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Class title

406-F Tools, Mediums, and Substrate Relations

Next Class: January 16th 2008

$350.00

Class description
406-F Tools, Mediums, and Substrate Relations When choosing specific techniques and tools for a project, it is important to understand that the outcome is directly related to your substrates. This one day course gives you the understanding of the relationships between mediums, tools, and techniques. You will discuss in detail the absorbancy of subsrate in relationship to brush-drag and what these effects have on your projects. You will conduct hands-on exercises to further you understanding of mediums and substrates.
Subjects to be covered (lecture)
Understanding Mediums 1 hr

Understanding Resistance 1/2 hr

Understanding Absorbency 1/2 hr

Understanding Bristle Types 1/2 hr

Assessing Techniques for Efficiency 1/2 hr
Understanding Relationships of Mediums, Tools, and Techniques 2 1/2 hr

History of Mediums and Tool Usage 2 1/2 hr
Techniques to be covered (hands on)
Plastering

Glazing

Painting

Tool Management

Understanding Mediums

Formula Tracking
Materials and tools required
Notebook

Camera

Oil and Waterborne Glazing and Painting Tools

Oil and Waterborne Artist Brushes

Finishing Trowel

Spatulas
Instructor
André Martinez