PROIMAGE ACADEMY:
A CLASS FOCUSED ON ACHIEVING THE HIGH GLOSS FINISH:
Pro Image Painting LLC is excited to host our third session at The Pro Image Painting Academy on Thursday,December 11, and Friday, December 12, 2026. The goal of this course is to teach you about Fine Paints of Europe, but no questions are off limits regarding running a business or social media.
Owner and CEO, Stephanie Young, will share what she’s learned and experienced over the last eighteen years, having taken her company from single-ownership, a partnership, to what it is now - which is a company that operates anywhere from 3-5 projects a day, employing 10+ painters and admin staff, and growing every season. She’ll share how Fine Paints of Europe elevated Pro Image Painting LLC, and how it can elevate your work too.
The intention of this class is to cover not only how to use the products from Fine Paints of Europe, but also how to sell it, and SHOW it in your marketing efforts. She’ll also share how to operate on site for the different kinds scenarios found in interior and exterior painting, as well as cabinet refinishing; but also to showcase how implementing the right processes and tools can create efficiencies that free up your time to grow your company too!
*Please note that this is not a certification class for Fine Paints of Europe. It will teach you how to use the products but it does not get you certification.
PRO IMAGE PAINTING ACADEMY:
HOW TO ACHIEVE A HIGH GLOSS FINISH
PROGRAM DETAILS
THURSDAY, December 11, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome and Overview
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Session 1: Swedish Putty | Overview & Hands-On Training
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM:
Session 2: Station Rotation 1
11:45 AM: 15 Minute Break
12:00 NOON: Lunch (Provided by the Conference)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM:
Session 3: Station Rotation 2
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM:
Session 4: Station Rotation 3
3:00 PM: 15 Minute Break
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM: Session 5: Station Rotation 4
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM: Question & Answer Session
5:00 PM: Class Dismissed
STATION ROTATIONS FOR SATURDAY
Station 1: Setting Up Your Booth for Spraying High Gloss | Negative and Positive Air Booth Differences (Actual Live Man-Made Booth)
Station 2: Fine Paints of Europe Hollandlac Brilliant 98 & Oil Undercoater: Rolling & Tipping | Explanation and Hands-On about Hollandlac
Station 3: Air Assisted Airless Sprayers | Explanation and Hands-On Practice
Station 4: 3M PPS Gun | Explanation and Hands-On Practice
***Attendees will each get the opportunity to spray a sample door and allow it to dry over night.***
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dinner At The Backyard Brewery (Provided by the Conference)
FRIDAY, December 12, 2025
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Final Coat Application for each Group
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Session 6: Fine Paints of Europe: Other Products Explained In Detail
Uniprimer, Eurolux Matte/Eurolux Flat, Eco, and all other Hollandlac Questions
Facilitated by Fine Paints of Europe Representative
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Session 7: Workshop Review & Conclusion
Time at the end of the morning to answer any outstanding questions from the workshop.
12:00 NOON
Closing Lunch (Provided by the Conference)
DECEMBER 11 - 12, 2025 REGISTRATION
The next session will be offered on December 11 -12, 2025. We can host up to 25 attendees at our shop for each session, but require a minimum of 10 members. As this is our first time offering it during the week instead of on the weekend, we’ll take reservations for spots, and only invoice once 10 people have signed up. Reservations are required by December 1 in order to move forward with this session.
INVESTMENT:
Registration per attendee will be $500, but an additional employee can purchase a guest registration at $400 each.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Pro Image Painting Shop is located at 12 Liberty Drive, Unit 7 & 8, Londonderry, NH, just minutes from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, so if possible to fly into that airport it will make for the easiest travel.
ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS:
Best Western Plus Executive Court Inn & Conference Center
13500 S Willow St, Manchester, NH 03103
*This hotel is walking distance (across the parking lot) from the restaurant for Saturday evening’s dinner.
72 Perkins Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053
*Closest to the shop.
1000 Perimeter Rd, Manchester, NH 03103
*Another option for consideration.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
The following sponsors believe in affordable education for this trade, and have generously agreed to sponsor our September 2025 Session. We couldn’t be more grateful!
FINE PAINTS OF EUROPE | DINNER SPONSOR
As the driving force behind achieving a high gloss door, we are truly grateful for their products, team, wisdom, and support while we continue to build out education for this trade. Fine Paints of Europe elevated what we were able to achieve as fine finishers for the last decade, and they continue to provide opportunities to create incredible finishes that put us on the map as Master Certified Painters. We couldn’t be more grateful for their support of our work, and the way we teach how to use their products.
Ring’s End | Lunch Sponsor
Important partner to Pro Image Painting LLC, Ring’s End has not only changed the game in how we receive our products, but also in how we show up for our clients. Their customer service is the best experience a contractor can ask for, and we are truly grateful they’re going above and beyond by also supporting our September Session as our Lunch Sponsor!
BREAKFAST SPONSORSHIP STILL AVAILABLE
We are still searching for a sponsor at the Breakfast Sponsor Level. Interested? Email christina@pipnh.com today to get signed up!
SURFPREP SANDING: SESSION SPONSORS
As all fine finishers know, how you prep the substrate is a crucial factor in what the finish will look like. We are grateful to SurfPrep Sanding, as they are our top choice for electric sander that helps us to achieve that mirror glass finish, but also for their support as a Session Sponsor for September’s Academy!
SERIOUS GRIT: SESSION SPONSORS
At Pro Image Painting LLC we are proud to use Serious Grit’s hook and loop sanding discs because they don’t tear or clog, providing that smooth finish needed when trying to achieve that high gloss look. We are grateful for their Session Sponsor for September’s Academy!
BIG KID BLOCKS: SWAG SPONSOR
Although their sanding block tools were created for automotive work, they translate to our trade seamlessly! We are BIG fans of Big Kid Blocks, and so grateful they’ve chosen to support September’s Academy Session as a Swag Sponsor!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE!
We are still searching for a sponsor at the Breakfast Sponsor Level, and additional sponsors at the Swag Sponsor Level. Each come with strategic marketing collaboration partnerships so if you are interested, check out the sponsorship guide linked below, or email christina@pipnh.com today to get signed up!