Learn to Upcycle Furniture! - Make & Take Bread Box w/Resin Paint & Decoupage

**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/1BFAwyDqdr/

## Details

Join us on Saturday, May 17th from 1 PM - 4 PM as we create upcycled bread boxes to add a splash of color and style to your kitchen space! All experience levels are welcome to participate.

In this 3-hour workshop, you will design, paint, transfers, stencils, and decoupage your own take-home bread box 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 bread box will be provided with your workshop fee (See box details and dimensions below), and a thoughtfully curated assortment of multiple decoupage papers and stencils to choose from for application inside and outside of the bread box. 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 inside of the bread boxes and be in contact w/bread, as it dries to a hard finish (unlike chalk paint which needs wax to seal in the color and would not be ideal for food contact). Three shades of furniture wax will be available to add depth and dimension: dark/antique, black, and white. Gold and silver gilding wax will be available to choose from to add extra brilliance and pizzaz. Aftercare: Learn the importance of letting your gilding wax finish cure, and how to care for and maintain your finished piece 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
• Craft Iron
• Gilding Wax
• Stenciling
• Dark, Black, and White Wax
• Paint Brushes
• Painting Hardware
• Aftercare & Curing

Additional Information
Every attendee will leave with a bread box 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 (flowers, country kitchen themes, patterns, etc.) by April 30th to provide sufficient time to order that image. Or you can choose from a selection we will provide.

PREORDER: $130 per Bread Box & Art Supplies
To register, contact Nicole at lavienouveaudecorshoppe@gmail.com
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.

** 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

Bread Box Dimensions & Details: 15.7 x 15.2 x 9.8 inches.