Advanced Finishing
General Information
Date: July 21-25, 2008
Cost: $750
Time: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Class Size: 18
Instructor: Greg Johnson
Description
This is a five day "hands on" workshop focusing on existing excellent finishing formulas for excellent looking wood. Starting with raw wood samples you will proceed with step by step processes, keeping a written record of each step. Finishing techniques used include water base dyes, stain on dye, bleaching, clear and opaque coatings. Special effects such as crackle lacquer, full-filled pore, satin rub outs and high gloss polishing will also be covered. Each student will keep all of the samples they make.
Training Includes
- Raw wood prep starting the finishing process.
- Coloring wood with dyes and pigments.
- Spraying with cup guns, pressure pots and air assisted airless.
- Spraying nitrocellulose, catalyzed lacquer and conversion varnish.
- Spraying solid color finishes.
- Adjusting transparent finishes with glazes and toners.
- Creating special effects with a variety of materials.
- Off-the-gun final coats.
- Rubbing out topcoats with production techniques.
- Touch up repair of damaged finishes.
Benefits Of Training
New inspiration and creativity will be the result of having a thorough understanding of what works and what doesn't work with many different materials and finishing schedules. By the end of the workshop, you will have a collection of samples which will become an invaluable reference tool in your workshop.
What Will You Work On?
Using your previous experience we will work on fine tuning your current techniques and be given direction on how to go beyond those techniques. Students will be allowed to concentrate on the techniques and materials of their choice once instructed.
Who Should Attend?
Those who want to separate their woodwork from the rest to the best.
Instructor
Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson runs the finishing department at Icon Design, LLC. The Wendell Castle Collection, a contract furniture company. For ten years before that Greg was the principle finisher for Wendell Castle. Over the last two decades he has been in the unique position of working with many high profile studio furniture designers. Greg also is the owner of Johnson's Furniture Restoration. Trained as a cabinetmaker, he found his niche a finisher while working with well known furniture makers in Boston.
Registration:
To contact the Registration office:
Phone: 651.423.8038 or Toll Free: 1.877.937.3282 - option #3
Fax: 651.423.8775
How to Register
For questions about the class, contact Mitch Kohanek
Phone: 651.423.8362 or 1.800.548.5502
Email: mitchell.kohanek@dctc.edu
