Level 3: The French Look with Frenchic Paints - Cumbria

Unlock the secrets to creating beautifully aged and distressed furniture pieces with our hands-on, interactive "French Look" workshop. In this advanced Level 3 workshop, you will master the art of transforming any piece into a timeless masterpiece using Frenchic products and expert techniques. Learn how to craft the signature look of pieces that appear to have been lovingly worn and painted over the years, leaving your customers wondering if it’s old or new!

This immersive workshop goes beyond traditional painting. You’ll explore a variety of advanced techniques including crackling, distressed decoupage, gilding, raised stencils, and more. The key to achieving this look is “keep adding” — layering these methods together to build character and depth. Whether you're working with intricate crackles, worn chipped paint, or vintage-style gilding, this class will teach you how to mix and match techniques to create stunning, one-of-a-kind effects.

Perfect for those looking to elevate their skills, this course will also equip you with the tools to market and sell your custom creations. Learn how to showcase your unique pieces on social media to boost visibility, attract clients and increase sales. Custom pieces like these have a higher value, both in customer demand and pricing, giving you the opportunity to earn more for your work while standing out in a competitive market.

• Choosing Colours: How to spark creativity and develop a perfect colour palette for your project.
  
• Creating Texture: Techniques to break away from smooth painting habits and add richness to your pieces.
  
• Crackle Techniques: From delicate porcelain-like textures to dramatic, chippy finishes.
  
• Layering and Blending: Discover how to layer and blend multiple colours for depth and a naturally worn appearance.
  
• Waxing and Sealants: Master decorative waxes, metallic finishes, glazes, and how to use them to enhance your work.
  
• Stenciling and Decoupage: Learn when to add these techniques to achieve the ideal aged look.
  
• Finding Your Style: Uncover your own artistic touch and how to make every piece uniquely yours.

Whether you're a furniture artist or looking to start teaching your own workshops, this course will empower you to elevate your craft, increase your value, and share your creations.

Get ready to transform your work — and your business — with the timeless appeal of the French Look.

As a Frenchic Stockist for 8 years our very own Karen Jones, knows how loved Frenchic paint and products are but also the challenges you might face.

Karen loves finding those quirky pieces and transforming them into perfectly imperfect and she combines this with her experience in delivering fun and informative workshops.
She will be teaching you everything you need to know to build your confidence in using Frenchic Paint, equipping you with all the knowledge you need to support your customers or even jumping in at the deep end and hosting your own Frenchic Painting Workshops. All with the end goal of bringing in extra sales, visibility and customers to your business.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Crafty Workshop, 74 Corporation Road, Workington, United Kingdom