Painting & Decorating – Introduction

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Select	Status	Course Code	Date	Duration	Time	Location	Costs
Enquire	Please Enquire	NA00008A/1	Tue 6 Oct 2026	6 Weeks	17:30 - 20:30	Auction Mart	£ 180*

* Fee remission may be available for this course, visit Fees and Funding for further information

Suitable for beginners, this short course is packed full of handy hints to help you improve your DIY painting skills – giving you the knowledge and confidence to complete an array of projects after the course has ended.

This course provides a practical introduction to painting and decorating, helping you develop the skills and confidence needed to complete a range of DIY projects. Delivered in a well-equipped workshop by experienced tutors, the course offers a supportive and hands-on learning environment.

You will learn how to prepare surfaces, apply paint effectively and work with different materials. The course is designed to build your confidence while developing essential techniques that can be applied to projects at home or as a starting point for further training.

What you’ll cover:

Preparing surfaces for painting
Applying paint using brushes and rollers
Working with foundation papers
Hanging foundation papers
Understanding different application techniques
Achieving a professional finish

Entry Requirements

No prior experience is necessary – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn a new skill.

Information

All materials required are included in the course fee.

For your safety and comfort, please bring:

Overall/old clothes
Sturdy closed-toe footwear
Long hair tied back
No valuable jewellery
Notepad & Pen
A drink and snack

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Further Study

If you enjoy this workshop, you may wish to progress onto:

Wallpapering Introduction
Other Painting & Decorating or Construction courses at Craven College

Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.

Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?

*Pending Funding Guidance

Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk

Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk

All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk

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