antique pottery restoration

Frog Pond School





Pottery, Porcelain and China

Restoration Classes




Learn the techniques of structural repair, airbrush use and care, airbrush and hand painting techniques, replacing missing parts, stain removal, mixing paints, paint & glaze applications and much more.

Lots of "hands on" practice with one-on-one help and advice.



One-on-one classes



Learn shortcuts / innovations/ secrets from instructors with 25+ years of experience in pottery, porcelain and china restoration.


Two instructors: Raymond & Joanna Johnson.


We are a husband-and-wife team that have made pottery restoration and repair, a small home business for the past 25 years.


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 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.


Questions Always welcome

Frog Pond School




Our restoration classes are held at Frog Pond School near Seneca, Missouri.


Frog Pond School is our pottery restoration studio and classroom.


It is a short walking distance from our home.


Frog Pond School was a quaint, one-room schoolhouse located 1/4 mile north, from our home.


In 2002, we decided to name our pottery restoration school "Frog Pond School."


We enjoy teaching others the fine art of pottery restoration.




The Class



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:


Volumes 1-7 Restoration course eBooks,

restoration kit (enough material to restore many pieces) and our 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.


Schedule a class

the 4 Steps of pottery, porcelain and china restoration




These subjects are discussed and shown in class.

Also, our Antique Pottery Restoration Volume 1-7 Ebooks are included with the class for your future reference.



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 or REPLACING 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..



Frog Pond School



Seneca, Missouri
417-389-4292

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