A morning session designed to breathe new life into old materials by transforming forgotten artwork into fresh, studio-ready canvases. This workshop guides you through the practical, sustainable skills of canvas reclamation, frame conservation, and surface preparation. Whether you are looking to declutter your studio or cut down on art supply costs, you will leave with the skills needed to upcycle canvas frames independently.Your own old pictures or canvases that you are ready to strip down and reuse.No old artwork? No problem! You can choose to work with one of the abandoned paintings provided directly by the school.What is IncludedAll technical equipment, tools, raw canvas, and priming mediums are fully supplied. The instructor will provide step-by-step demonstrations for every stage of the process, making this course ideal for both beginners and experienced painters looking to master their own studio prep.
What you'll do
- Deconstruction: Learn how to safely remove old, unwanted canvas paintings from their wooden stretcher bars without warping or damaging the frames.Restretching: Master the art of using canvas pliers and staple guns to tension and stretch brand-new raw canvas tightly and evenly over your reclaimed wooden frames
- Restretching: Master the art of using canvas pliers and staple guns to tension and stretch brand-new raw canvas tightly and evenly over your reclaimed wooden frames.
- Priming & Surface Prep: Discover how to properly apply gesso and sand your surface to build a smooth, professional, and archival foundation ready for your next masterpiece.What to BringYour own old pictures or canvases that you are ready to strip down and reuse
Who is this for?
All levels.
What to bring
No old artwork? No problem! You can choose to work with one of the abandoned paintings provided directly by the school.