The Art of Traditional Faux Marbling
CPD Accredited, One-Day In-Person Course
On completion of this one-day course you will receive 6 CPD points. Our one-day courses are designed for people with some experience in using these techniques, or people who have attended our two-day course as we will assume basic knowledge.
£275
About The Course
Perfect for professional painters and decorators, conservators and restorers, scenic artists and set designers, building custodians and specifiers, painting and decorating tutors.
Course Overview
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In-person hands-on course
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6 hours of professional CPD accredited teaching
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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
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Practice boards available on the day with the option to keep final assessment board to take away
Course Programme
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This professional level accredited course equips participants with practical skills and knowledge on how to create professional looking faux marble paint effects.
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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 6, valuable CPD credits, and a signed, CPD accredited certificate for the course.
Course Breakdown
Morning
09.15 Registration
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A short overview of the history and current use of traditional faux marbling in the workplace
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Demonstration of marbling techniques by the course tutor
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A short recap of the correct methods of surface preparation, including primers and basecoats
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Preparing and priming sample boards
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A short recap and 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 professional faux marbling effects
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Practice creating three distinct traditional marbling techniques, including background effects and veining techniques
Afternoon
12.30
Break For Lunch
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Prepare and basecoat final assessment board provided
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Using previously mixed glazes participants will create their three assigned faux marbling effects to produce a competent and realistic sample piece for assessment by the course tutor
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Assessment will include the level of knowledge of the types of marble to be reproduced, the skills involved in preparation and mixing of glazes and the use and knowledge of tools and equipment used
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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 have the opportunity to keep their final assessment board 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
We also offer CPD accredited courses in faux wood graining, check out our full list of courses:
To find out more contact us directly on simon@southcoaststudio.co.uk
This is an example of the faux marbling panel that you will produce during the one-day course