Hand-Making 18th and 19th Century House Paints
Historic Eastfield Village 104 Mud Pond Road, East NassauParticipants will make multiple types of housepaint (oil-based, limewash, and distemper), using traditional materials and methods. Paints will be ground on a muller and slab, as well as in a paint mill. Materials will include: linseed oil, animal glue, dry pigments, and chalk. Students will also learn about historic brushes and brushing techniques. Limited to […]
$400