About
Taught by Mark Johnston of Historic Design Consulting, this
brand new class introduces you to wood finishes commonly found in older
homes. Mark will discuss the differences between varnishes, stains, dyes and wax.
He will describe how to identify finishes in your home and will
demonstrate best practices for application, cleaning and repair.
You will have the opportunity to practice these techniques at the
ca. 1912 Sheehan House in St. Cloud’s South Side Historic University
Neighborhood. The two and one-half story Craftsman home was originally owned by
Catherine Sheehan and her daughters, Josephine and Katherine. The Sheehans were
relatives of local lumber and railroad businessmen, the Foley brothers. The
town of Foley near St. Cloud was named for John Foley, the youngest of the four
brothers. Current owners, Tom and Mary Mathews, have lovingly cared for the
home since they purchased it in the 1970s. It’s worth a visit!
Come to this class with all your questions and curiosities about
historic wood finishes. We will supply the tools and materials. Join us May 7th,
9 a.m. to noon!
Questions about registration prices, COVID-19 protocol, or
refunds/cancellations? Read our Need-to-Know page.
This class is
brought to you by Rethos: Places Reimagined and the Morrison County Historical
Society, its Central Minnesota Education Coordinator. The program has been
financed in part by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage
Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.
General admission
for each class is $35. A Pay What You Can option is also available. Register at
https://www.rethos.org/classes