Courses
Courses are innovatively structured, packed with the latest trends in products, colours, preparation, and application to equip students with in-depth knowledge necessary for practising decorative art as a business and students can choose between a comprehensive 5-day certificate course or short one-day courses in any of the categories: Walls, Furniture, Objet’s d’Art, Concrete, Metal & Decorative Finishes.
Whether a beginner or master artist, you will benefit significantly by the comprehensive course content as it will enhance your own style and elevate your art to the next level of excellence.
You can attend Laetitia’s workshops and courses in decorative paint techniques and discover creative ways to dress up your property or add a splash of colour to a mostly neutral room. Learn to master classical finishes like a professional.
Learn how to combine techniques to result in picture perfect objects. Master the techniques necessary to practice your knowledge on the space or items you wish to change.
Upcoming Courses and Pricing Below
Upcoming Courses
5 Day certificate course – (R6000 pp)
Walls, Furniture, Decorative, Concrete & Metal
Course materials, lunch & refreshments included.
Course Breakdown
DAY 1&2 (Wall Finishes)
- Safety Measures
- Surface Preparation
- Paint Products
- Sealants & Recipes
- Cleaning and Caring of Brushes
- Paint Recipes
- Use of Technology
Techniques
- Colour washing
- Faux Stucco
- Fresco
- Frottage (aged Stone)
- Stripes
- Bricks and Stone
- Organza Parchment
- Palazzo
- Stencil Designs
- Transfer of Designs
DAY 3&4 (FURNITURE & DECORATIVE FINISHES)
- Safety Measures
- Surface Preparation
- Paint Products
- Sealants & Recipes
Techniques
- Dragging
- Distressing
- Weathered and Chipped Finishes
- Peeling Paint
- Pickling
- Speckling
- Staining
- Liming
- Chalk Paint
- Gold Leafing
- Pewter
- Oxidising
- Antiquing
- Stencil Designs
- Embellishments
DAY 5 (CONCRETE & METAL)
- Safety Measures
- Surface Preparation
- Paint Products
- Sealants & Recipes
Techniques
- Stucco
- Weathered Terracotta
- Antiquing
- Liming
- Rust
- Verdigris
- French Metal
5-Half Day Dates: 26-30 May 2025
Time: 08h30 – 13h00 (5 Mornings)
Venue: Safari Garden Centre, Lynnwood, Pretoria
Full day course in Furniture & Decorative finishes (R2500pp)
Course materials, lunch & refreshments included.
Course Breakdown
Whether a beginner or master artist, you will benefit significantly by the comprehensive course content as it will enhance your own style and elevate your art to the next level of excellence.
Course Breakdown:
Innovatively structured and packed with the latest trends in paint, colour, products & materials.
Lectures will equip students with theory and step-by-step practical knowledge including safety measures.
Students will be introduced to various techniques which will enhance the original beauty of an item.
Learn about the choice of products, tools and materials, preparation of surfaces, cleaning and caring of brushes and the application methods of each technique and the theory behind these decorative finishes
Techniques covered:
Dragging ,Distressing, Weathered and Chipped Finishes, Peeling Paint, Pickling, Speckling, Staining, Liming, Chalk paint
Gold Leafing, Pewter, Metallics, Patinas, Oxidising, Antiquing, Stencil Designs, Embellishments and more
Upcoming Dates & Venue
Thursday 15 May 2025
Saturday 17 May 2025
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Time: 08h30 – 16h00
Venue: Safari Garden Centre, Lynnwood, Pretoria
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