Board and member meetings are held each month on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, respectively, except December when there are no meetings. Meeting details are always in the monthly newsletter of the Guild, which is mailed to members.
July 2008 SLWG BOARD MEETING
date: Thursday, June 10, 2008
time: 6:30 p.m.
location: Syberg's - Northeast corner of Dorsett and I-270, 2430 Old Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO. Map.
July 2008 SLWG MEMBERS MEETINGS
date: Thursday, July 17, 2008
time: 7:00 PM
location: Woodcraft Supply, 2077 Congressional Dr. near I-270 and Page Ave., Creve Coeur (314) 993-0413 Directions.
topic: Bill Hobson, SLWG member, will talk about using milk paint.
Bill's discussion will include the advantages and disadvantages, a review of the type projects where you might consider using this finish and where you might not. He will also discuss how to obtain the old look, how to apply the finish, and the techniques of using crackle and glaze. Finally, to back up his discussion, he will bring a few chairs and other samples to show how this old-time finish technique looks and the typical colors that were used. Don't miss this program, it is sure to be one of the year's best.