The Art of Traditional Wood Graining
CPD Accredited, Two-Day In-Person Course
A Brief History of The Craft of
Wood Graining
About The Course
We welcome students of all abilities.
On completion you will receive 12 CPD points
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Perfect for home owners and DIYers, professional painters and decorators, conservators and restorers, scenic artists and set designers, building custodians and specifiers, painting and decorating tutors and craftspeople.
Learn how to create professional looking wood graining techniques in this in-person, intensive two-day, traditional wood graining paint effects, accredited course.
Includes professional tutoring, leading to independent creations of wood graining effects and a signed, accredited, CPD course certificate.
This course covers everything you need to know to recreate these ancient paint techniques, taking the skills that you already have to the next level, in a nurturing and safe studio environment.
Course Overview
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Studio in person hands on course
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12 hours of CPD accredited teaching and course materials
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Taught by accredited, experienced course tutor and paint effects artist
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Email support available Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm
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Small class number to ensure you have plenty of attention from our tutor
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All course materials and equipment supplied for use on the course days
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Practice boards available on the day with option to keep up to two boards to take away
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Learn exclusive industry tips
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Keep right up to date with the latest paints and materials used in the industry and in the creation of specialist paint effects
Course Programme
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This accredited course equips participants with practical skills and knowledge on how to create professional looking, traditional wood graining paint effects. The course enables participants to work closely with an experienced and qualified paint effects artist with over 35 years of experience in the industry, working in a safe inclusive environment.
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Upon completion, participants will receive a signed, CPD accredited certificate for the course.
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Start your accredited journey today. See online for available dates and locations
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Course date availability will be published monthly
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Duration: 9.30 – 4.00 over two consecutive days
Course Breakdown
Day One
Morning
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A short explanation of the history and current use of wood graining in the workplace
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Demonstration of wood graining by course tutor
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Explanation of correct methods of surface preparation, including primers and basecoats
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Preparing and priming sample boards
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Explanation on the correct mixing and use of glazes by course tutor
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Preparing and mixing glazes
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Introduction of tools and equipment used to create wood graining effects
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Practice creating wood graining techniques, including background effects and graining techniques
Afternoon
Break For Lunch
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Prepare and basecoat practice boards provided
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Using previously mixed glazes, practice and master creating wood graining effects for duration of afternoon
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You will be able to ask questions and seek advice from the tutor
Day Two
Morning
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A short recap of skills and techniques learnt so far from course tutor
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Prepare, prime and basecoat new work boards
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Participant will be assigned a wood graining effect to produce a competent and realistic sample for assessment by course tutor
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Assessment will include the level of knowledge of the type of wood to be reproduced, the skills involved in preparation and mixing of glazes and the use and knowledge of tools and equipment
Afternoon
Break For Lunch
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Participants will be asked to choose a style of wood and asked to recreate for the final assessment in order to demonstrate full knowledge of the creation of traditional wood graining paint effects
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Participants will be given the opportunity to ask the course tutor any questions pertaining to the course
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Participants will be asked to choose a couple of boards to take away with them to keep and use for their own portfolio
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Participants will be given handouts and encouraged to provide feedback through reflective practice and evaluation sheets
​Location:
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Studio courses are held in Hythe, Kent
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We also run courses at alternative locations around the country subject to availability and these will be advertised via the website when confirmed.
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We ask that participants have a basic understanding of paints, decorating materials and equipment before enrolling onto this course.
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Please contact us below for information on course dates and availability
Cost: £465
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