Upcycling courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

In-person course

Lancashire - Next course on 15th July 2021

£95

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...

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Platinum AWARD

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Rag Rug Workshop - Full Day - York

In-person course

North Yorkshire - Next course on 29th May 2021

£75

Have fun turning old t-shirts and forgotten favourites into recycled works of art with the age-old skill of rag rugging. In our Yorkshire full 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 spend the morning learning the different techniques working on a sunflower and then in the afternoon have the chance to start a rug, cushion, wreath or smaller project You will...

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

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Interior design workshop in historical Norwich

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Interior design workshop in historical Norwich

In-person course

Norfolk - Next course on 20th May 2021

£95

Would you like to transform your home but aren’t sure where to start? Do you have great ideas for paint colours and prints but don’t know how to bring a design together? Fancy a fun day away, meeting some lovely people and being inspired? On this one-day introductory interior design course, you’ll learn how to create your own A3 design board for a room of your choice, giving you the skills, solutions and inspiration you need to tackle the rest of your house too. Join me, Dawn Manwaring, at my...

Would you like to transform your home but aren’t sure where to start? Do you have great ideas for paint colours and prints but don’t know how to bring a...

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An Introduction to Upcycling

In-person course

Suffolk - Next course on 23rd June 2021

£95

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.

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...

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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 19th June 2021

£65

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...

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

In-person course

Suffolk - Next course on 20th June 2021

£75

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...

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Gold AWARD

Shabby chic skills for beginners

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 31st July 2021

£98

Either bring a small piece of furniture you want to work on or choose a chair from the course stock, to use during the day and take home at the end. Day includes changing appearances by -burning -dying -distressed paint effects -oils -salt paint -chalk paint -stencilling

Either bring a small piece of furniture you want to work on or choose a chair from the course stock, to use during the day and take home at the...

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Training course in upcycling with pallets. An introduction to making furniture with pallets for beginners in Somerset: two days

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 22nd May 2021

£175

Upcycling with Pallets two day course. The course will cover the tools and techniques used in taking apart a pallet and turning it into something new, using upcycling skills and reclaimed timber. This course is for anyone who wishes to learn how to turn pallets into something useful. Courses are run every month throughout the year (except August) just ask for the updated list. Day one: During the day we will cover:- • Pallet sourcing. • Taking apart a pallet. • Designing your project. • Marking out. • Using hand...

Upcycling with Pallets two day course. The course will cover the tools and techniques used in taking apart a pallet and turning it into something new, using upcycling skills and...

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One day welding course

In-person course

Essex - Next course on 22nd May 2021

£168

Here, at Allied Welding, we are pleased to offer an insight into the vast world of both Arc & MIG welding. Ideal for people who like the idea of being able to weld, but do not want to commit to a lengthy course over many hours and several sessions. With our teacher to student ratio of 1:5 we are able to cover a lot more material whilst providing you with more time with the teacher than what you would get with a normal class. The idea is to take enthusiastic...

Here, at Allied Welding, we are pleased to offer an insight into the vast world of both Arc & MIG welding. Ideal for people who like the idea of being...

Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

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Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

In-person course

Derbyshire - Next course on 8th June 2021

£110

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...