Upcoming Events
Blenheim Palace - Heritage Experience Day
​https://www.blenheimpalace.com/restoration/
​Traditional Faux Marbling with Simon Nobs On Monday 26th May
Traditional & Contemporary Paint Effects & Broken Colour Work
In-Person & Online Courses
Studio Workshops and Classes
Providing High Quality Skills Training In:​
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The ancient art of traditional faux marbling
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The art & craft of wood graining
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Faux stone and slate paint effects
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Antiquing & distressing techniques
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Broken colour & wall wash painting techniques
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Gold & silver leaf gilding applications
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The craft of hand painting furniture, upcycling & renovation
Upcoming Courses & Workshops
CPD Accredited Small Group Courses -
The Art of Traditional Faux Marbling
CPD Accredited, Two-Day In-Person Course
All-Abilities
Next Course - Heritage and Rural Skills Centre, NT, Swindon
Sat 24th - Sun 25th May 2025 Maximum 8 Students Cost: £465
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​The Art of Traditional Wood Graining
CPD Accredited, Two-Day In-Person Course
All-Abilities
Next Course - Heritage & Rural Skills Centre, NT, Swindon
Sat 21st - Sun 22nd June Maximum 8 Students Cost: £465
Small Group Studio Workshops & Courses
Next Workshops -
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Combined, 2 Day Marbling & Wood Graining Workshop - The Studio, Hythe, Kent - 28th & 29th June BOOK HERE
One-Day Workshop - The Art & Craft of Marbling - The Studio, Hythe, Kent - 28th June BOOK HERE
One-Day Workshop - The Art & Craft of Wood Graining - The Studio, Hythe, Kent - 29th June BOOK HERE
Learn traditional & modern decorative paint effect techniques from a qualified & CPD accredited paint effects artist, with 35+ years experience and give your projects a truly professional look.
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In-Person One-to-One Studio Workshops and Courses
"Choose from a list of paint effects techniques that you want to learn to build your own, one, two or three-day bespoke course"
Running throughout the year, we have a range of bespoke one-to-one, traditional and contemporary broken colour & decorative paint techniques workshops & courses.
To secure your preferred date follow the link to find out more, or go straight to the booking calendar below.
Based in our purpose built Kent studio, immerse yourself in the creative and inspiring world of broken colour paint effects, including marbling, graining, colour washing, and antiquing. A full list and links to more information about each workshop can be found below.​
Small Group Studio Workshops & Courses
We are now offering one, two & three-day mid-week & weekend courses/workshops in specialist paint effects & broken colour work.
Please Contact Us For Dates & Availability
If you're looking to develop your specialist painting skills or to build on your portfolio then these multi-day workshops are for you.
Designed specially for small groups of two or more & up to a maximum of six.
Our in-person workshops are run from our Kent based studio in small groups. Covering traditional & contemporary techniques in; Marbling, Wood Graining, Faux Stone, Broken Colourwash, Wall Washing, Aging & Distressing, Faux Metals & Rusting, Craquelure & Crackle Glaze, Patina and Antiquing.
For More Information
Online Courses
If you prefer to learn at your own pace from home, our online, comprehensive and easy to follow courses are built for you. With step-by-step video tutorials, these courses are carefully designed for all abilities.
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You will receive 12 months 24 hour access to the course content so you can learn at your own pace. You will also benefit from ongoing support and assistance from the course tutor via email or through the exclusive members' online forum.
New for 2025
CPD Accredited Small Group Courses
Starting in March 2025, we now offer professional CPD accredited courses. These courses are ideal for new-comers & skilled professionals alike, who are looking to expand on their current knowledge and qualifications.
You will now have the opportunity to gain 6 to 12 valuable CPD credit points to add to your current qualifications and portfolio profile.
We currently offer two one-day & two two-day accredited courses, one in the art of traditional faux marbling and another in the craft of traditional wood graining.
Our CPD accredited courses are run at multiple sites so please take note of the course location at the time of booking.
Looking for a high-quality painting and decorating service that also offers restoration and conservation expertise? Look no further! Snobs Interiors are dedicated to providing top-notch services, including, interior design, hand painted kitchens and bathrooms, fabric & paper wall-hanging and decorative paint effects skills, that will leave your space looking beautiful and unique. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your vision.
Reviews
Great course. Simon was an excellent teacher and talked and walked through explanations and examples very simply. The work shop was great and the pace of the course was spot on. Highly recommend it to those interested in these courses.
John M. October 2023
Marbling & Painted Furniture
Studio Workshop
A very nice and informative painting course with a pleasant and knowledgeable tutor
John H. August 2018
Granite & Sandstone
Studio Workshop
The day was very enjoyable, you taught us so much in a short space of time. I was quite nervous but you immediately put me at ease. I achieved an end result that far exceeded my expectations
Ian. May 2018
Art of Marbling
Studio Workshop
Great fun and set in a very calm, quiet studio. Simon was very knowledgeable and I was happy with the paint effect I produced. I would be confident in performing the technique again.
Callum. November 2017
Wood Graining
Studio Workshop