Black Paw upcycle project

Contact name: Scott McMillan

286
Total bookings

Rating

(114)

about 9 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Scott has been upcycling furniture for many years, but it was only after family and friends asked how they could make the inventive pieces in his home that Scott first started sharing his skills. Over 7 years later Scott continues to host a number of Black Paw upcycling experiences in his workshop, helping people to create their own pieces of upcycled furniture and learn the skills needed to upcycle at home.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Shepton Mallet

Build your own bird box or bug house from recycled materials for beginners

1 day

Next date: 8th Feb 2026

(3)

£142.00

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Build your own fire pit / barbecue from recycled materials. A one day course in metal work skills for beginners.

1 day

Next date: 22nd Feb 2026

(6)

£155.00

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Key skills for converting vans into campervans 1 day course

1 day

Next date: 14th Feb 2026

(4)

£164.00

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Key skills for converting vans into campervans 2 day course

2 days

Next date: 14th Feb 2026

(25)

£296.00

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Key skills for converting vans into campervans a 1 to 3 day course

3 days

Next date: 14th Feb 2026

£436.00

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Make & Take. 4 Crafts in One Memorable Day

1 day

Next date: 31st Jan 2026

(2)

£149.00

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Resin crafting for beginners

1 day

Next date: 21st Feb 2026

(30)

£145.00

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Shabby chic skills for beginners

1 day

Next date: 8th Feb 2026

(6)

£135.00

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The Decoupage Experience – Paper Meets Potential

1 day

Next date: 1st Feb 2026

£149.00

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Training course in upcycling with pallets for beginners in Somerset: two days

2 days

Next date: 7th Feb 2026

(8)

£225.00

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Training course in upcycling with pallets. An introduction to making furniture with pallets for beginners

1 day

Next date: 7th Feb 2026

(30)

£135.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

24 Jan 26'

Ed reviewed: Key skills for converting vans into campervans 2 day course

"I did a two day campervan conversion course with Scott in Jan 2026 and would strongly recommend it. I came with hours of YouTube research, but limited practical skills. I left with confidence and a clear idea of the steps I needed to build my van. Most valuable was also knowing pitfalls to avoid and the answer to questions where online research was contradictory. Scott has a calm and fun manner, which meant the weekend flew by. I really enjoyed the workshop and think it's a great way to set your build on the right track."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"hi Ed I so glad you found the course helpful and I total agree with you some of the info you find on line can be contradictory or even dangerous Scott"

9 Dec 25'

Russ Martin reviewed: Resin crafting for beginners

"Brilliant day. Got loads of information and guidance for carrying on practicing. "

23 Nov 25'

Rachel reviewed: Make & Take. 4 Crafts in One Memorable Day

"Thoroughly recommend a great day full of variety and lots of interesting crafts to dip into. Never bored, but never rushed either, Scott paced the day brilliantly. Thank you Scott for a really enjoyable day."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Rachel, I'm so glad you had a great day. I thought the stuff you created looked amazing keep crafting Scott "

17 Nov 25'

Joy reviewed: Make & Take. 4 Crafts in One Memorable Day

"What a great day! Perfectly paced and all crafts were achievable and interesting to make. Where possible recycled items were used. Scott was an excellent teacher and very patient. Highly recommend spending a day in Scott's very well equipped workshop. Excellent value and so pleased with all my items (bug box, resin shapes, decoupaged tins, wooden heart and water marbled fan and papers."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Thanks joy I'm so glad you enjoyed the day I had fun too Keep crafting Scott "