Our Story

FARRAGOZ was born out of a deep passion for authentic patina and the timeless beauty of aged surfaces. For years, as furniture painters and decorators, we struggled to recreate finishes that truly looked old, relying on commercial paints and solvents that fell short — and carried hidden costs in health and sustainability.

Through extensive research and experimentation, FARRAGOZ developed a way forward: traditional, homemade paints crafted from recipes that have stood the test of centuries. These paints — made from basic ingredients — are not only safer and more sustainable, but they also achieve the depth, character, and soul that mass‑produced coatings cannot replicate.

Since its founding, FARRAGOZ has been dedicated to teaching these methods to a global audience. Thousands of students have learned how to make, apply, and distress traditional paints, discovering the joy of creating finishes that echo the beauty of antiques, historic buildings, and museum‑quality surfaces.

Our Ethos: Craft, Not Commerce

At FARRAGOZ, we believe authentic craft is not for sale — it is practiced, learned, and lived.

• No quick fixes or branded kits. We reconnect you with timeless methods that endure for generations.
• Independence through craft. Making your own paint frees you from factory‑made products designed to fail.
• Authenticity adds value. Surfaces finished with traditional methods carry history, depth, and soul.
• Sustainability and self‑sufficiency. Our approach respects the environment and empowers individuals.
• Museum‑quality standards. These are not “craft projects,” but finishes worthy of preservation.

What We Stand For

FARRAGOZ is more than a set of courses. It is a movement to preserve tradition, empower creativity, and inspire independence. By studying original aged pieces and practicing historic techniques, our students learn not only how to recreate patina, but also how to carry forward a legacy of craft that resists disposable trends.