Historical Society of Early American Decoration

No Teacher Near You?

All HSEAD members are kept in contact with the organization by means of a quarterly Newsletter, and The Decorator, official journal of the organization, published twice a year.  In addition, we suggest the following educational options for members who cannot locate a teacher in their area.

HSEAD Teaching Materials 

• HSEAD Country Tin and Stenciling Kits are published specifically for applicants for Brazer Guild membership, and contain all the information you need to complete to complete any of twelve Country Painting tin or Stenciling projects.  The Tin kits include actual painted samples of the traditional colors which are so important in keeping your work authentic, and the Stenciling kits include accurate color photos of the finished designs. 
• In addition, the HSEAD Master Series of Instructional Videos and DVDS provides specific instruction in various skills by the best teachers in their fields.  These currently include Country Painting, Bronze Powder Stenciling, Freehand Bronze Painting, American Painted Clock Dials, and Theorem Painting, and we expect new videos to be produced yearly.  The kits and videos are available for purchase at our  HSEAD Store. 

HSEAD Archives

• Available for purchase in our Schnader Collection are fine photographic examples of chairback decorations, featuring stenciling and painting in various styles.  They are supplied with pattern tracings as well as the photos of finished work.  Also available is the HSEAD Theorem Pattern Collection, with over 150 authentic patterns.  These include a full size pattern and a color photo of the finished theorem. 
• Also, members only have access to the HSEAD Lending Library of Design, with excellent actual work samples and patterns in Country Painting, Stenciling on Tin and on Wood, Freehand Bronzing, Metal Leaf, Reverse Painting on Glass, Clock Dials, and more. 

HSEAD Courses

• Each fall, HSEAD operates a four - day conference for members at Killington, Vermont, at which many of the Early American and related disciplines are taught.  Attendees select one course from a list of  ten or more.  In addition, they get to meet and make friends with other crafts persons of like interests.  For details about the current Killington workshop, please use the link in the News section of our home page. 
• Many HSEAD teacher-members teach courses in their own studios and in regional craft schools.  Some of these are listed on our Links page. 

Finally, a call or email to the HSEAD office will be forwarded to a member who will try to help you locate instructional opportunities.  Part of our mission is to promote the continuation of our crafts, and we will do our best to assist you. 

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