Historic Painted Furniture - new hands-on workshop
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| detail of a painted wooden box by Melissa Goldman |
Historic Painted Furniture
and Milk Paint Techniques
Two Day Hands-on Workshop,
November 6-7, 2010
with Melissa Goldman, Conservator and Restorer
Please join us for this intensive two day class and learn about natural historic paints, their traditional colors and uses. Learn how to use milk paint to create beautiful, authentic finishes on raw wood as well as previously finished surfaces using a variety of historic painting techniques.
Milk Paint is an authentic historic paint that is
non-toxic and colored with natural earth pigments; it is safe for children’s toys, cabinets, and furniture. Those who are sensitive to modern paints can also use it. Learn how to create natural crackle finishes, and explore various uses of wax, as well as antiquing and patination methods. In addition, we will cover tempera, distemper, and shellac-based paints and sealants, all historic and non-toxic; and naturally 100% VOC free. You don't need to be a chemist to understand these simple, natural products!
Ancient recipes, natural materials... a joy to work with on new projects, and historically correct for antique conservation and restoration. Come and learn the many ways this wonderful material can be used!
Two Day Historic Furniture Painting Workshop
Instructor: Melissa Goldman
scroll down to reserve space in this class
Milk Paint is an authentic historic paint that is
non-toxic and colored with natural earth pigments; it is safe for children’s toys, cabinets, and furniture. Those who are sensitive to modern paints can also use it. Learn how to create natural crackle finishes, and explore various uses of wax, as well as antiquing and patination methods. In addition, we will cover tempera, distemper, and shellac-based paints and sealants, all historic and non-toxic; and naturally 100% VOC free. You don't need to be a chemist to understand these simple, natural products!
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| kitchen cabinets finished naturally with milk paint |
Ancient recipes, natural materials... a joy to work with on new projects, and historically correct for antique conservation and restoration. Come and learn the many ways this wonderful material can be used!
Two Day Historic Furniture Painting Workshop
Instructor: Melissa Goldman
When: November 6-7, 2010 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Where: Lynne Rutter Studio, San Francisco
scroll down to reserve space in this class
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Embellish your beautiful painted finishes with this special full day ornament workshop:
Ornament for Painted Furniture
Instructors: Lynne Rutter and Melissa Goldman
When: Monday November 8, 2010
Learn techniques for adding ornamental motifs to painted cabinets and furniture using natural paints, with inspiration from Scandinavian painted furniture to Early American styles and more.
Students may bring in their own small projects or work with samples provided.
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| 18th Century commode restored by Melissa Goldman |
Instructors: Lynne Rutter and Melissa Goldman
When: Monday November 8, 2010
9:30 AM - 5:30PM
special: students in Milk Paint class may add the ornament class for half price!
Learn techniques for adding ornamental motifs to painted cabinets and furniture using natural paints, with inspiration from Scandinavian painted furniture to Early American styles and more.
Students may bring in their own small projects or work with samples provided.
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| Dining Table of solid pine, painted by Lynne Rutter with milk paint and casein ornament, antiqued and waxed. |
