Traditional & Contemporary Paint Effects Classes, Workshops & Courses.
Providing high quality, engaging and inspiring, online courses
We also offer professional, in-person classes & workshops in:
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The ancient art of marbling
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The craft of wood graining
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Hand painted furniture
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Faux painted stone techniques
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Broken colour paint effects
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Gold & silver leaf gilding
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Professional Studio Courses
Three Day Mid Week &
Two Day Weekend
Exclusive Traditional & Contemporary Decorative Paint Effects Studio Courses
From January 2025, we now offer high quality, professional level, certificated, in-person group, two & three day, decorative paint effects courses.
Covering traditional & contemporary techniques in; Marbling, Wood Graining, Faux Stone, Broken Colourwash, Aging & Distressing, Rusting, Craquelure and Antiquing.
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We Have a Full Range of One-to-One, Studio Based, Decorative Paint Effects Workshops for 2024
Limited Places Available!
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In-Person 1 to 1 Studio Workshops and Classes
These unique 1 to 1 workshops and classes take place at South Coast Studio in Hythe, Kent, in our purpose built, fully equipped studio. We aim to schedule these events to suit your diary, right up to the beginning of December. We provide real-time, personalised tutoring and support from a qualified, professional interior decorator, designer and paint effects artist, with over 35 years experience.
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Currently Available Online Courses
Comprehensive and easy to follow, step-by-step video tutorials, carefully designed for all abilities by our qualified and experienced paint effects artist.
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You will receive 12 months 24 hour access to the exclusive members forum and all of the course material. You will also benefit from ongoing support and assistance via email or through the forum.
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Meet The Director & Instructor - Simon Nobs
For over 35 years I have been running Snobs Interiors - providing a high quality painting and decorating service for my clients throughout the UK and across Europe.
I am also a trained and qualified decorative paint effects artist, and undertake commissions in conservation and restoration work. These services include, marbling, woodgraining, faux stone and colourwash painting.
For the last 25 years, I have been teaching and running courses and workshops, in subjects ranging from, marbling and graining, to gilding and furniture restoration.
There are fewer and fewer opportunities for those who would like to learn the ancient art of traditional decorative paint effect techniques 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 to enable anyone who has an interest in the craft to tackle the more challenging aspects of decorative paint techniques with confidence, even though they may have had no previous experience.
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
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.