Seminars on traditional ancient finishing stage 1

Complete course in a visit.

The training includes the following topics: forgotten Workshop tricks, tips described step by step, and recipes on how to obtain furniture finish similar to the one found on antiques. 

 That information will be shared step by step with the greatest know-how: production of a patina with artisanal staining, traditional varnishes, artisanal beeswax, and textured and crackled milk paints.

The craftsmen’s tricks will be presented and clearly demonstrated in a practical and theoretical way on samples and on a 10 x 12- inch pine console. This will enable the student to reproduce easily the techniques in his or her workplace with the help of a 47-page clearly conceived manual.

The courses are offered on Saturdays or Sundays and all the material needed is provided. Registration is made at the Workshop, online via a securitized site or by telephone. 

See for yourself the possible results in the gallery section on this website.

* 1800 students finish the seminar with succes ! 

Plan of Studies

Assisted by a 47 pages manual and many demonstrations.

A.                                         Health and Security

B.                                          Theory on colors

C.                                          Stripping

D.                                         The preparation of Surfaces

E.                                          Sponging up

F.                                           Glueing : Recipes and Productions

G.                                         Mordanting : Recipes and Productions

H.                                         Dyeing : Recipes and Productions

I.                                            Oils : Recipes and Productions

J.                                            Waxes : Recipes and Productions

K.                                          Milk Painting and Crackling

L.                                          Varnishes and Productions

M.                                        Antique Look : Processes and Tricks

N.                           Lexicon

Tuition Fee : $120.00 plus taxes.

(At the end of the seminar, you will leave with a console board of all the things taught and practiced during the course. A plastic-coated 47-page manual describing the methods and recipes taught will also be handed out to the students.)

A non refundable $60.00 deposit is required at registration

           

You are saying, why should I follow this seminars ?

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Seminar Schedule

The course begins at 9 a.m. and ends around 4 p.m.Please come 15 minutes earlier. 

Please check out the french version for complete schedule

How to Register

Purchase of a Gift Certificate Online.