Turn your projects from “homemade” to “heirloom-quality” by mastering the art of finishing!
Building your project is 90% of the work. The other 10% is putting on a good finish. One of the biggest challenges in achieving a good finish is choosing the finish you want for your project. To help you, Craig Arnold will be teaching a finishing class in three fast-paced sessions that will provide you with experience finishing a variety of woods, finishing materials, and processes.
This is a fast-paced class. Students will learn techniques for finishing woods: Quarter sawn white oak, red oak, walnut, cherry, mahogany, curly maple, pine.
The “finish” includes surface preparation to final rub out. The class will use penetrating oils, sealers, grain fillers, and shellac. Also, they will use dye stains, pigment stains, and glazes for layered color.
Students will use water-based stains and topcoats and oil-based stains and topcoats and will learn when to use either. Milk paint and chalk paint will also be used. Participants will learn brushing, wiping, and spraying topcoats. Waxes and finish rub out will conclude the class. Students will keep their sample boards as a reference for their future projects.
Class Details:
- Instructor: Craig Arnold
- Class Level: Basic
- Class Meetings: 3
- Date & Time:
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- Tuesday, August 11, 6:30pm – 10:00pm
- Wednesday, August 12, 6:30pm – 10:00pm
- Thursday, August 13, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
- Portion of shop restricted to class use: Classroom
- Location: KCWG Shop - 1717 Washington Street - Kansas City, MO 64108
- Maximum Class Size: 6
- Minimum Class Size: 4 (If the minimum class size isn't met, the class will be canceled.)
- Expected Skills: Students are expected to be able to hold a paint brush and a rag. No power tools will be used in this class.
- Tool List: Students are encouraged to wear grubby clothes. Everything is supplied.
Fees & Payment:
Class fees are based on your Guild membership level at the time you sign up for the class. Payment is required at the time of enrollment.
- ""Regular" / "Sawdust Maker" Guild membership level price: $215
- "Woodworker Plus" / "Benefactor" Guild membership level price (20% discount): $172
Withdrawal Policy: Withdrawals made within seven (7) days of the start of the class will NOT receive a refund.
Important Requirements:
Green Name Badge Is NOT Required: This class is open to Regular members as well as Sawdust Maker, Woodworker+, and Benefactor level members.
For Guild Members Only – Not a member? Join HERE!
