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Black Paw upcycle project

Contact name: Scott McMillan
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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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Build your own bird box or bug house from recycled materials for beginners
1 day
Next date: 11th Jan 2026
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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
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Key skills for converting vans into campervans 1 day course
1 day
Next date: 13th Dec 2025
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Key skills for converting vans into campervans 2 day course
2 days
Next date: 13th Dec 2025
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Key skills for converting vans into campervans a 1 to 3 day course
3 days
Next date: 7th Dec 2025
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Make & Take. 4 Crafts in One Memorable Day
1 day
Next date: 13th Dec 2025
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Resin crafting for beginners
1 day
Next date: 6th Dec 2025
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Shabby chic skills for beginners
1 day
Next date: 11th Jan 2026
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The Decoupage Experience – Paper Meets Potential
1 day
Next date: 25th Jan 2026
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Training course in upcycling with pallets for beginners in Somerset: two days
2 days
Next date: 10th Jan 2026
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Training course in upcycling with pallets. An introduction to making furniture with pallets for beginners
1 day
Next date: 10th Jan 2026

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
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 "

5 Oct 25'

T & D Michael reviewed: Resin crafting for beginners

"Myself and my husband attended the beginners resin course it was brilliant Scott was very informative we learnt loads. He made us feel at ease straight away would highly recommend thanks to his wife for the cake much appreciatedD"

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi I'm glad you enjoyed the day. I had fun Scott "

3 Oct 25'

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

"Absolutely brilliant. Informative and fun, with a great finished product. Will definitely do a course with Black Paw again 😀"

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Thanks Alison I'll let sue know you enjoyed her workshop and I totally agree your bug and bird boxes look amazing at the end of the day Scott "