Learn to Upcycle Furniture! - Make & Take Pride Patio Table w/Mixed Media

**To see photos of the items we'll use in class, please follow this link to our FB event page!**https://www.facebook.com/share/16Cr2Leor1/

Join us on Saturday, June 7th from 1 PM - 4 PM as we create upcycled patio side tables to add a splash of color in celebration of Pride Month! All experience levels are welcome to participate.

Learn to paint on Patio Furniture!
In this 3-hour workshop, you will design, paint, transfers, stencils, and decoupage your own take-home Pride Month-themed patio side table using upcycling skills, which you can then apply to any piece of furniture, using resin paint, decoupage, stenciling, and finishing off with gilding wax. A new, unused outdoor patio side table will be provided with your workshop fee (See side table details and dimensions below), and a thoughtfully curated assortment of multiple Pride Month-themed decoupage papers and stencils to choose from for application on your side table. We'll be using Rethunk Junk by Laura® Furniture and Cabinet paint, which is an all-in-one acrylic paint that's infused with resin for added durability on your furniture makeover. No priming, sanding, or waxing required. Rethunk Junk by Laura® provides a buttery-smooth, satin finish. Water-based. Low VOC. This paint is safe to use on the patio side table and to be in contact with the elements, as it dries to a hard finish (unlike chalk paint, which needs wax to seal in the color and would not be ideal for outdoor contact). Three shades of Rethunk Junk furniture wax alternative "WASH" will be available to add depth and dimension: dark/antique, black, and white: WASH stands for Wax Alternative Hardener & Sealer and provides just a hint of color while also adding a layer of protection to your patio furniture makeover project. Gold and silver gilding wax alternatives (better for outdoor use) will be available to add extra brilliance and pizzazz. Aftercare: Learn how to care for and maintain your finished piece through the changing seasons once you get it home.

This class is all about artistic free expression. There is no wrong way to complete this fun art project. The skills learned in this workshop can be applied to any piece of furniture you want to give new life through upcycling. We love furniture art and are excited to share these skills and experiences with you!

Check our Instagram page for examples of the work we do: https://www.instagram.com/la_vie_nouveau_decor_shoppe/

Topics Covered

• Resin Paint Prep, Application & Blending
• Decoupage on Wood
• Decoupage using Wrapping & Tissue Paper
• Craft Iron
• Stenciling
• Dark, Black, and White Wax Alternative Hardener & Sealer
• Paint Brushes
• Weatherproofing Finish
• Aftercare & Curing

Additional Information
Every attendee will leave with an outdoor patio side table of their own creation. This workshop is intended for ages 14 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

**REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH**
Please message us with w/your preference for a decoupage image (animals, glamor faces, patterns, etc.) by May 31st to provide sufficient time to order that image. Or you can choose from a selection we will provide.

PREORDER: $130 per Patio Side-Table & Art Supplies
To register, contact Nicole at [email protected]
You will be given a PayPal or Venmo (your preference) link to purchase this workshop.
Location: Art studios in Sugar House.
These workshops will be limited to 10 participants per class. Additional workshops covering the same project can be duplicated if more than 10 people request participation.
*Dress in comfortable clothing that you're okay with getting paint on. Paint smocks will be available, and snacks and water will be provided. *Be prepared to take your side table with you once the class is out.

** There must be 2 people signed up for us to hold the class. **
***No refunds; Transfer fee to future events Only.
We use pre-order funds to purchase supplies and reserve space for the event. Because of this, online tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the event gets canceled by the venue, in which case a credit will be given to use towards a future event.

For questions, text Nicole (385) 313-0376

Patio Side-Table Dimensions & Details: 14.9 x 16.7 x 11 inches.

Host or Publisher La Vie Nouveau Furniture Art Workshoppe