same, Amy is the original name in the industry and has the unique expertise you need to grow your business.
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Join The Finishing School and Access a World of Expertise
An Amy Howard Finishing School membership is your all-in-one resource for learning everything you need to know to succeed in the world of furniture refinishing. As a member, you'll get access to a library of refinishing and business workshops, attend live online workshops with Amy Howard, get discounts on products from our partner store, join a private student community, and get step-by-step guides and product lists for each workshop.
Amy’s Featured Workshops
Discover Amy’s workshops, full of all the information you’ll need in your refinishing journey, no matter where you are in it!
Everything You Need to Know About Repairing Wood
Learn how to repair missing wood, touch up finishes, and more!
3-Dimensional Pompeii Plaster Finish
Learn how to create this authentic looking technique and apply it to various surfaces!
5 Days to Your First Designer Client
Learn Amy Howard's secrets on where to find your first designer and how to market yourself to them!
Smartphone Photography
Amy Howard and Linda Holt share their secrets to creating professional-grade photos only using their smartphone!
Learn The Art of Fine Furniture Refinishing
With Amy Howard's Courses
Amy Howard's in-depth courses give you the ability to master fine furniture finishes regardless of past experience.
Learn incredible new ways to paint furniture even if you don't necessarily want to start a business.
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Old World Finishing Course
Master the fundamental finishes giving you the ability to transform furniture & décor into truly old-world works of art.
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European Finishing Course
Considered "part 2" of the Old World Finishing Course, this course goes deeper into the skills you've developed to create incredible finishes.
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