Thursdays • 26 Feb – 2 Apr 2026
6:30pm – 8:30pm • $360 • Mint on Mercer
Unlock your creativity and build real furniture-painting confidence in our signature Mint 6-Week Mastercourse. Blending hands-on learning with guided technique development, this course is perfect for beginners through to experienced creatives wanting to expand their skills, understand professional finishes, and complete a beautiful small furniture piece of their own.
Each 6-week round features different modules and learning opportunities, meaning you can return again and again to continue growing your skills.
Learn the essential foundations for every great makeover.
We’ll cover:
How to identify timber, veneer, MDF & laminate
When and how to sand (and when not to!)
Cleaning, repair & surface conditioning
Primers, adhesion, stain blocking & creating the perfect base
You’ll leave knowing exactly how to prepare any piece for success.
Dive into creative surface effects that add character and depth.
This module includes:
Building chalky, layered finishes
Creating lightly textured or rustic surfaces
Dry brushing & weathered effects
Understanding the difference between mineral paint and chalk paint, and when to use each
A fantastic week for exploring style and personality in your work.
A beautiful week of artistry and detail. You will learn:
How to apply gold leaf & metallic finishes
Choosing between modern metallic or vintage/antique looks
Creating depth and shimmer in accents & hardware
Clean, crisp stencilling
How to create raised stencils for texture and dimension
Perfect for adding sophistication and drama to furniture pieces.
This is where Mint shines!
Learn the foundations of flawless, professional decoupage:
Wrinkle-free application techniques
Feathering vs clean edges
Seamless integration & colour matching
Understanding the differences between A1 papers, A3 papers and tissue
Blending paint into paper for a harmonious finish
You’ll gain the confidence to use decoupage and tissue papers beautifully on future projects.
Bring a small furniture piece (eg. bedside table, small cabinet, stool or drawers) and put your new skills into practice.
With personalised guidance, you will:
Prep and prime your piece
Apply your chosen techniques
Add effects, decoupage, stencilling or metallics
Finish and seal your piece professionally
You’ll walk away with a beautifully completed piece and the confidence to keep creating.
Dates: Thursdays 26th February – 2nd April 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (2 hours each week)
Location: Mint on Mercer, 68 Mercer St, Geelong
Duration: 6 weeks
Price: $360
Class Size: Small, supportive group setting
Skill Level: Absolute beginners to experienced creatives welcome
Every 6-week Mastercourse offers different modules, techniques and learning opportunities, so you can continue your creative journey across multiple terms. Many students return again and again — it’s that enjoyable and that rewarding.