False Grain Painting Class

Instructor: Jim King

Participants will learn to grain paint a frame. A dark glaze is applied over yellow paint. Then while the glaze is wet, a sponatneous texture is created using the traditional tools of a comb, conrcob, putty, fingers, sponge, or brush.

Jim King has a B.A. in art from Goshen College, Goshen, IN. He began studying vinegar painting in the 1980’s when he was inspired by grain 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 when he then grain painted using a variety of traditional techniques.

Register online or download our registration form and return with payment. Register online or download our registration form and return with payment. Cancellation policy: All materials must be pre-purchased by the instructor, therefore cancellations can only be refunded prior to April 1 (sales-end date). Refunds requested before that time will be issued via paper check, less a $20 non-refundable processing fee. We reserve the right to cancel a class due to insufficient registration. In that case, students can make another choice or receive a full refund. A letter confirming your registration will be mailed or e-mailed.