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One of the major obstacles that I have faced and continue
to face is in creating awareness of the courses and the high
quality materials that are offered to all abilities at all levels.
The social media platforms I run, such as YouTube, Instagram, Linkedin and Facebook, are reaching more and
more people, the websites and the different outreach projects in the local community are also gaining traction and
we are starting to get noticed. It has been a joy connecting
with like-minded people and businesses, and finding out
what they are doing to promote heritage conservation and
preservation in the wider community.
a new lime washed finish to the cabinets. This brought a
fresh new look to the kitchen, doing justice to the interior
of this beautiful historic building. It is immensely rewarding to see these buildings being maintained and cared
or by their owners, for both themselves, and future
generations to come.
In conclusion:
If there is a situation where a modern extension work
needs to be sympathetically blended with the rest of the
building, with the correct guidance, this is achievable.
Tired and damaged décor that may come with damp
issues or wear and tear, requires skilled attention, whether
it is stone, wood, paint or wallpaper, these can all be
repaired and restored, conserved and blended to complement the existing style and integrity of any building.
What next?
I am looking forward to holding further outreach projects
throughout the year and a number of demonstration and
audience participation days which this year are being held
at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock. This will give the public
a taste of what I do and conservation and craft enthusiasts
of all ages will have the chance to have a go themselves.
My goal is to inspire young and old, of all abilities, whether
a skilled professional, a newcomer or a homeowner looking for solutions to their building and design projects. My
aim is to guide you through the pros and cons of restoration and conservation, tackling the pitfalls of period home
design and decoration, whilst encouraging the correct use
of materials and finishes to preserve and conserve the
character of the building.
As well as at my studio here in Hythe, on the Kent coast,
I am currently in the process of securing some further
exciting location sites across the country to ensure these
skills become accessible to a wider audience. A couple of
notable locations where I am already running courses are
at the National Trust, Heritage and Rural Skills Centre
in Swindon, and coming this Autumn, you will find me
teaching at West Dean College in Sussex.
If you want to learn more contact Simon Nobs
www.southcoaststudio.co.uk
www.snobsinteriors.co.uk
https://linktr.ee/southcoaststudio25
News and updates
I will soon be announcing some more exciting new course
locations, with more information to follow on the website
and on our social media channels.
Recent projects
I continue to run the specialist decorating and design
business, where I am always thrilled to take on interesting,
new and creative projects and commissions. These
include working alongside skilled professionals in the conservation and restoration sectors. Anyone who follows me
on social media will see some of those projects come to life.
CPD Accredited Training Provider
Traditional & Contemporary Paint Effects
In-Person & Online Courses
Studio Workshops and Classes
Providing High Quality Skills Training in:
Some of the most recent projects include the transformation of softwood clad steel beams in a new extension to an
old farmhouse near Canterbury. These needed to be made
a feature off and the solution decided upon was to apply a
wood grain finish to bring the illusion of solid walnut.
The ancient art of traditional faux marbling
The art & craft of wood graining
Faux stone and slate paint effects
Antiquing & distressing techniques
Broken colour & wall wash painting techniques
Gold & silver leaf gilding applications
The craft of hand painting furniture
In the same space the client wanted a feature ‘gold’ wall
to help showcase their existing art collection. After producing a number of different ‘gold’ sample boards for the
client to choose from, a ‘gold’ broken colour finish was
chosen and the results were stunning.
Another recently completed project was a west facing
bedroom wall in a century old home. The bedroom
needed brightening up and aqua blue colour washed walls
with a sprinkle of gold leaf in the form of stencils really
brought the room to life.
Contact: Director & Lead Tutor – Simon Nobs
Phone – 07828 833 809 - Email: simon@southcoaststudio.co.uk
Websites - www.southcoaststudio.co.uk - www.snobsinteriors.co.uk
Finally, after a visit to a local Tudor castle, where the
kitchen was looking worn and tired, the client asked for
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