Black Paw upcycle project

Contact name: Scott McMillan

237
Total bookings

Rating

(94)

about 8 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: 6th Apr 2025

(2)

£125.00

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Shepton Mallet

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

1 day

Next date: 23rd Mar 2025

(6)

£155.00

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Shepton Mallet

Key skills for converting vans into campervans 1 day course

1 day

Next date: 22nd Feb 2025

(4)

£155.00

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Shepton Mallet

Key skills for converting vans into campervans 2 day course

2 days

Next date: 8th Mar 2025

(20)

£285.00

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Live online course

Live, online help with your first van build, and/or campervan conversion.

1 hour

Next date: 10th Feb 2025

£50.00

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Shepton Mallet

Resin crafting for beginners

1 day

Next date: 22nd Feb 2025

(22)

£145.00

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Shepton Mallet

Shabby chic skills for beginners

1 day

Next date: 6th Apr 2025

(5)

£135.00

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Shepton Mallet

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

2 days

Next date: 5th Apr 2025

(7)

£225.00

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Shepton Mallet

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

1 day

Next date: 5th Apr 2025

(28)

£135.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

29 Jan 25'

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

"Scott provides a great overview of all the processes and problems encountered in undertaking your own van conversion. He is obviously very skilled and experienced in the area and has a great knowledge which he is able to pass on to others with both patience and humour. It is well worth attending and will make the whole process seem less daunting for the inexperienced."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Peter thanks for a lovely review and glad you found the course helpful Scott"

26 Jan 25'

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

"Great knowledge! What you paid, it worth every single Penny! Thank you :) "

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Cihan Thanks for a great review. I glad you got so much from the course and thank you for asking lots of questions it makes my day great fun too. Scott"

8 Dec 24'

Ash Ibrahim reviewed: Resin crafting for beginners

"Fantastic course, the only one I found that is a day in duration, cover all the processes for a beginners and allows me to take my young daughter with me. Really great atmosphere, friendly, right dose of information, patients and enabling. You are encouraged to experiment. Very hands on, i asked plenty of questions.. high recommend it, will be bringing my old daughter with me next time Cakes 🎂 were delicious.. there is are really discipline dog that came every now and then and my 10 years old loved it. Coop just round the corner, easy to find. "

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Ash, It was such a pleasure having you and your daughter on the course—you were both fantastic company! I'm so glad you enjoyed the day. I was really impressed with some of the pieces you created; they truly showcased your creative side. Best regards, Scott"

6 Nov 24'

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

"Great course. Scott was very knowledgable and it was great to tap into his years of experience building campers. And its given me some clearer direction and ideas on what to put into my own camper, "

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

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