You could learn how to use these ancient techniques yourself. Why not try your hand and learn how to apply limed faux finishes during your next vacation in the South of France? In the small, Rhone-side town of Beaucaire, Artisan Bruno Hugounenq, of Atelier Ravanille et Framboise gives short courses in faux finishes, using lime and limed effects for walls, objects and decorated furniture. The course covers all aspects of preparation, application and finishing. Those attending take home plaques showing their work on three different surface materials.
Learn lime-wash and other lime-based faux finishes
- The class One-day, 7-hour class, for from 2 to 6 people, offered year round.
- Price 220 Euros per person
- What's included Instruction and materials as well as a light, buffet lunch.
- To Take Home A demonstration plaque showing your work on different surfaces, and a leaflet describing the techniques you've learned.
The course can be booked through the Beaucaire Office of Tourism , Tel: 011 33 4 66 59 26 57 which can also provide English-language information and can make suggestions and reservations for hotel or bed and breakfast accommodation.
Ferne Arfin is London-based, American travel writer and About.com's guide to United Kingdom for Visitors. She writes for the Sunday Telegraph and other national papers about France and the USA, and is the author of [link url=http://www.myspace.com/florriedorrie]Adventure Guide to Provence and the Cote d'Azur]/link].