FALL/WINTER SEMINARS

Faux finishing workshops at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Center , 130 Waltham Street, Lexington MA Faux Finishes I - re-create leather, granite, mahogany, and other easy and fun faux finishes with the use of color glazes and common items such as bubble wrap, plastic wrap, sponges and other household items.  Add some decorative painted accents to transform that old chair, table, bench, trunk or box into an heirloom piece. A good knowledge of decorative painting is required. Saturday October 23, 2010, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Faux Finishes II - Simple wood graining, wax distressing, marbleizing and glazing;  re-create Burlwood, Tortoise shell, green marble and Lapis Lazuli with the use of color glazes, common items such as sponges, clay, as well as graining and combing tools.  Saturday, November 13, 2010, 10 am – 4 pm The classes will work on sample boards to be kept as a reference for use when refinishing furniture or painting smaller pieces such as jewelry boxes and picture frames.  All projects will be taught using acrylic paints and mediums To register contact Lexington Arts & Crafts Society at 781-862-9696 or visit www.lacsma.org TRADE SHOWS & CONFERENCES   North West ToleLiners, Seattle Washington September 22 – 26, 2010 where I will be teaching two classes: -    a dramatic Golden Zinnia (acrylic blending)    -   Brandt Point Light on Nantucket, painted on a 6" x 9" canvas     New England Traditions, Providence Rhode Island, October 6 – 10, 2010, where I will be teaching four classes: -   Winter at the shore - a 12" x 16" canvas painted with a lighthouse set in the dunes in winter   -  a chubby snowman painted on a 6" fluted plate -  Chinese lanterns painted on a rusty rectangle, and mounted on a 3" x 5" canvas - Cherries Jubilee with a scroll-work frame And look for my booth at NET - where I will have new packets, my newly released book and some surprises. Once again, we will have "make-it-take-its" featuring a new product or two. The NET Special Event "In The Pink" is sponsored by the Decorative Arts Business Alliance (DABA) and offers fun with the opportunity to learn techniques and tips from three nationally known teachers. Visit www.newenglandtraditions.org for details. Call The Creative Touch at (508) 485-9306 or for details of any of the above, or for suggestions for other Seminars. Reproduction of the contents of this website (including images) in any way whatsoever without permission of The Creative Touch is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of the materials contained within will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.