Abode Academy Reviews 163

Just completed the kitchen spraying course and will be booking on to the granite spraying course as a result. The course was absolutely brilliant both from the skill side of things and Jamie’s invaluable advice on everything to do with spraying and running your own business. He’s such a down to earth guy which made for a relaxed and enjoyable environment. The sandwich lunch box they provide is awesome too! Honestly can’t recommend enough. Thanks Jamie and Anna.

Attended 2 courses now with Jamie, both very informative & hands on (hence returning!)

Lots of after sales support with regards to all aspects of the job (equipment/materials/pricing etc...) Huge amount of experience in the industry & a superb brownie supplied with lunch, what more could you want

Prior to both my course the team and in particular Anna couldn’t have done more to help and make the process so much easier especially trying to deal with CITB with funding.
The 4 days I can honestly say were the only time I’ve actually really enjoyed learning and being around Jamie and James and seeing how passionate they both are gave be that extra spring to want to add new skills and look forward to a new chapter.
Looking forward to coming back again in January for another course.

We sent some of our staff on the 2 day intensive airless course and from the very beginning dealing with Anna all the way through to the 2 days with Jamie it was a great smooth experience!

Anna really helped with the citb application and was always swift to reply to alot of questions we had! Being our first citb funding application and booking of courses it was great to have someone so helpful.

The guys absolutely loved the training and Jamie knows his stuff when it comes to all things spraying. The guys can’t wait to get spraying out on future projects now and we are looking forward to returning in December for the kitchen re spray course!

To everyone at abode thank you!

TSD INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

I’ve now done 3 courses at the Abode Acadamy and seen it go from strength to strength. From doing my first course in 2020 to my most recent in 2024. Great knowledge from both Jamie & James and came away from the courses feeling confident. I now spray kitchens & UPVC from doing there courses. Any problems there only one phone call away too. If you’re looking to get into spraying, look no further.

Amazing experience attending the courses at Abode Academy. Jamie and team run a fantastic academy. They cover everything you will need to embark on a career in spraying. With a max of four people attending each course you get a lot of time learning the practical side of spraying using the best equipment. You are made to feel welcome from the minute you arrive with plenty of tea and coffee 😁...

I had the best two days at the Abode Academy, Jamie, Anna and James were all so welcoming from the moment I walked through the door. I chose to do the Airless and HVLP course at Abode due to it being a practical and hands on course, which suits my style of learning down to a tea. The course and the training where absolutely top notch and have come away with the confidence to provide this service to my clients. The after care is already proving to be amazing as well, with access to a whole heap of online courses, advice and support. Jamie has already booked in a follow up call to see how I'm getting on.

Huge thanks to you all, and I can't thank you enough. Hugo

I've attended both the UPVC and Kitchen spraying courses at the Manchester and Wiltshire academies. I've learnt so much from Jamie and the Team. The courses are all hands on from the moment you step in and the after care is second to none. Jamie and Anna have been more than helpful with any quires since doing the courses. Highly recommended.

Professional training , with attention to detail , amazing experience .
Myself and my son attended ,,, was greeted and looked after like family …
James , was first class in his approach ..
Anna and Jamie a first class act …
highly recommend to anyone …
arrived as students , left as Good friends ,,, bursting with confidence …

an absolute must. Paul Barrand

Our instructor (Jamie) has a vast amount of experience and passion for the industry, as well as genuine enthusiasm when sharing this with his students. We had 3 members of staff attend an airless spraying course - with a range of experience and abilities, and Jamie was able to accommodate them all. I would highly recommend Abode Academy to anyone thinking of getting into spraying.

Training with abode is excellent, all the training is hands on and explained really well. James, Jamie & Anna are a fantastic team. Keep up the great work guys

Very interactive and hands on.
Great atmosphere, never a wrong time ask a question and no question to dumb.

The team at abode run and organised a faultless course, covering all things upvc every base was covered and loads of tips and tricks to make the job easier!

Can’t recommend the team and course enough!
Any one thinking about doing a course do it!

Basically...this course changed my life! Did the course in Manchester in may and now I've just handed my notice in at work(23rd july) I'm now just working 3 days a week for MYSELF! for more money than I could dream off. Between the team of jamie,anna and james you won't go wrong. Great after care also!

I recently visited the Abode Academy after years of waiting and saving up to start my spray journey, it was 1000% worth every single penny and the 250 mile round trip. Jamie,James and Anna are an incredible team. James although he didn’t train me, I could tell he was a valuable asset to Abode. Anna went out of her way to provide gluten free snacks and lunch for me and was so friendly. Jamie’s knowledge and passion shows. His training is laid back but incredibly informative. He made me feel very at ease while learning something alien to me.

Basically, I can’t recommend Abode academy enough! From start to finish everything was outstanding. I’ll be back for more courses in the near future.

Thank you
Cosy Room Interiors x

We had been planning to take this course for a while and it was everything and more! Lovely genuine people from the beginning with Anna through to our coach for the day James with Jamie providing us with extra knowledge.

We are already in the process of booking new dates for the special effects course and look forward to going back to learn more and start pushing this out for my business.

10/10 all day long

Thank you

I did the spray granite course. The team were extremely helpful and detailed with training. Highly recommend them and will be back for more courses

Totally recommend spraying, kitchens and spray granite courses at abode Academy

We have been going to The abode academy for over 3 years now. He has trained 6 of our decorators on all of his courses. The courses are amazing and has transformed our spraying skills to the next level. Couldn't recommend Jamie, James and Anna enough.

I recently took a training course on how to spray UPVC and I cannot recommend it enough. Jamie the instructor is extremely knowledgeable and made the learning process enjoyable and easy to understand.

The course covered everything from proper preparation techniques to different spray application methods, and I left confident in my ability to tackle any UPVC spraying project.

The hands-on experience provided during the course was invaluable and really helped solidify the concepts taught in the classroom.

I left the training feeling equipped and excited to start applying my new skills. Overall, I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn how to spray UPVC. It was well worth the investment since then I've done the kitchen spraying airless and granite courses and now have a thriving business and workshop that employs 5 staff including myself. I'd also like to add that even after I attended the course I was constantly on the phone to Jamie and Anna and the support I received and still do is phenomenal they really helped me get my business off the ground they are amazing and I'm truly grateful to them both this was the best decisions I've ever made it's given me financial freedom and I just luv the job I've come very far in a short space of time but I used what I was taught and knuckled down and gave it 110% and I've achieved more than I could of wished for it's been an amazing journey so far and I couldn't have done it without the help of Jamie and Anna so if your looking to start spraying this is the place to start! Just stay out of the south wales area 🤣