| PRACTICAL
COURSE in NATURAL PAINTS, OILS & WAXES The
constituents of modern natural paints are often based on materials used to make
traditional decorating materials - we begin the course with a presentation giving
a brief outline of the history of different paints and the benefits of using them
and their modern natural derivatives. Our
approach is to create a relaxed environment where you will enjoy trying out a
wide range of paints, oils, waxes and varnishes. If you want to bring samples
of wood, or even small items of furniture to experiment on, you are welcome to
do so. All brushes and materials are provided but please bring protective clothing.
Course numbers are limited to 7. Tools, paints and wood finishes are available
for purchase at the end of course. Course participants are entitled to a 10% discount
on future purchases from our extensive range of natural paints Programme
| TIME |
CONTENT |
| 9.15 9.30am |
Course assembles for coffee
& introduction. | | 9.30
10.00am |
Presentation: Natural paints the healthy option |
| 10.00-10.15am |
Pigments |
| 10.15-12.00am |
Oils , varnishes, lyes &
waxes for floors, doors, & wooden furniture |
| 12.00- 12.45pm |
Oil paints and Eggshells
for internal & external surfaces | |
12.30-1.45pm |
Lunch at the Devil Stone
Inn meal provided, drinks available at the bar |
| 1.45 2.45pm |
Glue Paints - Casein and
Distemper for internal use | |
2.45 3.30pm |
Natural emulsions and clay
paints for internal use | |
3.30 4.00pm |
Mineral Paints Limewash
& Silicate Masonry paint for internal & external use |
| 4.00
4.30pm | Glazes,
Micas, & special effects | The
timing on this programme is a rough guideline only! You will be presented with
a certificate at the end of the course. Technical guide sheets for most of the
materials we use are on our website, but if you need a hard copy, please let us
know. The courses are
held at our warehouse in Buckland Filleigh Sawmills, North West Devon. For further
details or to book a course please contact us. |
