Learn how to produce finished beautiful examples of traditional faux marble on boards ready to take away and keep for your portfolio on this two-day CPD accredited course.

On the first evening, your tutor will give a welcome talk, a brief description of what to expect over the next two days, with some short videos explaining the techniques.

You will be able to ask questions and familiarise yourself with the tutor and workspace in this introduction to faux marbling techniques.

Day One
Listen to a short explanation of the history and current use scenarios of faux marbling. Watch a demonstration of faux marbling by your tutor. A clear explanation of the correct practice for surface preparation, including primers and basecoats, will be given.

Under supervision, you will prepare and prime your first sample board. Following an explanation of the use of glazes by your tutor, you will then prepare and mix the glazes.

You will be introduced to the tools and equipment used to create faux marbling effects.

Under supervision, you will begin to practice creating marbling techniques, including background effects and veining techniques.

After lunch, you will independently prepare and basecoat further practice boards. With guidance and supervision on what has been demonstrated, your tutor will oversee you as you undertake the practical activity using the premixed glazes to practice and master creating faux marbling paint effects.

Day Two
After a short recap of skills and techniques learned so far on the course, you will prepare, prime, and basecoat new work boards.

You will be assigned a faux marbling effect to produce a competent and realistic sample for assessment by your tutor. Assessment will include the level of knowledge of the type of marble to be reproduced, the skills involved in preparation and mixing of glazes, and the use and knowledge of the tools and equipment. Your tutor will oversee the work being carried out, answer any questions, and offer guidance and encouragement.

You will use your final work board to produce a finished example of faux marble of your choice for the final assessment. You will work to a set criteria and be asked questions along the way. You will be assessed on your knowledge of the equipment and materials that you choose to use during the assessment and the execution of your final piece.

Two boards may be selected to be taken away from the course for your own personal portfolio.

You will be provided with information sheets and will also be given reflective practice and evaluation handouts. Details will be collected for those who wish to have the CPD Certificate.

This course is suitable for: students studying decorative arts courses, painters and decorators, conservation and restoration practitioners, craft enthusiasts, scenic artists and set designers, the building and construction industry, and anyone working in the preservation of heritage buildings.

Included

All tools and equipment necessary for the course activities will be supplied for use over the duration of the two days. All materials necessary for the course activities will be supplied for use over the duration of the two days. Sample boards will be provided for use during the course.

NOTE: If you wish to bring your own tools and brushes, you are welcome to, please label them.

What students need to bring

Apron

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes). Possible equipment restrictions in tutor absence.

This CPD course is accredited by the tutor.

Arrival day - first date of course
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration  
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm-9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am-5pm  
Morning session: 9.15am-12.45pm including coffee/tea break  
Lunch break: 12.45pm-2pm (lunch included)  
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm including coffee/tea break  
Teaching finishes: 5pm    
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.

Departure day - last date of course
Course teaching: 9.15am-3pm (lunch included)  
Teaching finishes: 3pm  

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

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