During our chapter meetings we have worked on a variety of surfaces including glass, moldings, and stepping stones just to name a few.  Other hands on projects have included wood graining, plaster work, decorative finishes, and mural work.  We have had guest artist and speakers including Jennifer Carasco and Fred Oldfield.

As a chapter we decided to take some of the skills we have learned over the years and work on a completed panel.  In 2009 & 2010 we worked on a portion of this project at our chapter meeting.  Skills include decorative paint finishes, transferring designs and maul sticks, shadows and highlights, and some gold leafing.  It was a great learning experience and a great way to use what ee have learned.

  We have been fortunate enough to have special workshops with some of the National Teachers.  These workshops are not at our chapter meeting but they are set up at different times of the year.  The skill level and price is based on the type of workshop we are offering.  Membership into Emerald City Artisans is required.

Our National Teachers Workshops have included

Jeff Raum (twice)

Kathy Carroll, Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes

Lynn Fife

Sal & Nacy Moccia (twice)

 Andrea Tober

Sean Crosby

William Cochran

Rodney Ray, Bella Vernici

Lynn Neavat (twice)