
The Art of Traditional Wood Graining
Sun 4 Oct · 09:45
Heritage and Rural Skills Centre
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A free workshop on traditional wood graining will take place at the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre in Swindon on 4 October 2026 at 09:45. The course covers practical, CPD-accredited techniques for recreating wood graining finishes.
This practical, CPD accredited, course covers everything you need to know to recreate traditional wood graining finished, using decorative techniques to recreate the look of different types of wood. This course can be combined with the Faux Marbling course to make a two-day course.
In the morning you’ll learn about the uses of woodgraining as well as surface preparation and mixing glazes. In the afternoon you’ll use the knowledge gained in the morning to create a sample piece, demonstrating 3 woodgraining effects.
This course is suitable for students of all abilities with a basic understanding of paints, decorating materials and equipment. It's perfect for homeowners and DIYers, professional painters and decorators, conservators and restorers, scenic artists and set designers, building custodians and specifiers, and craftspeople.
Your tutor is Simon Nobs of South Coast Studio. Simon has been providing a high quality painting and decorating service for 35+ years to clients across the UK and Europe, focusing on the more artistic side of interior decoration. Simon has designed and created a range of workshops to teach, red-listed traditional decorative paint techniques.
Our class sizes are small, so you'll have a chance to engage with the tutor while you work. All materials and tools required for the course will be provided. This course takes place on Sunday 4 October, 9.45am-4:30pm. There will be a short break for lunch each day and tea/coffee is provided.
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The Art of Traditional Wood Graining takes place on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 09:45.
The Art of Traditional Wood Graining is held at Heritage and Rural Skills Centre in Swindon (Heritage & Rural Skills Centre, Buscot and Coleshill Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire).
Entry to The Art of Traditional Wood Graining is free.
The forecast for The Art of Traditional Wood Graining is Overcast · 12°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Heritage and Rural Skills Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The Art of Traditional Wood Graining can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

The Art of Traditional Wood Graining
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A free workshop on traditional wood graining will take place at the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre in Swindon on 4 October 2026 at 09:45. The course covers practical, CPD-accredited techniques for recreating wood graining finishes.
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This practical, CPD accredited, course covers everything you need to know to recreate traditional wood graining finished, using decorative techniques to recreate the look of different types of wood. This course can be combined with the Faux Marbling course to make a two-day course.
In the morning you’ll learn about the uses of woodgraining as well as surface preparation and mixing glazes. In the afternoon you’ll use the knowledge gained in the morning to create a sample piece, demonstrating 3 woodgraining effects.
This course is suitable for students of all abilities with a basic understanding of paints, decorating materials and equipment. It's perfect for homeowners and DIYers, professional painters and decorators, conservators and restorers, scenic artists and set designers, building custodians and specifiers, and craftspeople.
Your tutor is Simon Nobs of South Coast Studio. Simon has been providing a high quality painting and decorating service for 35+ years to clients across the UK and Europe, focusing on the more artistic side of interior decoration. Simon has designed and created a range of workshops to teach, red-listed traditional decorative paint techniques.
Our class sizes are small, so you'll have a chance to engage with the tutor while you work. All materials and tools required for the course will be provided. This course takes place on Sunday 4 October, 9.45am-4:30pm. There will be a short break for lunch each day and tea/coffee is provided.
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When is The Art of Traditional Wood Graining?
The Art of Traditional Wood Graining takes place on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 09:45.
Where is The Art of Traditional Wood Graining taking place?
The Art of Traditional Wood Graining is held at Heritage and Rural Skills Centre in Swindon (Heritage & Rural Skills Centre, Buscot and Coleshill Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire).
How much are tickets for The Art of Traditional Wood Graining?
Entry to The Art of Traditional Wood Graining is free.
What will the weather be like at The Art of Traditional Wood Graining?
The forecast for The Art of Traditional Wood Graining is Overcast · 12°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near The Art of Traditional Wood Graining?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Heritage and Rural Skills Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for The Art of Traditional Wood Graining?
Tickets for The Art of Traditional Wood Graining can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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