The Art of Traditional Wood Graining
CPD Accredited, One-Day In-Person Course
On completion of this one-day course you will receive 6 valuable CPD points to add to your portfolio.
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.
Location:
The Studio, 123 Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent
Maximum 5 Students
£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 skills training
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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 the option to keep your final board to take away
Course Programme
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This advanced level accredited course equips participants with practical skills and knowledge on how to create professional looking, traditional wood graining 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 and 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 wood graining in the workplace
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Demonstration of wood graining by 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 wood graining effects
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Practice creating three distinct wood graining techniques, including background effects and graining 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 wood graining 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 woods 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 marbling, 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 wood graining panel that you will produce during the one-day course