Tole painting is the folk art of decorative painting on tin and wooden utensils, objects and furniture. Typical metal objects include utensils, coffee pots, and similar household items. Wooden objects include tables, chairs, and chests, including hope chests, toyboxes and jewelry boxes.
The practice began in 18th century New England, and was also extensively carried on among German immigrants in Pennsylvania. A separate, related tradition occurs among Scandinavian countries and immigrants, including Norwegians, Danes and Swedes. German tole painting may concentrate more on metal and tin objects, while Scandinavian may concentrate more on wooden objects and furniture. Patterns in the two traditions vary slightly as well.
At the workshop, students will will learn stroke techniques to get basic designs and how to shade them in addition to learning double-load roses with leaf designs.
Registration for the class is open to anyone and costs $15. To register and to get a list of supplies students will need, call Marilyn Kovacs at 774-8160 or Sheron Driessner at 780-9978. BFA is in Belton at 306 E. Fifth St.
