Part Time Introduction To Interior Design (Decorative Techniques)

Vocational qualification

In Skipton

£ 80 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Skipton

  • Duration

    5 Weeks

If you like to develop a masterly eye for texture and colour and learn how to use paint to dramatic effect, this decorative techniques course is for you. You will learn about the use of complimentary colours, how to make rooms appear larger and warmer produce a stencil that can be taken and used to transform dreary old kitchen units, cupboards and even walls. Suitable for home owners.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Skipton (North Yorkshire)
Kghley Road Airdal Business Centre, BD232TZ

Start date

On request

About this course

The course is accessible to everyone. We are looking for a positive attitude and a willingness to develop skills in decorative techniques. This course compliments the DIY decorating course.

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Subjects

  • Interior Design

Course programme



Start date: Tuesday 26th Jan 2010
Runs Tuesday 18.00 - 21.00 | 5 weeks | Centre for Construction and Heritage | £80

Course Description
If you'd like to develop a masterly eye for texture and colour and learn how to use paint to dramatic effect, this decorative techniques course is for you.

You will learn about the use of complimentary colours, how to make rooms appear -larger and -warmer produce a stencil that can be taken and used to transform dreary old kitchen units, cupboards and even walls. Suitable for home owners, DIY enthusiasts, self reliant people or people wanting a career change

Course Content
  • Understand Health and Safety requirements related to the safe use of tools and equipment
  • Apply rag-rolling techniques to add colour and interest to walls, doors and furniture
  • Learn stippling which gives a patterned effect by dabbing the surface with a brush
  • Apply Frottage, to create a texture by applying glaze, stippling the glaze and rubbing.
  • Apply sponging using two colours to achieve a finish similar to granite marble
  • Use marbling techniques in the decoration of interiors such as plaster columns, made to look like expensive marble
  • Apply graining techniques to imitate wood-grain on a non-wood surface in order to increase the surface's aesthetic appeal


Method of Assessment
Continuous Assessment

Part Time Introduction To Interior Design (Decorative Techniques)

£ 80 + VAT