Studio Workshops
Our studio based workshops provide real-time, personalised support from an experienced professional. These small group workshops offer a great, relaxed environment in which to learn new skills and meet like-minded people.
About Our Studio Workshops
We offer a variety of hands-on workshops taught by Simon, a professional decorator, designer and paint effects artist, with 35+ years of experience. Each workshop includes access to tools, equipment, paints and materials* plus unlimited tea/coffee.
To ensure quality tuition time and adequate space in the studio the maximum number of participants attending the studio workshops is limited to 5 people. Check out our complete list of studio workshops currently on offer below, and make a booking today.
* sample boards are provided for all workshops, however for the painted furniture workshops you have the option of bringing your own small piece of furniture with you to paint.
Our Next Workshops
Bookings for the group workshops and classes for this year have now closed.
However, you are still able to take our unique 1 to 1 workshops right up until the middle of December!
Full Day Studio Workshops & Classes
The Art & Craft of Marbling
Studio Workshop
These workshops are designed for anyone with an interest in learning how to create amazing marble paint effects, used extensively in restoration projects around the world.
Whether you are wanting to build upon the skills you have already developed, or you are just starting out, our workshops will fuel your imagination and be an invaluable source of inspiration.
You will be guided through the different stages used to create professional looking faux marble paint effects, and the use of sealants and varnishes to protect your work.
There will be plenty of time throughout the day, to ask questions and seek advice, from Simon, a qualified interior decorator and paint effects artist with over 35 years experience in all aspects of decorative paint finishes.
9.30am - 4.30pm
Maximum 5 - Minimum 2
Students Per Class
Group Bookings Maximum 6
£240
The Art & Craft of Broken Colour Paint
Effects Workshop
These workshops are designed for anyone with an interest in learning how to create amazing broken colour paint effects, like discoloured and aging walls, fake rusted ironwork, craquelure effects on furniture, distressing, damp wall wash and faux mould and mildew some of which are used extensively in restoration and by scenic artists around the world.
Whether you are wanting to build upon the skills you have already developed, or you are just starting out, our workshops will fuel your imagination and be an invaluable source of inspiration.
You will be guided through the different stages used to create professional looking faux and broken colour paint effects, and the use of glazes, sealants and varnishes used to protect and enhance your work.
There will be plenty of time throughout the day, to ask questions and seek advice, from Simon, a qualified interior decorator and paint effects artist with over 35 years experience in all aspects of decorative paint finishes and traditional and contemporary painting techniques.
9.30am - 4.30pm
Maximum 5 - Minimum 2
Students Per Class
Group Bookings Maximum 6
£240
The Art & Craft
of Faux Stone 1 to 1 Workshop
This tailor-made workshop is designed and structured for people with a good knowledge and some experience with using the tools and materials used in decorative paint techniques. Through the coarse of this workshop, you will gain a greater understanding and knowledge of the ancient art of faux granite, sandstone & malachite paint effects, skills that are highly prized and used by professional decorators, scenic artists and restorers around the world.
You will be guided through the different stages used to create beautiful, professional looking paint effects and introduced to oil & acrylic scumble glazes & colourants. You will then be shown the correct use and application of lacquers and varnishes.
Whether you are wanting to build upon the skills you have already developed, or you are just starting out, our workshops will fuel your imagination and be an invaluable source of inspiration.
There will be plenty of time throughout the day, to ask questions and seek advice, from your tutor Simon, an experienced, decorative paint effects professional.
Individually Tailor-Made
Studio Based 1 to 1 Classes
9.30am - 4.30pm
​
£335
The Art & Craft of
Wood Graining
Studio Workshop
These workshops are designed for all abilities and anyone with an interest in learning how to create professional looking, contemporary and traditional wood graining paint finishes.
Whether you are wanting to build upon the skills you have already developed, or you are just starting out, our workshops will fuel your imagination and be an invaluable source of inspiration.
You will be guided through the different stages used to create professional looking faux wood graining paint effects, and shown the correct use of sealants and varnishes to protect your work.
There will be plenty of time throughout the day, to ask questions and seek advice, from Simon, a qualified interior decorator and paint effects artist with over 35 years experience in all aspects of decorative paint finishes.
