Events

Workshops for March & April 2010:

Visual strategies for blending antiques and vintage finds
with newer design elements:

Saturday: March 20, 2010 (9am-10:30am) at the Lake Geneva Studio & Gallery.
Saturday: March 27, 2010 (9am-10:30am) at the Chicago Studio & Gallery.

Explore creative design perspectives with Artist and Design Professional Philip Sassano. This hour and a half workshop covers original ways to find, finish and design with found objects, vintage items, and architectural elements…as well as how to blend these items with your existing
or evolving design style.

Includes coffee/breakfast treats and gift certificates from our preferred creative partners. $80 a person. Group discounts are available for 4 or more attendees. Space is limited. To reserve a place at this workshop please contact us at (262) 249-0940. Or e-mail us at info@refinedrustic.com.

Beyond the brush: The dynamic use of color as it relates
to more than just paint:

Saturday: April 17, 2010 (9am-10:30am) at the Chicago Studio & Gallery.
Saturday: April 24, 2010 (9am-10:30am) at the Lake Geneva Studio & Gallery.

Explore how the latest fabrics, patterns and textures can be used to add dimension and interest to any interior. This hour and a half workshop allows you to preview the latest fabrics, wall coverings and other creative textures, expanding your knowledge of how to finish an interior. Artist and Design Professional Philip Sassano will share his professional trade secrets and other visual examples of how the best color palettes
don’t always come out of a can.

Includes coffee/breakfast treats and gift certificates from our preferred creative partners. $80 a person. Group discounts are available for 4 or more attendees. Space is limited. To reserve a place at this workshop please contact us at (262) 249-0940. Or e-mail us at info@refinedrustic.com.

Beginning August 1st, the Refined Rustic Studio & Gallery is launching “The Wish List”.  If you (or a friend) are having trouble finding just the right piece – vintage or new – email us your size requirements and desired budget and our team will research our library of resources to see if we can help!

No obligation - just want you to know there is an easy resource to save you hours in your day. The wish list is only available on-line – “The Wish List” requests can be sent to info@refinedrustic.com.

Please code your email “Wish List”.

Beginning March 5th, the Chicago studio & gallery will be open
to the public every Friday & Saturday From 11am-4pm.