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2008 Porcelain and Glass Painting Class Schedule


At last we have a new schedule for china painting and glass painting classes. We are excited about offering these classes and know that you will love learning to paint using this technique. Our classes are are appropriate for beginners as well as more advanced painters. You might want to paint on a tile, or a teapot or a vase. The choice of item is up to you based on your interest. This is a fun technique to learn and you can use for a lifetime of creativity. We have a kiln and will fire the pieces you paint in class as part of the fee. We will gladly fire paintings that are not a part of the class sessions but will charge a small fee for that service. Please e-mail me at the following address Instruction@labergedesign.com or call (360) 431-1212 for more information or to sign up.

Class Time: 1PM - 3PM Tuesdays
Fees
$10.00 per session/Includes kiln fire for class projects.
Supplies
Materials are available for purchase in the studio. Some supplies are available at local vendors.

Following is a syllabus of the exciting projects we are painting this year.


January 7, 14, 21, 28.
  • Elk/mountain scene
    Enjoy painting an easy nature scene by using china paint to pen and ink and then learn to add the stunning details.
    Just a note to say that this lesson was a success. All of the students learned to use pen and ink and learned how to apply color after establishing the design. Great job!!!

February 4, 11, 18, 25.
  • Miniature Roses
    Study painting miniature roses in the traditional china painting technique.

March 3, 10.
  • Finished studying miniature roses.
    Each student completed a beautiful layout with miniature roses. They learned the technical aspect of painting these roses with backgrounds and leaves and they studied how to compose a design. We printed out color copies after the first fire and learned how to add value with color by practicing on the color copies with colored pencils. They produced spectacular miniature roses. Great job students!

April 7, 14, 21, 28.
  • What else? More beautiful roses. We will paint Ruby and Light Pink Roses with Yellowish Centers.
    This class was requested by the students. Learn to paint beautiful ruby roses and and pink roses with yellow centers. This lesson emphasizes studying highlights and shadows, backgrounds, foliage and thorns.

  • Golden Dragonfly on Glass
    Learn to paint with luster and gold on glass. Very easy technique that can be used to enhance details on your designs.

May 5, 12, 19, 26.

  • Summer Pansies
    Learn to paint a sampler of pansies in a variety of colors.

Supplies are available for purchase in the studio.


General Supply List

Supplies are loaned to the students and returned at the end of each class session. The following supply list is provided for students who decide they would like to continue painting in this technique.
#12 or #14 Kazan Squirrel Brush
#10 Flat Kazan Squirrel or Sable Brush
#6 Flat Kazan Squirrel or Sable Brush
#8 Flat Kazan Squirrel or Sable Brush
#2 Flat Kazan Squirrel or Sable Brush
Chisel Tip Wipe Out Tool
Flat Tip Wipe Out Tool
Mineral Oil
Oil of Copabia
Better Way Brush Cleaner
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Powdered China Paint in the following colors.

  • American Beauty
  • Black Grape
  • Sap Green
  • Brown Green
  • Darkest Green
  • Rich Brown
  • Pecan
  • Mixing Yellow
  • Yellow Brown

Suppliers


Some of these items such as the Kazan Squirrel brushes and china paints are available through catalogs. Each of the companies below have free art supply catalogues. Names and address are supplied below.
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Ann Cline
1318 E. Workman Avenue
West Covina, CA 91790
626-339-0555

Website: http://www.anncline.com
Email: E-mail: ann@anncline.com
Alternate E-mail: aclinestudio@anncline.com
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Dallas China, Inc
8428 Hwy 121 N.
Melissa, TX 75454
(800)878-7528
FAX: (972)837-4104

Website: http://www.dallaschina.com
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Rynne China Company
222 West Eight Mile Road
Hazel Park, Michigan 4830

(248) 542-9400
(800) 468-1987

Website: http://www.rynnechina.com


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