Porcelain and Glass Painting Classes

2010 Winter Class Schedule

Following is a new schedule for painting classes. The painting classes are for beginners and advanced painters. Come in and learn to paint from a professional artist trained in fine art and design. During each session, you are free to choose to create paintings that are simple or as complex as you would like. Creativity is encouraged. You will explore design principles which will enable you to focus on completing successful paintings. Many of the art skills you learn in this class can be carried over into other artistic areas that interest you.

You will enjoy learning in a class environment that is fun and stress free. Newcomers are always welcome. You don't need a kiln to take this class. The art you paint in class is fired in a kiln and this service is included as part of the class fee. If you are practicing on your own time you are welcome to bring your artwork to the studio and it can be fired for a small fee. For further information regarding classes, please send an e-mail to Instruction@labergedesign.com or call (360) 431-1212.

Call today and make arrangements to join us during the next painting session.

Class Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM Tuesdays
The class sessions are closed during the holidays and during the summer months.
You can take the class every Tuesday
or take only the classes that are of interest to you.
Would you like a private lesson?
E-mail or call and make arrangements to arrange a time.
Fees
$10.00 per session/Includes kiln fire for class projects.
You will need to purchase paint and brushes and china or glass to paint.
Estimated cost for a beginning set of brushes and paints is about $65.00.
Your supplies will last a long time.
Supplies
You will need to purchase some basic supplies for these classes which includes paints and brushes.
Paints, Brushes and miscellaneous other tools are available for purchase in the studio.
During your first class there is a loaner brush to use at no charge.
A complete supply list is provided below.
A special note
Want to paint projects outside of class time?
The kiln is available to you for an extremely small fee ($0.25-$0.75 each fire) so that
So come on in and start painting....it is affordable and enjoyable.

January 26.
Pine Cones
We are studying pine cones.
Pine Cones aren't your thing? Paint your own design.
Or finish a project that you may have in progress.

February 2, 9 and 16.
We have finished our pine cones. These paintings were very beautiful. Each student completed a pine cone study with their own design layout and color choices for backgrounds.

February 16 and 23.
Students are designing their own projects. The goal is to learn how to design a simple painting using a flower of your choice in an arrangement that you prefer and you can paint in a style that you prefer, such as modern or impressionistic or realistic. Painters are creating beautiful paintings of tulips, zinnias, pansies and roses in progress on glass and china.

March 2, 9, 16 and 23.
Painting subject will be posted soon.

Closed on March 29 & April 6

Projects we painted in the spring! Click play on the video

General Supply List

Starter supplies are available for sale in the studio store. The following supply list is the basic supply list for your classes.

#12 or #14 Kazan Squirrel Brush............$10.30 ea (Optional)
#6 Flat Kazan Squirrel or Sable Brush..............$6.25 ea
#8 Flat Kazan Squirrel or Sable Brush..............$6.85 ea.
#2 Flat Kazan Squirrel or Sable Brush..............$4.50 ea.
Chisel Tip Wipe Out Tool (Clay Shaper).............$8.60 ea.
Mineral Oil (Available at pharmacies or in the studio)
Oil of Copabia ...........................................$2.00 oz.
Better Way Brush Cleaner or Turpenoid Natural for cleaning brushes.

Powdered China Paint in the following colors. There are more colors available. This basic color palette will get you started to complete the above scheduled classes.

American Beauty.....................................$6.95 (Optional)
Black Grape............................$6.25 ea.
Sap Green..............................$3.00 ea.
Brown Green............................$1.50 ea.
Darkest Green..........................$2.00 ea.
Rich Brown.............................$1.50 ea.
Pecan Yellow Brown #2..................$2.50 ea.
Mixing Yellow..........................$2.00 ea.
Yellow Brown...........................$2.00 ea.
Pompadour..............................$2.50 ea.

Total Starter Supplies will cost around $67.90

Surfaces for painting.

There are china and glass items available for you to purchase and paint. China and glass prices begin at $0.70 ea. for small tooth fairy boxes and ceramic starter tiles. There are lovely 7.5 inch porcelain plates available for 2.95 ea and large porcelain plates available for $5.00. You will find many affordable choices for your painting fun.

Suppliers

Would you rather purchase your supplies outside of class? Some of these items such as the Kazan Squirrel brushes and china paints are available through catalogs. Here are some companies that have free art supply catalogues for china painters and glass painters. 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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