Do you own a vintage or heirloom piece of furniture that needs an update? This class will offer instruction on how to correctly upcycle a piece of furniture from used to fabulous.
This 3-day workshop will cover the following: day 1: priming; day 2: painting; and day 3: sealing your piece. Students must bring their own piece of furniture to work on, as well as the materials needed to complete their project. Please keep pieces at a reasonable size, such as a chair, bench, or side table. Recommended materials include 1″-4″ brushes, 100-400 grit sandpaper, painter’s tape, plastic containers, and the paint of your choice (acrylic, chalk, milk, latex, etc.). For recommendations regarding the materials needed for your specific project, please contact Marybeth before the class begins.
- Ages: Adults (age 16+)
- Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
- Dates/Times: Saturday, March 30th, 2-4 pm (prep and priming); Sunday, March 31st, 11am-3pm (painting); Saturday, April 6th, 2-4pm (sealing)
- Max Number of students: 7
- Cost: $56 for members or $80 for non-members
- Instructor Marybeth Sorendo has a BFA in design/crafts and has been operating Whatever Works for 8 years, painting furniture and home decor for local businesses, with a regular demand for custom work.
- For questions about class contact Marybeth at Whateverworks.mbs@gmail.com or (315) 746-1240
- For questions about payment contact Jackie (AAO Treasurer) at info@OswegoArts.org or (315) 216-6782.
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Pre-registration & pre-payment is required. Please register using the form below, where you will also have the option to pay immediately using PayPal. You may also choose to pay separately by mailing a check or money order payable to “AAO” to: AAO – PO Box 271 – Oswego, NY 13126. Please write the class name on the memo line. Mailed payments must be received by the AAO at least 7 days before the start of class.
If the class is cancelled by the AAO, or if you cancel at least 7 days prior to the first class, your entire payment will be returned. Payments are otherwise non-refundable.
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