9.30am - 4.30pm
Maximum 5 - Minimum 2
Students Per Class
Group bookings Maximum 6
£240
The Art & Craft of Woodgraining 1 to 1 Workshop
This tailor-made workshop is designed and structured for people with a good knowledge and understanding in the use of the specialist tools and materials used to create these amazing decorative paint effects. Through this individualised and customised workshop, you will gain a greater understanding of the ancient art of faux wood graining techniques, much used and highly prized by decorators, scenic artists and conservators around the world.
You will be guided through the different stages used to create beautiful, professional looking faux wood graining effects, and then shown the correct use of lacquers and varnishes used to protect your work.
Whether you are wanting to build upon the skills you have already developed, or you are just starting out, our workshops will fuel your imagination and be an invaluable source of inspiration.
There will be plenty of time throughout the day, to ask questions and seek advice, from your tutor Simon, an experienced, decorative paint effects professional.
Individually Tailor-Made
Studio Based 1 to 1 Classes
9.30am - 4.30pm
​
£335
The Art & Craft of Broken Colour Effects 1 to 1 Workshop
This tailor-made workshop is designed and structured for people of all abilities and those who already have a good knowledge and understanding in the use of the specialist tools and materials used in the creation of these amazing decorative paint effects. Through this individualised and customisable workshop, you will gain a greater understanding of the ancient art of broken colour paint techniques, much used and highly prized by decorators, scenic artists and conservators around the world.
You will be guided through the different stages used to create beautiful, professional looking faux paint effects, and then shown the correct use of lacquers and varnishes used to protect your work.
Whether you are wanting to build upon the skills you have already developed, or you are just starting out, our workshops will fuel your imagination and be an invaluable source of inspiration.
There will be plenty of time throughout the day, to ask questions and seek advice, from your tutor Simon, an experienced, decorative paint effects professional.
Individually Tailor-Made
Studio Based 1 to 1 Classes
9.30am - 4.30pm
​
£335
The Art & Craft of Faux Stone Painting
Studio Workshop
These workshops are designed for anyone with an interest in learning how to create amazing faux stone paint effects, used extensively in restoration projects around the world.
Whether you are wanting to build upon the skills you have already developed, or you are just starting out, our workshops will fuel your imagination and be an invaluable source of inspiration.
You will be guided through the different stages used to create professional looking faux stone paint effects, and the use of sealants and varnishes to protect your work.
There will be plenty of time throughout the day, to ask questions and seek advice, from Simon, a qualified interior decorator and paint effects artist with over 35 years experience in all aspects of decorative paint finishes.
9.30am - 4.30pm
Maximum 5 - Minimum 2
Students Per Class
Group Bookings Maximum 6
£240
The Art & Craft of Marbling 1 to 1
Workshop
​This tailor-made workshop is designed and structured for people with a good knowledge and understanding in the use of the specialist tools and materials used to create these intriguing decorative paint effects. Through this workshop you will gain a greater understanding of the ancient art of marbling, a much prized skill used extensively in restoration and conservation projects and by scenic artists around the world.
You will be guided through the different stages used to create beautiful, professional looking faux marble paint effects and shown the correct use and application of lacquers, varnishes and sealers to used protect and enhance your work.
Whether you are wanting to build upon the skills you have already developed, or you are just starting out, our workshops will fuel your imagination and be an invaluable source of inspiration.
There will be plenty of time throughout the day, to ask questions and seek advice, from your tutor Simon, an experienced, decorative paint effects professional.
Individually Tailor-Made
Studio Based 1 to 1 Classes
9.30am - 4.30pm
​
£335
The Art & Craft of Furniture Painting 1 to 1 Workshop
These 1 to 1 workshops have been carefully designed for all abilities and tailor-made for those with an interest in learning how to create beautiful and professional looking pieces of hand-painted furniture.
You will learn how to carry out repairs and choose and apply the best primer and undercoat for your chosen piece. Then you will be shown how to create stunning finishes, including, professional satin and gloss, classical matt and chalk and amazing aging and distressing paint techniques, which are used by decorators, scenic artists and restorers around the world.
Whether you are wanting to build upon the skills you have already developed, or you are just starting out, our workshops will fuel your imagination and be an invaluable source of inspiration.
You will be guided through the use of different types of primers, undercoats and finishing paints and shown the best ways to protect your work.
There will be plenty of time throughout the day, to ask questions and seek advice, from Simon, an experienced, professional interior decorator and paint effects artist.
9.30am - 4.30pm
Individually Tailor-Made
Studio Based 1 to 1
Classes
£335