The Art of Traditional Wood Graining
CPD Accredited, One-Day In-Person Course
Intermediate/Advanced
A Brief History of The Craft of
Wood Graining
About The Course
Follow-on course designed for intermediate/advanced students.
On completion you will receive 6 CPD points
Perfect for professional painters and decorators, conservators and restorers, scenic artists and set designers, building custodians and specifiers, painting and decorating tutors.
This course is designed for those who have completed our two-day, all-abilities course, or who have had previous skills level training in traditional wood graining. You will be shown how to create professional looking wood graining techniques in this in-person, intensive one-day, intermediate/advanced, 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 an advanced professional skills level, in a nurturing and safe studio environment.
Course Overview
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Studio in person hands on course
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6 hours of professional CPD accredited skills training 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 the option to keep your final board 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 advanced level 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 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.
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Advance your skills accredited journey today. See below for available dates and locations
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Course date availability will be published monthly
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Duration: 09.15 – 16.00
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
Location:
One-day, intermediate/advanced level, courses are held at our purpose built studio, in Hythe, Kent
We also run courses at alternative locations around the country subject to availability and these will be advertised via the website when confirmed.
This course is designed and structured for students with previous skills training in traditional wood graining.
We ask that participants have a thorough understanding of paints, decorating materials and equipment before enrolling onto this course.
Please contact us below for information on course dates and availability
Cost: £275 Per Person
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