John Canning Studios


John Canning & Co., formerly John Canning Studios, is a historic building restoration, conservation and preservation company located in Cheshire, Connecticut. It is led by David Riccio, Dorothea Hennessey, and John Canning.
John Canning & Co. has worked on historic, landmark, and other buildings across the United States, such as the restoration of decorative finishes at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, the restoration of the ceiling mural at Grand Central Terminal, the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a new church in La Crosse, Wisconsin designed by Duncan Stroik, and Hulihe'e Palace on the Big Island, involving restoration of lime plaster.
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History

The company's founder, John Canning, is an expert on traditional decorative painting techniques and materials and historic color palettes. Canning, a master artisan, has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects, which has appointed him as an honorary AIA member. He is also a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works.
He studied at the Scottish Decorative Trade Institute, Stow College, and the Glasgow School of Art while serving a five-year apprenticeship as a church decorator in Glasgow, replicating old-world techniques and materials. After his apprenticeship, he opened a studio in Glasgow as a member of the London City & Guilds. Canning emigrated from Scotland to the United States in the early 1970s and opened a studio in Connecticut.

Significant projects

Theatres & entertainment spaces

Museums

Universities & colleges

Civic

Other historic & landmark buildings

Sacred

Awards