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Business of Decortative Art
Building Your Portfolio and Your Business.
A Professional Approach to the Decorative Painting Business ( Three Hours )
See Class Date Schedule for 2010
Prerequisite: None. The class is taught from the point of view of the decorative artisan and not that of a painter or paint contractor. In the session students will deal with everything from liability insurance, hospitalization facts, a review and expansion of pricing, marketing, wall and furniture portfolio, presentation, obtaining clients, dealing with and controlling clients, proposals, contracts, book keeping, the artisans chart of accounts concluding with individual attitude, confidence and esteem. Since most decorative art businesses are composed of one to three individuals an extensive or expensive computer software is not needed to maintain a decorative business. Definitive will be provided prepared master copies and a CD disk of business forms to be used in client business relations. Reohn teaches from his education with a degree in Business Administration and from forty years of decorative art experience and business.
Color Concept
Color Practicum
The Tricks for Arriving at Color Choices ( Three Hours )
See Class Date Schedule for 2010
Prerequisite: None. Although this is a four hour class it will aid in coordinating colors and understanding of color theory as applied to mixing glazes and paint, the effect of base color paints on glaze, and how to use several methods of achieving a predetermined wall or furniture color finish. Interior designers recognize the creative ability of the artisan who can mix and work with complex colors. Fabrics will be selected for each student for which the student will select paint chips of real paint from the C2 Collection of Color available from Definitive's Decor. The paint chips of real paint provide a prepainted color background surface for glaze techniques. Students will learn tips and tricks for choosing the right color paint background to compliment the fabric. The instructor will role-play 'interior designer-client' assigning several such projects. This practical hands-on class is vital to the serious decorative painter. The Color Practicum is one of two courses that should be considered prior to commencing a decorative business. We know of no other course of this nature taught in this manner offered by other schools. Maximum enrollment is eight (8) students.
GILDING & SIMULATED METAL FINISHES
Composition Leaf Plus Metal Simulation (Two Days)
See Class Date Schedule and Fees for 2010
Prerequiste: None. The course goal is to provide a more profitable creative approach to gilding and metal simulation. Gilding is the application of either precious or non-precious metal to an object. This course provides the creative forms of composition leaf (Dutch Metal) application, gold, silver, aluminum, copper, and variegated leaf. It also provides the decorative uses of Mica Powder flash gilding. However, Definitive takes the student beyond accent gilding. Various total-surface gilding or metal simulation techniques will be included. Non-toxic metal effects are created with color-washing, toning, glazing, nuance coloration, aging and crackling techniques. We duplicate Modern Master's Metal Effect finishes using paint and glazes allowing greater control of pattern, color and without toxic chemicals. Formulas for numerous patina finishes are shared. Stencils are used in some finishes. Applications are for furniture and some wall finishes. Course fee includes gilding tools, supply kit, custom-made suede block, and a French double-sided gilding knife. Maximum enrollment is eight (8) students.
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Louis XIV lacquered paper mache'
mirror frame restored with
22k gold leaf.
Staff artisan/instructor
Johnny Corlett. |
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Silver and gold leaf
application to
Louis XIV Commode and
French mirror.
Former student
Cindy Harris.
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Crown of restored Louis XV Chair.
Red bole base coat, 22k gold leaf,
burnished and coated with
rottenstone.
Staff artisan/instructor
Johnny Corlett.
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