330-F Distressing II : School of Applied Arts : Denver, CO
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Class title

330-F Distressing II

Next Class: Fall 2008

$350.00

Class description
330-F Distressing II In this three day course you will learn advanced distressing techniques that you can use on a variety of surfaces, decorative objects, and wall surfaces. You will cover furniture history; learn composition, preparation of surfaces, painting, glazing, cracking techniques, mixing distressing mediums, dry brushing, sealing and protecting your distressed finish. You will also learn how to find reference for inspiration and how to incorporate these references into your finish. You will conduct hands-on exercises to develop and refine distressing application techniques.
Subjects to be covered (lecture)
Finding reference ½ hr

Furniture history ½ hr

Composition 1 hr

The Principles of Applied Arts 1 hr
Techniques to be covered (hands on)

Preparation 4 hrs

Painting 3 hrs

Glazing 2 hrs

Distressing 3 hrs

Crackling 3 hrs

Dry brushing 2 hrs

Ornamentation 4 hrs
Materials and tools required
Notebook

Camera

Finishing Trowel

Oil and Waterborne Glazing and Painting Tools

Oil and Waterborne Artist Brushes

Spatula
Instructor
André Martinez
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