Restoring a wall decoration in a building or creating a wall decoration for a theme park. Does that sound interesting? If so, the unique Decorative & Restoration Painting course might be just the thing for you.
You’ll learn a wide range of decorative techniques and discover how to restore an object, interior or exterior. You’ll also create designs for new decorations and bring them to life.
A course that focuses on traditional and modern craftsmanship, teaching you to work using traditional craft techniques. You’ll also gain knowledge of digital techniques.
Open days and course information evenings
8 November 2026 from 10.00 – 15.00
30 January 2027 from 10.00 – 15.00
9 March 2027 from 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm
15 April 2027 from 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm
11 May 2027 from 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Location and duration/level of the course
Boxtel
4 years
Level 4
Entry requirements
At least a VMBO vocational qualification (vocational stream) or a certificate of progression from HAVO Year 3 to Year 4.
Diploma
Decorative and restoration painter
Crebonumber for the course: 27005
Costs
On this page, you’ll find more information about the course fees
What do I do?
- Working on commissions in the studio
- Applying decoration and gilding techniques
- Working on realistic projects
What will I be doing?
As a trainee decorative and restoration painter, you’ll be working in our workshop. Here, you’ll be given various assignments and modules in which you’ll learn to apply different techniques and materials, such as imitation and decorative techniques. You’ll learn the various research skills required for restoration painting, both indoors and outdoors. You’ll also learn how to draw up a proposal and put it into practice in a real-world project.
What will I learn?
- Imitation, decorative and restoration techniques
- Gilding & knowledge of materials
- Colour design and paint technology
- Entrepreneurship and cost calculation
Where can I do my work placement?
You can undertake an internship at companies specialising in maintenance, decoration, restoration, specialist workshops, heritage restoration, furniture restoration, frame makers, and companies specialising in gilding, wall coverings or imitation techniques. Student Linde Troch undertook her work placement at T. Nijhoff Schildersbedrijf in Dordrecht. Watch a video about her work placement here.
What skills do I need, and what should I enjoy?
You have practical, spatial and technical insight, enjoy working with your hands and have an interest in interiors, colour and design. You work with precision, have an eye for detail and enjoy researching the history of buildings and objects.
What can I do after SintLucas?
- You can start your own business or work for companies that specialise in restoration or consultancy
- Carry out decorative painting work in theme parks or buildings
- Continue your studies on a higher professional education (HBO) programme in interior design, architecture, decoration or restoration
SBB has produced a video about the work of former student Ella Odekerken. You can watch this video here. Former student Pascale Sijberts, Head Decorator at P&P Projects, also completed the Decoration and Restoration Painting programme – watch the video here.
How does the application and admission process work?
From 30 October 2026, you can apply via the website and you’ll receive an invitation to a matching interview. You can bring along some creative work or complete an assignment, after which you’ll receive a positive or negative study recommendation. You are always eligible for admission and can make an informed choice yourself. Read more about application and admission here.
If you have any questions about this, please send an email to aanmelding@sintlucas.nl.
Student Mirthe
“I find the course to be a varied and educational programme. It is vocationally oriented and focuses largely on the technical aspects of painting. We work on various module assignments through which you learn everything: from the design phase right through to the handover of a project. You also learn a great deal about paint systems, (imitation) techniques and carrying out (fictitious) client commissions. Thanks to this broad knowledge, which you gain during the course, you’ll be able to start working in the industry straight away after you graduate.”
