Dates : 21st November 2002 to 22nd May 2003 2 days a week, on thursdays and fridays 9.00 to 12.30 am & 1.30 to 5 pm Duration : 315 hours

Trainees :
Open to beginners. Basic knowledge in drawing and colours is an asset but is not compulsory.

Objectives :
- Learn the techniques and the know-how required to be able to achieve decorative works on furniture, from preparation to finish, including ancient styles and techniques (casein, tempera ......) as well as use of contemporary products and methods.

Extracts from the syllabus :
- Preparation and renovation of the piece of furniture,
- Oil and acrylic patinas,
- Use of tempera and casein,
- Classical ornamentation, country painting, classical styles and contemporary decorations,
- Material effects, stencil decoration techniques,
- Study of relief : trompe-l'oeil, moulding,
- Trainings on different supports in real conditions : objects and pieces of furniture,
- Glazing,
- Gloss painting techniques

 Decorative Painting
 Approach to Inside Decorative Painting
 Wood and Marble imitation
 Marking Work and Ornamentation
 Mural Decorative Panoramas
 Fresco Techniques
 Classical and Contemporary Patina - Marking work