Furniture Upcycling Intro: Prep, Paint & Design Techniques

Description

Learn how to paint and upcycle your own furniture with Nicky from Done up North. You'll find out the key techniques to update your old or tired furniture with a stylish new look and how to make sure it doesn't chip or scratch and stays looking good! We'll cover everything from colour choice and planning your re-style, to the best way to preparing your furniture ready to paint and then how to achieve a super smooth new paint job. You'll get to work with Fusion Mineral Paint - a much-loved specialist furniture paint, that gives a beautiful matt finish, which is easy to work with but is hard-wearing and requires no top coat at all to be durable. It is made from natural ingredients so is non-toxic, lead free, virtually odourless and has no volatile organic compounds (VOC) meaning it's kinder to the environment as well as us. We'll also be able to have a look at a decorative techniques to accentuate your piece such as stencilling, tape design, decoupage and adding metallic details and discuss ways to protect your furniture. This is a beginner class so no experience is necessary and you'll take home your lovely re-finished piece and the knowledge and confidence to tackle even more upcycling projects. Furniture upcycling doesn't require a lot of investment to get started and is a great thing to be able to do to add a personal touch to your home but it is so worth learning the best techniques, tools and products to use to save you wasting money, make the process easier and enjoyable and the result more polished and long-lasting. I'll share my tried-and-tested tips and techniques gained over 5 years as a professional with you on this fun, informal workshop and help you get started upcycling in style! If you have any questions about it please message me for a chat :) What to bring: You simply need to bring a small unpainted piece of furniture to work on such as a side table or small bedside cabinet. Comments from past work shoppers: "I really loved doing the furniture painting course with Nicky. She’s so patient and kind, very knowledgeable and incredibly generous with her time. I was so pleased with the end result. The course is great value for money in amazing surroundings and I feel empowered to get on with some projects solo now. Highly recommended." "I would like to thank you for a very informative, interesting, and productive day. I've already recommended your course to a friends daughter. I’m sure not only beneficial but interesting." "Fantastic day yesterday Nicky really enjoyed it and looking forward to more!!" "Nicky's tutorials are so informative. Her work is inspirational. Highly recommended." About me: I am Nicky, an award-winning furniture designer and upcycler who has featured in interiors magazines like Reclaim and Real Homes and demonstrated at events such as Grand Designs Live. I have recently joined the artists on BBC Television's Money for Nothing. I'm an associate member of the House of Upcycling, the UK's leading authority on professional upcycling. I've been teaching aspiring upcyclers online and in person and via my Facebook groups for over 5 years. I'm happy to create tailored workshops or demonstrations if you are looking for something specific, please get in touch for a chat! If you think you might be unable to attend please let me know as soon as you can so I can do my best to help. Please also get in touch should you have anything else you'd like to ask or arrangements to be made to help you attend. Occasionally workshops won't go ahead when numbers are too low to cover overheads and in that case you will be offered a transfer or, if no dates are suitable, a full refund. Non Disclosure: The course materials and designs are the copyright of Done up North and are provided for personal use only and must not be reproduced or shared.

What's included in the price?

All paint supplies and tools required for the class Protective equipment such as aprons, gloves and dust masks On the day discounts on our Upcycling products Refreshments & light snacks

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Nicky Cash at Done up North

with Craft Courses since 2018

Message the tutor

I am Nicky, an award-winning furniture designer and upcycler who has featured in interiors magazines like Reclaim and Real Homes and demonstrated at events such as Grand Designs Live. I have recently joined the artists on BBC1's Money for Nothing. I'm an associate member of the House of Upcycling, the UK's leading authority on professional upcycling. I've been teaching aspiring upcyclers online and in person and via my Facebook groups for over 3 years. I'm happy to create tailored workshops or demonstrations if you are looking for something specific, please get in touch for a chat!