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Michel NADAÏ, is an internationally renowned decorative painter and author of the best-selling book Art & Techniques : Decorative Painting, which recently received the Grand Prix du Livre award in France.

One of his most recent projects was at Stirling Castle, where he headed a group of French and Scottish decorative painters to restore the interior of the royal chambers. Click here to find out more.

Michel has trained hundreds of people in the traditional techniques of decorative painting, using his own unique training method which has earned him an international reputation. People come from all over the world to study with him and give their decorative painting careers a solid, serious and professional foundation. 

 

 


The Decorative Painter’s
Foundation Course


"Highly recommended ! The content of the program was excellent. Michel’s very generous and thorough teaching made learning such a pleasure. You’ll be amazed at the quality of the finished portfolio."
Marina Hughes,
Recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust

This course will help you build a solid foundation that is fundamental for today’s decorative painter.

Furthermore, by training at Atelier Nadaï you will not only get the opportunity to train with a master, but you will also have an incredible experience as you immerse yourself in the culture, art and history of France.

Dates :

September 24, 2012 to December 21, 2012 (12 weeks / 420 hours)


Location :

Atelier Nadaï, Le Passage d’Agen, France (postal code 47520)


Who can apply : 
Beginners or professionals looking for a complete and in-depth course in decorative painting. 

Instructor :
Taught by Michel Nadaï, Best Craftsman of France in Decorative Painting and Trompe-l’œil, and other renown instructors. 

Validation :
Certificate of completion, mentioning that the student trained with a Best Craftsman of France, handed upon completion of the course.

Highlights of the program :

  • Specific wood graining and faux marble techniques
  • Filage (lining) and imitation molding techniques
  • Ornamentation painted in trompe-l’œil
  • Theory on the harmony of colors
  • Drafting – Techniques of relief – Pouncing patterns
  • Composition of style
  • Rendering of painted mural
  • Sky – Clouds – Drapes – Landscape – Trees – Foliage…
Check our blog for more photos taken during the five months course :
http://ateliermichelnadai.blogspot.com