The Art of Graining and marbling - intensive class
Master Class - Wood graining and imitation marble boot-camp!
with Michel Nadaï
For the intrepid and determined painter, Michel Nadaï offers
a daring master class focusing on rare finishes, effects, materials, and colors...
This demanding master class invites you to explore sophisticated faux wood and faux marble finishes, rich in complex effects, varied materials, and subtle palettes. An ideal program for decorative painters who wish to perfect their observational skills, their techniques and ability to reproduce exceptional wood and marble finishes with accuracy and realism.
Overview
Join us for this 10-day intensive workshop on graining and marbling!
Immerse yourself totally in the European techniques as you learn how to paint realistic woods and marble from a master in this field. Michel will not only do step by step demos on each subject, he will also give you ample advice on how to improve your techniques.
For the purpose of training, Michel uses mainly oil paints and oil glazes in his classes but his techniques can be used with acrylic paints.
- This course is intended as a 'boot-camp' in graining and marbling.
- Places are limited (maximum 7 - 9 students) to allow ample one on one training.
What you will learn in this course - quick outline of program*
For the faux wood:
- Pickeled oak
- Walnut heart grain and burl
- Poplar
- Elm burl
For the faux marble :
- Bleu Labradorite
- Fleur de pêcher marble (also known as Peach Blossom marble)
- Salomé
- Portor
*The program outline is provided for informational purposes and is not binding. It may be subject to change or modification if necessary.
Training method and certification of the course:
- Theoretical explanations and demonstrations on a daily basis.
- Immediate hands on practice through daily exercises.
- Each student will create individual samples of the graining and marbling subjects covered in class.
- Instructor folows through each student's progress on a daily basis.
- Students receive the school's Certificate upon completion of the course.
Intensive Graining and Marbling workshop
Instructor: Michel Nadaï
Date: May 11th to May 22nd, 2026
Duration: 10 days
Tuition: minimum 3 persons / 70 hours, 7 hours per day)
For those paying through personal funds 2200,00 euros per person
For those applying for scholarship: 2400,00 euros per person
♦ our courses are exempt of French 20% VAT
♦ paints, medium and supports to paint on are included in the course tuition
♦ not included: brushes and sundry items, travel, accommodation and meals
Additional information and registration
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If you would like to receive the course brochure to register for this course, please fill the contact form.
Once we receive your request we will process your request as soon as we can.
For further information you can write to us at the following address:
contact@atelier-nadai.com
Examples of faux wood and marble by Michel Nadaï - photos are non contractual