Annie's Big Paint Weekend in New Orleans

NOCHI will deviate from its culinary programming for one weekend to host a weekend-long workshop with Annie Sloan—the creator of Chalk Paint, the versatile furniture paint that requires no sanding or priming and works on wood, metal, laminate, concrete, indoors, and out. Sloan will be joined by several big names familiar in the industry of furniture painting—All Shabbed Out, Jonathon Marc Mendes, Kacha Furniture, Brushed By Brandy, and Atelier 1966. The workshop will be limited to 200 participants, fifteen of whom are VIP which allows for breakfast, a private session with Annie Sloan, and a luxury swag bag. A buffet lunch will be provided on both days to all participants. There will an art talk and complimentary beverages and canapes on Saturday night. All guests will receive goodie bags. Daily 9 am–6 pm. Admission ranges from $550-$800 (VIP). eventbrite.com.