Transfer paint workshop – Ann Smith, 18 June 2013
Ann showing us various techniques A group of us enjoyed an extremely interesting and productive day learning how to use transfer paints. Ann Smith, one of our members, led the […]
Ann showing us various techniques A group of us enjoyed an extremely interesting and productive day learning how to use transfer paints. Ann Smith, one of our members, led the […]
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