Learn the techniques of structural repair, airbrush use and care, airbrush and hand painting techniques, molding and replacing missing parts, stain removal, mixing paints, paint & glaze applications and much more.
About the Class
Lots of "hands on" practice with one-on-one help and advice.Learn shortcuts / innovations/ secrets from instructors with 25+ years of experience in pottery, porcelain and china restoration. Two instructors: Raymond & Joanna Johnson. The class will familiarize you with all of the procedures, tools and materials needed to restore any type of pottery. Each step of pottery restoration will be demonstrated on a variety of broken and damaged pieces. A student will be shown and work with many pieces during the class. A student can bring some damaged pieces to work on during class, but if not, we have many pieces of different types of pottery, porcelain and china to work on..
Learn to remove stains
Learn the steps to restore pottery, porcelain and china
Learn to restore with confidence
Learn antique ceramics repair and restoration
The class will familiarize you with all of the procedures, tools and materials needed to restore any type of pottery.
The class is: 4 days 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tuesday through Friday. The class fee is 1500.00.
Also, included in the class fee:
Antique Ceramics Restoration Guide (7 eBooks bundle) Pottery restoration supply kit (enough material to restore many pieces) Continued support for your future projects.
50% down is required to schedule then the balance is due on the first day of class. We would be happy to schedule a class that is most convenient for you
The 4 Steps of pottery, porcelain and china restoration
Class Topics
1. Cleaning & Stain Removal
CLEANING can involve washing at the sink or removing old repairs and old glues or removing all stains.
2. Structural Repair
STRUCTURAL REPAIR ensures the strength and durability of the piece.
Structural repair must be secure.
3. Fill & Replace Missing Parts
When structural repair is complete, FILLING missing areas orREPLACING MISSING PARTS are the next option.
4. Color & Glaze
COLOR & GLAZE
Paint matching, mixing & application must be correct for the final appearance.
More things you will learn:
Receiving inspection, cleaning and structural repair, stain removal, replacing missing parts, fill and sanding, color matching and painting, care and use of the airbrush, setting up a correct workstation, correct lighting, introduction to tools, materials and work area, suppliers list and much more..
