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Grain Painting class at Landis Valley

Learn the art of fancy painting or grain painting using present day acrylic glazes on two frames and two small boxes to replicate the look used by 18th century folk artists. Jim will show you how to prep the pieces and experiment with a variety of graining tools on practice boards to work out your designs. Then, you will learn how to finish the projects with distressing/antiquing effects.

Workshop instructor Jim King has a B.A. in art from Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana. He began studying vinegar painting in the 1980s when he became inspired by gain painting antiques he was collecting. He purchased blanket chests in disrepair at auctions and flea markets and then restored them and applied vinegar painted surfaces. He had difficulty finding smaller chests and started having Old Order cabinetmakers copy his antiques which he then grain painted using a variety of traditional techniques.

Class is part of Landis Valley's 2018 Summer Institute.

Times to Remember:
Breakfast: 8-9 a.m.
Lunch: 12-1 p.m.
Class Times: 9 a.m. - Noon; 1-4 p.m.
Times to Remember:
-Breakfast: 8-9 a.m.
-Lunch: 12-1 p.m.
-Class Time: 9 a.m. - Noon; 1-4 p.m.
Please note that prices quoted include a catered breakfast and lunch in the Yellow Barn each day for Institute participants. If you choose to forgo the meals, please choose the NO-MEAL pricing option, which is $20 less per day you are participating in Institute.

Cancellation Policy:
Registrations will be taken up until June 1. We reserve the right to cancel a class due to insufficient registration. Students can make another choice or receive a full refund. Please read the information in your confirmation regarding any materials/tools you may need.

Students must be age 18 or older. Please visit our website, www.landisvalleymuseum.org, for more information on Institute. Landis Valley Associates (LVA) members receive 5% off their registration. If you are a member, please check our website for the code listed with the class and enter it in the "Discount Code" field at checkout.