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Fabulous Floorcloths (2 sessions) Adult | Beginner Instructor: Juliette Montague Saturdays, April 12 & April 26 10:00am – 2:00pm Create your own beautiful hand-painted canvas floor covering using a variety of techniques such as stenciling, stamping and freehand painting, and finishing with a protective sealant. Before the invention of linoleum, the floorcloth enjoyed over two centuries as the trendiest floor covering. Floorcloths originated in France in the 1400s and were introduced to the American colonies in the early 1700s. Originally made from recycled ships' sails, they were used to cover dirt or wooden floors in early American homes. Because of their bright colors and interesting patterns, floorcloths were used as art in parlors, bedrooms and hallways. Floorcloths are long lasting and are a great addition to add to your home decor! FEE: $100 Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level Approx. Cost of Materials: $40 Image Credit: Juliette Montague
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