Traditional & Contemporary Paint Effects
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
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 Classes
Running throughout the year, we have a range of bespoke one-to-one, traditional and contemporary decorative paint techniques workshops. To secure your preferred date follow the link to out booking calendar below.
Based in our 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.
"Take Ordinary To The Extraordinary"
Our current one-to-one course list:
Professional Multi-Day Studio Workshops
We are now offering three-day mid-week & two-day weekend courses
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Dates & Availability
If you're looking for a professional level certificated course, and a chance to build your portfolio pieces then these multi-day workshops are for you.
These workshops are run in-person from our Kent based studio in small groups. Covering traditional & contemporary techniques in; Marbling, Wood Graining, Faux Stone, Broken Colourwash, Aging & Distressing, Rusting, Craquelure and Antiquing.
Next Workshop 28th - 29th June
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New for 2025
CPD Accredited Courses
Starting in March 2025, we now offer professionally created, accredited courses. These courses are ideal for professionals looking to expand their skillset and qualifications. We currently offer two accredited courses one in the art of traditional faux marbling and another in the craft of wood graining.
Our CPD accredited courses are run at multiple sites so please take note of the course location at the time of booking.
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.
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.
Studio Workshops
Our studio workshops offer a friendly space to learn a variety of traditional paint effect techniques alongside like-minded individuals. The one day workshops are run in small groups and are delivered by a professional tutor with over 35 years experience.
All abilities are welcome. You will be provided with all the materials, tools and equipment required for the day, that you need to learn these specialist techniques.
Meet The Director & Lead Course Instructor - Simon Nobs
For over 35 years I have been running Snobs Interiors - providing a high quality decorating and design service for my clients throughout the UK and across Europe.
I am also a trained and qualified decorative paint effects artist, and CPD accredited tutor and course provider, undertaking commissions in conservation and restoration work throughout the year. These services include, marbling, woodgraining, faux stone and broken colour painting techniques.
For the last 25 years, I have been designing and running courses and workshops, in subjects ranging from, faux marbling, wood graining and broken colour paint effect techniques, to gilding and antique furniture restoration.
There are few opportunities these days for those wanting to learn the ancient arts of traditional decorative paint effect techniques, and even fewer to gain an accreditation, from an experienced professional. As a result, age old skills such as woodgraining, faux marbling and broken colour paint effects are slowly being lost and forgotten.
To prevent these skills from disappearing altogether, I have carefully designed a number of comprehensive courses and workshops to enable anyone who has an interest in the craft to tackle the more challenging aspects of decorative paint techniques with skill and confidence, even though they may have had no previous practical experience.
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