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Very easy to set up and find your way around. Very good value, and I'm binge watching. Beautiful images and inspiring people
Dave
Mar 4, 2026
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Colour can be transformative. No one understands this better than Annie Sloan, the world-renowned pioneer of Chalk Paint and one of the most influential figures in interior design. In her first-ever online course, Annie shares the secrets behind her iconic style, showing you how to bring new life to your home through bold and effortlessly creative painting techniques. Almost five hours of lessons, you’ll learn to paint, distress, decoupage, and upcycle furniture, master colour theory, and even hand-paint intricate details on vases, lamps, and more. This course will give you the confidence, knowledge, and inspiration to make colour work for you.
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This is about getting confidence with colour, with how your room should be, the things you need to dress it with, and how to paint furniture - and how to paint, really - why it works, and how it works.
Annie Sloan
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22 LESSONs / 5 HOURs
Artist, renowned colour expert and prolific author, Annie Sloan welcomes you to the course and discusses her love of paint and decorating.
Annie begins by introducing the history of painted furniture, citing some of her biggest influences and offers suggestions for where to begin your own research.
Discover how and where to find ideas that will appeal to your creative side, and take a peek into Annie’s personal library of inspiration.
As with any artistic endeavour, it’s key to establish your own personal style. Annie guides you through the process with tips and pointers to help you start your journey.
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Read moreVery easy to set up and find your way around. Very good value, and I'm binge watching. Beautiful images and inspiring people
Dave
Mar 4, 2026
I fell in love with Create Academy after watching Arthur Parkinson's gorgeous course on Growing a Spectacular Garden in Pots. Now I am on my second annual subscri...
Erin
Mar 3, 2026
Great course
Teodora
Mar 2, 2026
This is a fantastic course. I have learnt so much and now have the confidence to play with arrangements in a way I never would have done before.
Elaine Coxon
Feb 24, 2026
Very easy to set up and find your way around. Very good value, and I'm binge watching. Beautiful images and inspiring people
Dave
Mar 4, 2026
I fell in love with Create Academy after watching Arthur Parkinson's gorgeous course on Growing a Spectacular Garden in Pots. Now I am on my second annual subscription and I'm always eager to see what new cl...
Erin
Mar 3, 2026
Great course
Teodora
Mar 2, 2026
Rated 4.6/5 on Trustpilot
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