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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
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TIME
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CONTENT |
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9.15 –
9.30am
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Course
assembles for coffee & introduction. |
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Presentation: brief history of paint |
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Glue paints
- Casein & Distemper
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Natural
emulsions & claypaints
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Mineral
paints - limewash, limepaint & silicate masonry paint
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Glazes |
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1.00-1.45pm
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Lunch
- light buffet provided in the office
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Oil pints
& eggshells
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Priming
& Hard oils
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Waxes
& varnishes
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Wood
whitening techniques |
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4.30pm |
Decorative
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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.
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What
does it cost?
£75 including lunch and VAT.
- What
dates are available?
- 2nd November 2012
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- How do
I book?
Call the office
during opening hours and make a payment by card or post a cheque. You
can also make a provisional booking by email but your place will only
be confirmed once payment has been received.
- Why
are they are always on a Friday?? So you can enjoy the wonderful
Devon countryside and coast and make a break of it.
- Where
can I stay locally?
B&B's
- The Devil's
Stone Inn, Shebbear - 01409 281210
- Anzac, Shebbear - 01409
281838
- Wits End, Shebbear - 01409
281443
- Hay House, Shebbear 01409-281827
- Forda
Farm, Thornbury, 01409
261369
- Galmington Farm,
Buckland Filleigh, 01409-281148
- Bason
Farm, Bradford, 01409 281277
- Buttermoor
Farm, Milton Damerel, 01409 261314
- Haddiport
House, Buckland Filleigh, 07714-313347
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