Tuesday 15 May 2012, 9.30am to 5pm

The course

During this day school participants will:

Find out how limewash is used
Look at the colouring of limewash, and see examples of its application on the historic exhibit buildings at the Museum
Mix distemper and consider its context in historical and contemporary buildings.
Look at current linseed oil paint ranges which are available, and produce their own linseed paint
Use pigments for colouring and discover the principles of colour matching
Look at colour theory
Gain hands-on experience applying distemper or limewash to one of the Museum’s exhibit buildings.

The tutor

Sibylle studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths College and graduated in 1998.  Her main subject is painting and the use of colour.  She has worked as a specialist decorator for nearly 20 years and runs her own business (general and specialist decorating and paperhanging, and aspects of building restoration).  She also teaches part time at Greenwich University School of Architecture & Design.

Participant information

Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on, or bring overalls. You should also bring a couple of hogs hair brushes (small and medium size), if you have them.

Fee

£99 per person, to include tuition, teas and coffees and a light lunch.

The Museum

The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum has over 45 historic building exhibits.  It is also home to the award winning and innovative Downland Gridshell, which houses a conservation workshop and artefact store, and is also used for many practical courses.  The Museum runs a full programme of courses in historic building conservation and traditional rural trades and crafts, along with MSc programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation. Please telephone for further details.

To book, download a form here. Alternatively, fill in the booking request below.

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This is an initial booking request form, and does not guarantee a place on the course. The Adult Learning Team will check the availability of the course, and reply to you as soon as possible - usually within one working day.