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Black Paw upcycle project

Contact name: Scott McMillan
231
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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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Build your own bird box or bug house from recycled materials for beginners
1 day
Next date: 9th Feb 2025
(2)
£125.00
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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: 11th Jan 2025
(6)
£155.00
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Key skills for converting vans into campervans 1 day course
1 day
Next date: 22nd Feb 2025
(4)
£155.00
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Key skills for converting vans into campervans 2 day course
2 days
Next date: 25th Jan 2025
(18)
£285.00
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Live, online help with your first van build, and/or campervan conversion.
1 hour
Next date: 8th Jan 2025
£50.00
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Resin crafting for beginners
1 day
Next date: 12th Jan 2025
(22)
£145.00
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Shabby chic skills for beginners
1 day
Next date: 9th Feb 2025
(5)
£135.00
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Training course in upcycling with pallets for beginners in Somerset: two days
2 days
Next date: 8th Feb 2025
(7)
£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: 8th Feb 2025
(28)
£135.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
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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5 Nov 24'

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

"I don’t usually do reviews unless it was something awful and have to warn others or if it is something so good it is definitely worth it. And this van conversation course was the latter!!!!! It was great! Scott had so much knowledge and the two days was filled with information and this information wasn’t random but specialised to your van build. However the only way to get the most out of it is if you/me ask loads of questions through out. And Scott wanted this also so he could tailor the course to the needs of what I was looking for in a van. Finally just be prepared for a lot of information in a short space of time which can be bad if you are not prepared for it but it is all incredibly important and beneficial information. Once again it was a great weekend and well worth the drive down there!! Thomas "

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"thanks, Thomas for a lovely review. I grad you found it useful and fun. As you said it is best if you keep asking questions, so you get the best from the course. but I also like the challenge as everyone's van build is different and I love the puzzle of helping people get the most from the weekend"

8 Oct 24'

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

"We had a super day at Scott's workshop learning about all things pallets and woodworking. He was an excellent teacher and we very much valued his patience, expertise, and humour. Thanks to him, we went home with a decent shoe rack and wine box. Thanks very much!"

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"hi I'm grad you both had a great day. I had fun too so thanks scott "

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