Certification training at Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes

Kathy Carroll (right), President Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes, provided her facility where regional reps from across the country attended the initial certification for Stoney Brook Preferred Applicator Instructors.

Mike Conroy (left), President of Stoney Brook Paper, conducted the training assisted by Lee Bock, Stoney Brook co-founder. Tim Bell (Omaha, NE) is in the black shirt and Audra Frank (Plainfield, NJ) is to his right.

Mike demonstrates the stripability of Stoney Brook Paper installed over a wall primed with Shieldz universal wallpaper primer.

Dave Schack (Perrysburg, OH) of Dynamic Decorating assists Bobbie & Bev Dick (Lambertville, MI) of Inside Impressions with a sample board.

The "Minnesota Twins" (left to right) Jennifer & Rebecca (Circle Pines, MN) own and operate their own school of decorative painting.

From left... Kim Snow (Sioux Falls, SD), Joanne Voll (Wheaton, IL), Dean Sickler (Chatham, NJ) & Jennifer.

We were treated to authentic Chicago style pizza. It lived up to the hype and was delectable. Now I've got to try New York's pizza.

Mike demonstrates proper tearing techniques for creating "universal" pieces of Stoney Brook Paper.

Mike pastes the first pieces of paper.

Lee demonstrates proper installation techniques.

Mike shows the finer aspects of installing diamonds.

Embellishing the new tissue paper.

This master class was a lot of fun and I enjoyed meeting everyone who attended.

Even dogs love the durability and unique look of Stoney Brook Torn Paper!

If you live in the northwest and are interested in becoming a Stoney Brook Preferred Applicator, please contact me for more information. Email anytime or call Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Pacific time @ 503-750-6525. If you live closer to one of the other certified instructors, please contact them through the links above.