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One Day Furniture Upcycling Workshop

Description

One of the core reasons we started our business back in 2019, was to share skills and craftsmanship to enable people to live more sustainably so we are really glad that this Furniture Upcycling Workshop continues to be so popular. Tracy Watson from Blue Boy Furniture is a not only an expert professional furniture painter but a really great teacher, generously sharing her knowledge, experience and top tips. For this class we’d encourage you to take a look with fresh eyes in charity shops and lofts to bring new life to tired furniture pieces rather than throwing them away! The process of upcycling is incredibly rewarding, both from an environmental point of view as you save pieces from going into landfill but also as you can create some really unique pieces for your home. In this one-day workshop you are invited to bring your own piece of furniture and learn how to paint it beautifully under Tracy’s expert guidance. We would however recommend that you don't bring along granny's favourite side table... you will be learning the basics of upcycling and experimenting as you go so practising on a precious family heirloom may not be popular with the rest of the family! This is however, the perfect class for you if you have a piece of furniture at home which doesn’t fit your décor or needs a refresh. The class has been created specifically for beginners who want to learn how to paint furniture to a high standard in a fun, friendly and informal environment. What will the class cover? - How to prepare your piece of furniture for being painted so that the paint looks good and is durable. - The painting process and why each step is so important in making the piece look the very best it can. - The difference between mineral paints and chalk paints and the right brushes to use for different effects. - When to use painting primers and topcoats. - How to paint to achieve a really professional finish. - Loads of ideas and inspiration for future furniture painting projects. You will need to bring with you one piece of WOODEN furniture that you can carry on your own (to and from your car), which you will be working on throughout the day. Ideal sized pieces include a small side table, a trolley, sewing box, or a bedside table – that sort of thing. During the class you will be using a 500ml pot of Fusion mineral paint. In terms of colour, Tracy has an extensive range which you will be able to choose from in advance and subject to availability. PLEASE NOTE - you will NOT be able to use white paint on your furniture. There are several reasons why, and Tracy will explain more about this during your class! Once you have booked your class, we will send you Tracy's contact details so that you can liaise with her directly to choose your paint colour.