Furniture Painting Courses

Over the course of the year I run a number of courses for anyone who fancies giving Furniture Painting or the techniques a go.

The majority of my techniques are using Chalk Based Paint (Annie Sloan & Autentico) though not exclusively. The best bit about Chalk Based Paints?

NO SANDING. NO PRIMING. NO STRIPPING.

To enquire email fiona@mariedebell.com

I run full day courses for intermediates & beginners covering a variety of techniques.

Numbers are strictly limited to ensure optimum learning and benefit.

Beginners Course:  Spend the day learning furniture painting techniques including waxing, distressing & gilding. Initially working on boards, you will then apply what you have learned to your own small piece of furniture.  FULL DAY.

Intermediate Course: Ideal for those who have previously attended the beginners course or who have dabbled with furniture painting.  Looking at additional preparation techniques, working on boards & your own small piece of furniture you will bring with you your own paint and preferred brushes.  We will explore several of the techniques used to create a variety of finishes not covered on the beginners course.  This will include decorative finishes, colour wax techniques, adding French Typography and Decoupage on Furniture. FULL DAY

Hand Painted Decor

French Cupboard Decor

Adding French Decor (Evening Course): You will learn all the techniques to create showstopping finishes on your furniture.  If you ever fancied learning the techniques that gave me these beauties this is your chance.

French Script Decor

Crackled & Gilded

Multiple Layering & Colour Mixing: Using a variety of products we will learn how to create those great, really aged looks on furniture - we can even make MDF look 100 years old.  A great fun course.

Crackle Glaze & Gilding: A natural follow on from Layering & Colour Mixing.  This evening course does exactly what it says on the tin!

Rustic table

Creating the Rustic Look: Ever wondered how those georgous cupboards you see in magazines get that look of age and having been hanging in a French Farmhouse for centuries, when you know they were made weeks ago?  Find out how to create the look yourself - its loads of fun and there is no such thing as 'doing it wrong'.

Colour Wash & Shabby Layering: This one is a real treat. Add depth and style to your furniture with these tricky but inspiring techniques.

Please email me: fiona@mariedebell.com for further information