Rook Lane Arts commission

Oh, guys, yes, I forgot Rook Lane will charge 25% COMMISSION ON ALL WORK SOLD, which I think is very light.

Progress report 26-04-11

　
I expect some of you may be wondering what progress has been made for this event, so without further ado:

• The space at Rook Lane is now booked and the deposit paid. I have had lengthy discussions with Annie Davies (who has taken over from Jo - in case you didn’t know). It has been agreed that Rook Lane will handle the bar for the private view and that I will be providing the snacks. The event will be open from Sat 19 Nov to Sat 3 Dec, but the space will be closed on 20/21 and 27/28. The private view will be on the evening of 18^th, while hanging may commence on 17^th. Takedown will be Sat 3^rd Dec. Rook Lane will be sending out their email newsletter to guests, artists and the media and will include the event in their new, monthly brochure. I have provisionally booked three musicians to play at the private view and various times throughout the event. (If you have anyone you would like to suggest – all suggestions welcome).
• I haven’t been pushing for confirmation of entries, as it is still early days, but will be asking for numbers after the Frome Festival has quietened down.
• A poster, invite card and postcard have been designed and are just waiting confirmation of names.
• The website is almost complete and uses the same fab software that I used for my own website at http://www.takescantalk.co.uk/
• Once this is complete I will post it and then all participants are free to take a look and verify content.
• So that we can generate a wider awareness of the event, beyond the local area the media list is now fleshing out; Frome Times, Craft and Design Magazine, Homes and Antiques, Arts Council, Crafts Council, Wessex Muse, Architect, The World of Interiors, Design, Somerset Life, Blackmore Vale Magazine, Somerset Arts Website, Bath Magazine, Frome Creative Network website, Mendip Times, Western Gazette, SAW website, London Galleries (tba), Frome FM, The List (two ads booked for Sep and Oct), Frome Life, Telegraph on Saturday. Any other suggestions gratefully accepted.
• Theresa Sundt, the fab colour therapist will be giving a talk and a day course in colour therapy "Colour Discovery explores the nature of colour through science, art and research, focusing deeply on ways in which colour can heal us and improve our lives. Theresa Sundt spreads colour knowledge through a variety of courses and events, seeking to develop the use of colour as one of the best tools for self-awareness and well being." I’m not suggesting anyone who comes to the exhibition, or even to Theresa’s events is unwell J but the understanding and application of colour is a useful tool in decoration and design.
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  http://www.colour-discovery.com/index.html
• Roger Barnes and I will be giving a talk on the Omega Workshop and we are currently collating info on this (any help gratefully accepted).
• Zac Greening will be exhibiting and will also be holding a workshop for kids on creating art using recycled materials. You can see Zacs fab work at

http://www.stisa.co.uk/artist-gallery/zac-greening/

• OK that’s it for now.
• Best regards
• Mel

How to prepare furniture for decoration

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Light-grit sandpaper
• Water-based primers
• Portable vacuums
• Water-based paints
• Paint sprayers
• Tack cloths
• Small and large brushes
• Newspapers Or drop cloths
• 1

Make sure there's no chance that your piece of furniture is an antique could be destroyed by changing the finish.

• 2

Set up your work area in a well-ventilated place with nothing around that could produce flames or sparks.

• 3

Remove drawer pulls and other hardware. Place the furniture on a layer of newspaper or a disposable drop cloth.

• 4

Sand the piece of furniture until smooth with sandpaper or liquid sander. You may need to sand the furniture two or even three times, starting with relatively rough sandpaper (100 grit) and moving on to progressively finer grits (150). Wear gloves, safety goggles and a dust mask.

• 5

Remove any residual sawdust with a hand vacuum, brush or a tack cloth - you don't want to wet the wood.

• 6

Apply a coat of either white brush-on or gray spray-on water-based primer, depending on the size and area of the piece of furniture you intend to cover.

• 7

Allow the primer to become dry to the touch; this usually takes 1 to 2 hours. If you're not sure, read the recommended drying time on your can of primer.

• 8

If the primer coat looks spotty or thin, apply a second coat and allow it to dry.

• 9

Sand any rough areas.

• 10

Add a coat of water-based paint. Brush it on with even strokes, going in the direction of the wood grain. With spray paint, make slow passes with the can 8 to 12 inches from the wood surface. Allow the first coat to dry.

• 11

Add a second coat and allow it to dry overnight.

Tips & Warnings

• Wash paintbrushes well immediately after use. Rinse under fast-running water until the water runs clear from the bristles.
• When working with latex paint use brushes with synthetic bristles. Natural bristles work best for oil or alkyd based paints
• When using spray paint, cover a wide area with newspaper to protect adjacent surfaces.
• Always work in a well-ventilated area.

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