March 14, 2026
Making a Floorcloth from Start to Finish with Grace Rochford
Waterford Craft School - The Old School
40222 Fairfax St. Waterford, VA 20197
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In this one-day class, students will design a useful, 2’ by 3’ piece of painted canvas floorcloth--one of the earliest forms of modern floor covering! When registering, select a background color of cream or yellow-gold (see class listing on the Waterford Craft School website.) The instructor will prepare your background in advance of class. In class, you will select from several different diamond patterns. A variety of paint colors will be available to choose from (black, burgundy, navy, and more!); if you prefer to bring your own, Glidden Diamond interior acrylic sample sizes are recommended (available at Home Depot). Instructor will also provide a selection of stencils, or you may bring your own. Materials fee includes all necessary supplies, including the protective polycrylic, which should be applied at home before use. *Please bring a hairdryer to speed up the painting process. *When registering, be sure to select a background color of cream or yellow-gold. *Class price includes materials fee.. Grace Rochford discovered the art of floorcloths through her love of history. She has been making floorcloths for about 18 years and has been part of the Waterford Fair for 10 years. In addition to being a demonstrating artisan at various craft shows, Grace has also taught numerous floorcloth construction classes. You can learn more about her and her process by visiting www.designsbygrace.biz
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March 14, 2026SaturdayAdd to calendar
Ages 18-100
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