Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Design Class Sunday, August 5th - Chalk Paint™ & Color

Château Grey


Chalk Paint™ - Using Color Creatively 


At our next Design Class, we will explore the world of Annie Sloan's Colors! 

I'll take you through mixing colors to extend the color palette, using two or more colors together in surprising combinations and how Annie developed her colors.

Did you know that she made Château Grey based on the pigment terre verde meaning green earth? 


Old Master Painting


It's the color used as an underpainting in old master paintings for flesh - glazed over with red and pink. 


19th Century French Chair 


It was the color used on old furniture by mixing all the colors left!


And of course, it works beautifully with:


Country Grey


and...


Scandinavian Pink


The Design Class is complimentary, but we do ask that you reserve by calling or emailing.

Au Revoir!

Rachel

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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Chalk Paint™ Class - August 5 - USING COLOR



Painted Swedish Cabinet
via anniesloan.uk.com

"Color combinations are the single most important aspect to painting furniture." Annie Sloan

At our next Design Class, we will explore the techniques and guidelines on how to use color and tone to achieve the effect you want. 


Old White + Old Violet

We will show you how to mix colors for variations in tone...


Cream + Old Violet = Paloma

plus mix complementary colors to achieve a third color.


And, as usual, I'll be painting/transforming an old piece of furniture. (I'll show you that next week!)

Classes are complimentary, but require a reservation!
When: Sunday, 8/5
When: 11 am to 12 pm
Where: Brocante Home, Irvington, VA


Au Revoir!

Rachel

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Hours: 
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10-4 or by appointment through The Design Center
Phone: 804-438-6404      Email: brocantehome@me.com