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A life-long passion for art and fine craftsmanship has guided my studies and experiences. Once introduced to the traditional finishes of urushi lacquer, precious metal leaf, shagreen, and straw marquetry, I experienced an instant connection with these seductive materials as well as the discovery process of colors, depth, textures and iridescent patterns.
Joe S. Amaral
Professional Experience
2001-Present Owner of Wood Finish Services.
2000-2001 Conservation Technician, Deller Conservation Group, Geneva, IL.
1998-1999 Finish Technician, MK Restoration, St. Paul,MN.
1995-1998 Cabinetmaker, Gold Country Cabinets & Millwork Sacto. CA
1988-1995 Finish Technician, DeSousa's Finishing Inc. West Sacto. CA
Education
1999-2000 College of the Redwoods Fine Woodworking Program under James Krenov, Fort Bragg,CA
1998-1999 Wood Finish Technology, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN
1996-1998 Furniture Construction Technology, Sierra College, Rocklin,CA
Professional Development
2025 Smithsonian World Art History Certificate Program
2024 Roman Gilding. A Study on Bronze Powder Techniques- Charles Douglas Gilding Studio Seattle, Washington
2023 Gold Leaf Restoration Techniques- Charles Douglas Gilding Studio Seattle, Washington
2022 Pastiglia Techniques on Water Gilded Panels- Charles Douglas Gilding Studio Seattle, Washington
2021 Granitto Techniques on Water Gilded Panels - Charles Douglas Gilding Studio Seattle ,Washington
2018 Kanshitsu Techniques with Urushi Lacquer - Nicolas Pinon Lacquer Paris, France
2014 Marquetry - Greg Zall, College of the Redwoods Fort Bragg, CA
2012 Modern Techniques with Urushi Lacquer - Sergej Kirolov Studio Lacquer Decor, Arnhem, Netherlands
2010 Water Gilding - Charles Douglas Gilding Studio Seattle, Washington
2010 Modern Techniques with Urushi Lacquer - Sergej Kirolov Studio Lacquer Decor, Arnhem, Netherlands
2009 Gilding Steinway's Doheny Piano - Greg Johnson Restorations Avon, NY.
2008 2K & Polyester Finishes - Greg Johnson Restorations Avon, NY.
2008 Laboratory and Chemical Safety - American Institute for Conservation
2007 Gilding Steinway's Whitehouse Piano - Greg Johnson Restorations Avon, NY.
2007 Professional Responsibilities for Conservation - American Institute for Conservation
2005 Treatment & Application of Polychrome Surfaces - Don Williams Smithsonian Conservation Workshop
2004 Traditional Japanese Urushi Lacquer - Sha Sha Higby, Sakurako Matsushima and Toshiaki Fujita
2003 Decorative Finishes - Greg Johnson, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN
2003 Decorative Finishes - JoAnn Day, Day Studio, San Francisco, CA
2001 Cleaning Systems for Wooden Artifacts - Cambell Center, Mount Carroll, IL
1995 Chemistry of Artist's Materials - Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA
Teaching & Guest Speaker
2023 Specialty Finishing & Examination of Furniture Finishes - Finishers Conference Nashville, TN
2020 Decorative Surfaces for Interiors - Thomas Hucker New York School of Interior Design
2019 Decorative Surfaces for Interiors - Thomas Hucker New York School of Interior Design
2017 Specialty Finishing - Professional Refinishers Conference, Charlottesville,Wisconsin
2017 Straw Marquetry Techniques - Studio Workshop, Fort Bragg, CA
2016 Decorative Surfaces & Polyester Repair - Professional Refinishers Conference, Monterey, Virginia
2015 Straw Marquetry Techniques-Studio Workshop, Fort Bragg, CA
2010 Oil Gilding Techniques - Studio Workshop, Fort Bragg, CA
2008 Shellac and Waterborne Finishes - College of the Redwoods Fort Bragg, CA
2005 Selection and Application of Finishes - College of the Redwoods Fort Bragg, CA
2004 Selection and Application of Finishes - College of the Redwoods Fort Bragg, CA
2003 Fine Furniture Finishes - College of the Redwoods Fort Bragg, CA
Organizations
2024 - Present Florida West Coast Woodworkers Club
2013-2015 ASID Northern California
2011- 2022 Sonoma County Woodworkers Association
2008-2013 The Furniture Society
2001-Present Professional Finishers Group
2000-2018 American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works
1995-2000 California Contemporary Crafts Guild
Publications
2018 Woodworkers West Magazine Sept-Oct
2018 Woodworkers West Magazine Mar-Apr
2014 Woodworkers West Magazine Jan-Feb
2011 Woodworker West Magazine Nov-Dec
2000 Dec. Fine Woodworking Current Work
1999 Apr. Star Tribune "Furniture gets a healing hand" 17th C Italian Bridal Chest
1999 Feb. South West Review "Minnesota State Capitol Improvements"
1999 Jan. Session Weekly, Minnesota State Capitol, Supreme Court Chambers, MN
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