Seminar: Estate Sale

A Full day seminar with lots of time for discussion on all aspects of the Estate Sale Business. Hear top professionals discuss their strategies for successful sales.

Come to this if you are an estate seller, have clients who may need to do a sale — or wonder about any aspect of this business.
Topics include :

• Dealing with the client
• Contract Issues and Language
• Sizing up the job
• How to organize
• Pricing
• Placing Your Signs
• Your Advertising $$$
• Clean-Up
• Tips for Buyers

Contact CFA for next Seminar date!!! 714-952-2727

Seminar: Making money buying and selling books...

Are you an Appraiser, Collector, or Dealer interested in the Book - side of this passion we call antiques?

This one day seminar is a MUST! Books — Old, New, and Everything in-between — Knowing how to Evaluate them, how to Identify, and how to Dispose of them is critical to your success!

The presenter Suki Hilger is a long time Collector, Dealer and Appraiser of Books. Hundreds of Practical Hints, and How-To’s...

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Seminar: A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS is the title of this specialized seminar presented by James P. Bixler, certified appraiser, author and poet. In addition, Mr. Bixler is a Life Member (#3640) of the American Numismatic Association; he has served as a consultant and in other capacities. He has been an appraiser of fine and rare coins for over twenty-five years.

The workshop stretches back to the dawn of coinage, or to about 7th century B.C. In keeping with this long span of time, Bixler invites distinguished guests to assist him in the presentation, namely Herodotus, Caesar Augustus, and Isaac Newton, to name but a few. He demonstrates a group of ancient, medieval, Renaissance and modern coins for attendees to view and examine. The wide variety of coins prove useful to those who wish to expand their skills in grading a coin’s state of preservation, along with its value.

Participants are asked to bring a pocket magnifier of at least 4X magnification.

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Seminar: Rare & Unusual Postage Stamps of the World

The multifaceted Tom Ahern presents a seminar entitled “THE HOBBY OF KINGS”: Rare & Unusual Postage Stamps of the World.

From their 1840 debut in Jolly Olde England, these colorful bits of paper have reigned supreme in the world of collectibles. Tom discusses methods for authenticating grading and valuing these miniature works of art.

A bibliography of references useful for the valuation of U.S. and worldwide postage stamps are provided to each participant. Authentic rare specimens are on view during and after the workshops, along with benchmark specimens for the purpose of demonstrating contemporary methods of grading philatelic properties.

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Metal Work Body Work Shop Techniques

…World Famous custom car designer, creator of custom painting techniques, legendary for his metal fabricating skills and body work techniques. Winfield presents three separate workshops for College For Appraisers.

Metal Work Body Work Shop Techniques – 3 days

Take these workshops if you want to…

• Build skills to work in auto repair / painting
• Learn to appraise vintage, custom cars, hot rods
• Learn Gene Winfield’s techniques in auto painting and metal working – create your own amazing custom paint work!

Two 3-Day Courses Custom Painting
One 3-Day Course in Body Work

Take all 3 of these workshops to earn a Certificate in Auto Painting/Auto Repair

Contact CFA for next course dates!!! 714-952-2727

Auto Painting Class with the Legends

Spend a weekend painting with Gene Winfield, Jon Kosmoski and Rich Evans!

Gene “Windy” Winfield has spent more than 60 years perfecting his blended painting techniques and earning a much-deserved reputation as one of the world’s most prestigious customizers. You’ve seen his work on TV series like Star Trek and Get Smart, and on the big screen in features like Back to the Future, Robocop, and Blade Runner.

Rich Evans is the founder of Huntington Beach Bodyworks, and designer of Incubus custom wheels. You’ve seen him on SpellCasters, Monster Garage, and Junkyard Wars. Rich’s stunning style of custom painting uses tattoo-style graphics to to create an inimitable effect. His recently acclaimed projects include the Skull King Ford F150, and Hardcore Knight Ford Mustang GT.

How do these classes work?

So, we’re going to sit around and watch the pros paint all weekend, right?

No way! This is a hands-on class! Over the course of this 3-day class, you’ll learn the secrets to the million-dollar paint job, and you’ll put your knowledge to use each day, first painting parts, then a fiberglass form designed by Gene Winfield, and finally, under supervision of the masters, you’ll help to create a stunning custom paint job on a complete car.

What exactly can you expect to learn?
The short answer: you’ll learn the Winfield Way. In this unique class, Gene Winfield will teach you the precise method he’s developed for getting perfect results every time: from mixing paint through application and finishing. You’ll learn the exact proportions and timing you need to get optimal results in mixing your paint. You’ll learn how to configure, use, and maintain the tools of the trade, and you’ll get plenty of practice!
Best of all, you’ll learn to apply blended paint for breathtaking results! Gene also reveals his time-tested finishing practices, which yield a perfect, glassy paint job, free of the dreaded “orange peel.” Working varied colors in layers, you’ll achieve depth of color and subtle contouring you never dreamed you could create with your own hands.

What will you take away from this experience?
In addition to the knowledge and confidence you’ll gain from this invaluable class, you’ll go home with a certification in the Winfield Method, and your custom-painted fiberglass form to hang in your own shop, or, if you’ve got a very patient wife, in the living room! Graduates of this course also receive a discount on House of Kolor paint, so they can put their new skills to use on their own projects!

Where, When, and What should you bring?
Classes are from 9 am to approximately 5 pm each day. Bring your can-do attitude and a notebook. Everything else you need will be provided, including coveralls, masks, painting equipment and paint.

Contact CFA for the next class date: 714-952-2727 or 562-930-0895. Ask for Walter Miller, College for Appraisers, or email at wmiller@collegeforappraisers.com

Certificate and Degree Programs

We at the College For Appraisers are committed to excellence in instruction, the highest ethical standards, and lifelong learning.
The College For Appraisers offer a variety of programs which lead to certificates for those who are incurably curious or simply wish to enhance their personal skills and appreciation.
Our career programs lead to degrees for those seeking careers in appraising or who plan to become successful dealers, buyers and sellers...
The courses provide the specialized knowledge and hands on practical experience you will always need in the areas of antiques, collectibles, fine arts, textiles, vehicles --- and all other personal property.