Big Announcement Part Three: Our Workshops Launch

Everyone has been asking about our Workshops! 

...and we knew we wanted to start them off at Apple Box™ Design Studio with something special, so we invited the fabulous Jennylyn Pringle to lead the first workshop in our new space!

Jennylyn is the President of Homestead House Paint Company, makers of Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint and a proud Canadian business.

Join us on Saturday, October 26th for "Got Milk Paint?" and learn from this consummate Milk Paint expert.  Register below to meet Jennylyn and learn everything you need to know to 'reimagine with confidence!'

Got Milk Paint? Workshop
Taking our hands-on Milk Paint Workshop will ensure that you acquire a strong knowledge of how to use Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint, Furniture Wax and Antiquing Wax. You will complete a special project to take home along with your new skills.  Let the reimagining begin!

All in-class supplies, light snacks and beverages are included.  Just show up in your paint clothes and be ready to have fun!

This hands on workshop offers:

• History, characteristics and preparation of Milk Paint
• Different uses of Milk Paints on wood, ceramic, metal, drywall etc.
• Easy methods of custom colour matching
• Faux-finishing techniques, antiquing, distressing etc.
• Crackle finishes 

Date:  Saturday, October 26, 2013
Time:  1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost:   $225 + GST   (Includes all in-class supplies, light snacks and beverages.)
- Limited Seating -

Register early and save $25! (offer valid until Oct.20th 11:59 PM)

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All workshops take place at:

Apple Box™ Design Studio
#105, 5 Rowland Crescent
St. Albert, Alberta

Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint "New Colours" Contest

Today is the day!  We are very excited to announce the winner of our MMS Milk Paint "New Colours" contest.

On August 7th, we asked you to comment here on our blog or on Facebook telling us the names of the newest colours created by Miss Mustard Seed, and then send us your name + contact info.  We're happy to say that everyone who entered got the colours right!

Here they are!

And the best news is that all three will be on our shelves tomorrow!

So now our Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint collection is made up of 15 gorgeous colours.  How to choose???

We'll leave that up to you, but we can say for certain that the lucky winner of our MMS Milk Paint "New Colours" contest will be among the first in North America to start reimagining with Artissimo, Dried Lavender and Eulalie's Sky, because you'll receive all three!

Congratulations to Krista Sandi Samson

Even if you didn't win our contest, you can still get your favourite colours at Apple Box Boutique or through our online shop: The Apple Cart!

Don't forget to take pics and enter our monthly Reimagined Monday contest!

Here's the info:

Reimagined Monday Draw

We would like to highlight more customer projects!  Send us your before/during/after pictures and tell us about your creative process using Chalk Paint™ or Milk Paint and you'll be entered into our monthly Reimagined Monday draw.

Each month we will give away a different item like paint, brushes, books, supplies, gift certificates and more. You don't have to be featured to be eligible... the month you enter is the month you will be included in the draw. 

Send your name, pictures and story to:

info@appleboxboutique.com for your chance to win!

♥, 
Apple Box Boutique

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Our July Workshops Have Been Posted!

Learn everything you need to know to get started on your summer projects.

Book a Paint Party for you and your friends or attend one of our Chalk Paint™ or Milk Paint workshops.

Chalk Paint™ Workshops




Chalk It Up To Fabulous Workshop 
This is the Chalk Paint™ workshop everyone has been asking about!  Spend an afternoon reimagining your small furniture or home decor item.

Learn application techniques, distressing techniques and the how-tos of finishing using Soft Wax.  Then apply your new skills and reimagine your own piece, with expert guidance on hand.

Must be able to carry in your item unassisted.

Includes paint, finishes and all painting supplies for use during class.  Lunch and beverages are provided.

Date:           Sunday, July 14, 2013
             Time:           10:00 AM - 4:00 PM              

Date:           Sunday, July 28, 2013
   Time:          10:00 AM - 4:00 PM     
  

People Are Chalking Workshop 
This ‘jump-start’ Chalk Paint™ workshop covers everything you need to know about Annie Sloan paints and waxes.  Learn application techniques such as washes, dry brush and layering, different distressing techniques and finally the how-tos of finishing and antiquing using Soft Wax. 

You will leave with the enthusiasm and expertise to go home and reimagine a piece of furniture with confidence.

Includes all materials, paints and finishes for use during class.  Snacks and beverages are provided.

 Date:         Tuesday, July 16, 2013
    Time:         12:00 PM - 3:30 PM       

  Date:          Tuesday, July 30, 2013
             Time:         12:00 PM - 3:30 PM               

Milk Paint Workshops




Got Milk Paint? Workshop

Taking our hands-on Milk Paint workshop will ensure that you acquire a strong knowledge of how to use Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint, Furniture Wax and Antiquing Wax. You will complete sample boards to take home along with your new skills. Then, let the reimagining begin!

In this workshop you will learn about:

• History, characteristics and preparation of Milk Paint
• Different uses of Milk Paint
• Multi-layer painting
• Faux-finishing techniques: antiquing, distressing etc.
• Crackle finish

All in-class supplies, light snacks and beverages are included. Just show up in your paint clothes and be ready to have fun!

   Date:         Thursday, July 25, 2013
 Time:         12:00 PM - 3:30 PM     

To register for workshops or to learn more about booking a  
Private Paint Party, visit our WORKSHOPS page or click:

We’re looking forward to seeing you in class!

♥, 
Apple Box Boutique

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New Paint Workshops Have Been Posted!

Learn everything you need to know to get started on your summer projects.

Book a Paint Party for you and your friends or attend one of our Chalk Paint™ or Milk Paint workshops.

Chalk Paint™ Workshops




Chalk It Up To Fabulous Workshop 
This is the Chalk Paint™ workshop everyone has been asking about!  Spend an afternoon reimagining your small furniture or home decor item.

Learn application techniques, distressing techniques and the how-tos of finishing using Soft Wax.  Then apply your new skills and reimagine your own piece, with expert guidance on hand.

Must be able to carry in your item unassisted.

Includes paint, finishes and all painting supplies for use during class.  Lunch and beverages are provided.

Date:          Sunday, June 23, 2013
    Time:         10:00 AM - 4:00 PM       
  

People Are Chalking Workshop 
This ‘jump-start’ Chalk Paint™ workshop covers everything you need to know about Annie Sloan paints and waxes.  Learn application techniques such as washes, dry brush and layering, different distressing techniques and finally the how-tos of finishing and antiquing using Soft Wax. 

You will leave with the enthusiasm and expertise to go home and reimagine a piece of furniture with confidence.

Includes all materials, paints and finishes for use during class.  Snacks and beverages are provided.

Date:         Tuesday, June 18, 2013
    Time:         10:00 AM - 1:30 PM        

Milk Paint Workshops




Got Milk Paint? Workshop

Taking our hands-on Milk Paint workshop will ensure that you acquire a strong knowledge of how to use Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint, Furniture Wax and Antiquing Wax. You will complete sample boards to take home along with your new skills. Then, let the reimagining begin!

In this workshop you will learn about:

• History, characteristics and preparation of Milk Paint
• Different uses of Milk Paint
• Multi-layer painting
• Faux-finishing techniques: antiquing, distressing etc.
• Crackle finish

All in-class supplies, light snacks and beverages are included. Just show up in your paint clothes and be ready to have fun! 

DAYTIME
Date:         Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Time:         10:00 AM - 1:30 PM     

EVENING

Date:         Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Time:         6:30 PM - 10:00 PM    

To register for workshops or to learn more about booking a
Private Paint Party, visit our WORKSHOPS page or click:

We’re looking forward to seeing you in class!

♥, 
Apple Box Boutique

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