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Upcycling courses, classes and workshops taught all across the UK. Upcycling is all the rage right now in Britain! From clothing to furniture this eco-trend is all about creating your own unique style from cast-offs! Have great fun and be inspired by the myriad ways you can re-use unwanted stuff. Our upcycling courses introduce you to fantastic ways to transform unwanted things into something to cherish. This is a great way to spend time with a group of friends and create new ideas for your wardrobe and home - all from things you used to throw in the bin.

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Upcycling paper decoupage furniture workshop with ReVamp Boutique

Upcycling paper decoupage furniture workshop with ReVamp Boutique

In-person course

Essex - Next course on 4th October 2021

What you will learn: Sarah will be sharing her skills of upcycling with you on this workshop and helping you transform a drab piece into something creative and desirable, having fun along the way in this relaxed workshop for any level! The workshop covers painting and decoupage and we teach a further creative technique of "how to make your piece yours" and alternative inspiration and techniques will be discussed throughout the two days. A picture of your chosen piece and wallpaper will need to be emailed to us latest 5...

What you will learn: Sarah will be sharing her skills of upcycling with you on this workshop and helping you transform a drab piece into something creative and desirable, having...

Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

In-person course

Lancashire - Next course on 21st October 2021

Would you like to be taken through the process of upcycling a piece of furniture from start to finish? This ‘bring your own piece’ full day course will give you all the tools, tips and advice to beautifully upcycle your piece of furniture. This will include being shown how to prep, sand, paint and finish your item using exciting, modern paint techniques that will breathe a new lease of life into you chosen piece. If you have always wanted to upcycle furniture, but felt like you would benefit from professional...

Would you like to be taken through the process of upcycling a piece of furniture from start to finish? This ‘bring your own piece’ full day course will give you...

A fresh start for 2021 - interior design taster course live online

A fresh start for 2021 - interior design taster course live online

Live online course

- Next course on 25th September 2021

Freshen up your home and clear the clutter for 2021! In two hours, you’ll learn the key elements of design and pick up the skills, solutions and inspiration you need to transform your home. I will contact you a few days before your course for any special design requests - that way, we can include some elements that are personal to you. Group sizes will be kept small for that reason too. With flexible morning, afternoon, evening and weekend slots available, you’re sure to find a time to suit your...

Freshen up your home and clear the clutter for 2021! In two hours, you’ll learn the key elements of design and pick up the skills, solutions and inspiration you need...

Furniture upcycling workshop with Done up North

Furniture upcycling workshop with Done up North

In-person course

West Yorkshire - Next course on 21st September 2021

If you want to learn how to upcycle furniture with a cool new Modern look then this is the class for you! It's a fun, informal workshop but with some serious upcycling going on as I take you right through the process of transforming a piece of your own furniture with a fabulous contemporary painted finish & giving it a whole new unique design. We'll work through the essential steps preparing and repairing your furniture before painting before moving on to learn the way to get the smoothest paint finish...

If you want to learn how to upcycle furniture with a cool new Modern look then this is the class for you! It's a fun, informal workshop but with some...

An Introduction to Upcycling

An Introduction to Upcycling

In-person course

Suffolk - Next course on 20th November 2021

This introductory course will walk you through all the basics of how to take an unloved piece of furniture, prepare and paint it to restore it, ready for everyday use again. Join us from 10:30am to 3:30pm at the Little Gems Creative Centre at Bakers Hall, Mount Bures. We encourage you to bring your own small piece of furniture to work on. (Ideally something not too sentimental to start off with). A small bookcase, cabinet, table etc would be ideal. We will ask you to send photos of what you...

This introductory course will walk you through all the basics of how to take an unloved piece of furniture, prepare and paint it to restore it, ready for everyday use...

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Workshop - An introduction to the Annie Sloan Method - Techniques 1 by Little Gems Interiors

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Workshop - An introduction to the Annie Sloan Method - Techniques 1 by Little Gems Interiors

In-person course

Suffolk - Next course on 2nd October 2021

An ideal workshop for beginners whether you are completely new to craft & painting or simply to Annie Sloan Paint. This workshop will equip you with the basic skills needed to get started with your first up-cycling project and to learn about Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan, sample the paint, brushes & waxes. The main techniques covered are: Colour mixing Two colour distressing Texturing Chalk Paint ™ to achieve a vintage look Cracking Chalk Paint ™ Flat finish Colour wash Wax application

An ideal workshop for beginners whether you are completely new to craft & painting or simply to Annie Sloan Paint. This workshop will equip you with the basic skills needed...

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Workshop - Annie Sloan techniques for colour & style - Techniques 2 by Little Gems Interiors

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Workshop - Annie Sloan techniques for colour & style - Techniques 2 by Little Gems Interiors

In-person course

Suffolk - Next course on 7th November 2021

This is our advanced workshop for anyone who has some experience of using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and would like to learn some fantastic new techniques and gain confidence in using these products and develop your create style. The main techniques covered are: Flat finish Ombre Stencilling Image Transfer Gilding Craqueler Frottage"

This is our advanced workshop for anyone who has some experience of using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and would like to learn some fantastic new techniques and gain confidence in...

Rag Rug Half Day Workshop - Grange Over Sands

Rag Rug Half Day Workshop - Grange Over Sands

In-person course

Cumbria - Next course on 25th September 2021

Have fun turning old t-shirts and forgotten favourites into recycled works of art with the age-old skill of rag rugging. In this half day class you will learn all the skills you will need to be able to make unique rag rugs, cushions and art to spice up your home. Careful though, it’s addictive! In this workshop you will learn all the rag rug basics – how to use the rag rug equipment, how to select and prepare materials and how to do the two types of rag rugging (loopy...

Have fun turning old t-shirts and forgotten favourites into recycled works of art with the age-old skill of rag rugging. In this half day class you will learn all the...

Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

In-person course

Derbyshire - Next course on 19th October 2021

Whether you want to upholster an old footstool, recover and revise a lampshade and stand, use decoupage to create a quirky chest of drawers or desk, make a roman blind or simply learn to use a sewing machine....this is the workshop for you! Lucy has oodles of skills and ideas to inspire you! From decoupage, paint effects, fabric application and quirky design concepts, this workshop will give you the skills and inspiration to transform your interior product. As well as learning many skills and techniques from Lucy you will also...

Whether you want to upholster an old footstool, recover and revise a lampshade and stand, use decoupage to create a quirky chest of drawers or desk, make a roman blind...

Mosaics - a one day course in Sheringham

Mosaics - a one day course in Sheringham

In-person course

Norfolk - Next course on 2nd January 2022

One day mosaic courses in Sheringham for up to 4 students, to ensure individual attention. No drawing skills required, I can provide you with a variety of patterns to achieve stunning results! This is a chance to learn the basic techniques & experience some of the joys of working with these wonderful materials – glass, porcelain, china, mirror, ceramic, glass tessesrae (mosaic tiles) and many other ‘found’ materials. I run three different one-day courses (Level 1 to Level 3), which together cover most of the techniques you'll need to create...

One day mosaic courses in Sheringham for up to 4 students, to ensure individual attention. No drawing skills required, I can provide you with a variety of patterns to achieve...

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