Why Attend?

Live demos with Annie and her team

Colour theory made practical and playful

Decorative techniques: texture, layering, blending & more!

Q&A session with Annie

Discount shopping opportunities

Coffee, lunch, and community

Book signings & creative conversations

Meet the Painters

Annie Sloan – artist, inventor of Chalk Paint, and one of the world’s leading authorities in decorative paint and colour. With a background in fine art, Annie has revolutionised the world of decorative painting!

Tristan Merriam – Annie’s Brand Ambassador and master of Chalk Paint™ technique, known for his fresh, fearless use of colour and texture. He’ll be demonstrating a fabric painting technique.

Jonathon Marc-Mendes – British furniture artist, teacher and online tutor, Jonathon is obsessed with upcycling and interior design on a budget. He’ll show you one of his blended neutral techniques.

European Star Painters

Demonstrating and teaching their signature styles. You will see demonstrations of techniques like blended geometry, colourful ombré, subtle frottage, fine layering, textured, heavily textured, chipped looking, crackled, fine hand painting and gilding from:

Gosia Roczniak @not_if_i_can_paint_it

Paulina Balińska-Kowal @loveredesign

Adeline Lemétais @sardinedeloire

Aga Mandziuk @lanascotta

Kelly Akkouchi @attic_monkey_

Margarita Voitovic @margarita_mag_handmade

Sharon Audrey Ingoldby @audreyandabode

Itinerary

09:00 – 09:30: Welcome coffee

9:30 – 10:30: Colour Theory & Mixing with Annie Sloan

10:30 – 11:30: Fabric Painting with Tristan Merriam

11:30 – 12:30: Blending with Neutrals with Jonathon Marc Mendes

12:30 – 13:00: Geometric Magic with Gosia Roczniak

13:00 – 14:00: Lunch Break & Exclusive Shopping

14:00 – 14:30: Poetic Fantasy with Adeline Lemétais

14:30 – 15:00: Dynamic Poetry with Aga Mandziuk

15:00 – 15:30: Expressive Electric with Kelly Akkouchi

15:30 – 16:00: Sophisticated Glamour with Margarita Voitovic

16:00 – 16:30: Ancient Stories with Sharon Audrey Ingoldby

16:30 – 17:00: Eighties Textural with Paulina Balińska-Kowal

17:00 – 17:30: Live Q&A

17:30: Book Signing & Final Shopping with Offers

About the Venue & Location: EKA (Europäische Kunstakademie Trier) is a renowned hub for contemporary creativity. With vaulted ceilings and sunlit spaces, it’s the perfect place to paint, learn, and be inspired. Trier, Germany’s oldest city, is rich in Roman heritage and wine country charm – just 33 km from Luxembourg Airport.

Important Information: All talks, workshops, and demonstrations will be held in English only. We warmly welcome international guests, but please note that no translation will be provided.

Cancellation Policy: Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the organiser. In the unlikely event of cancellation, a full refund will be issued for the ticket price. We are not responsible for any additional expenses, such as travel or accommodation. If the event is rescheduled, your ticket will remain valid or can be refunded upon request.

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