Adult life skills

Would you like to learn skills and knowledge in painting and decorating? This free course will help you learn how to improve the decoration of your property could be used for work as well.

Painting and Decoration

This is a one day course delivered to TVH residents in partnership with Mears

At the end of the course, you will have learnt about:

Preparation – (practical session)

  • Different types of sandpaper and their uses
  • Different types of fillers- attempt to fill dents on mock-walls and rub down overfilled holes that have been pre-prepared.

Emulsion- (practical session)

  • Types of paint and their finish
  • Cutting in and masking tape
  • Roller and brush technique
  • Drying times

Woodwork- (informative session)

  • Types of paint and their finish
  • Priming
  • Brush technique
  • Overview

Student painting in class

Will I need to bring anything?

All equipment and protective clothing will be provided.  Please wear comfortable loose clothing.

Location

The location of the course will depend on the location(s) of the learners.  We will aim to deliver this locally to you, or close to the TVH Training Centre

Travel costs and other expenses

Travel by public transport and adult or child care costs can be reimbursed.  This must be agreed by the Training Centre prior to commencing the course. 

Contact details

For more details email Lilly Brennan, Training Administrator or call her on 020 8607 0576.

Please include a daytime telephone number.

More information

Download the leaflet at the foot of the page.

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