Black Paw upcycle project reviews

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

"Very recommendable if you are interested in starting your own camper van conversion. Scott is lovely and full of knowledge. Goes into every step in depth and creates a great environment. I loved it! "

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Thanks for a lovely review "

Vicci reviewed: Key skills for converting vans into campervans 1 day course

"Amazing day spent with Scott. My husband and I learnt so much, gained insightful advice and even had the most delicious cake from Sue. I have never understood electric circuits but we both got to set up a loom and I now get it! We now have the confidence to wire our own van. Scot was so helpful, patient and a great teacher. Definitely do this course if you are starting out on your van conversion journey. "

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"thanks for a great review. you were my best type of students. you got stuck in and asked lots of questions. which made it fun for me as well. good luck with your van build and remember have fun. Scott"

Sam reviewed: Shabby chic skills for beginners

"Really enjoyed the course. Scott and his team were really friendly and fun. Lots of hands on opportunities to try stuff out as well as hints and tips on all the various techniques available."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"thanks, Sam I had fun too"

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

"This course was absolutely fantastic! I came with my (young adult) daughter, who says ‘I had so much fun and left feeling very accomplished! Scott and Sue were welcoming and accommodating and easy to talk to. Scott was great at adapting to everyone’s interests and abilities and I left with so much new knowledge about woodworking and tools. He even made health and safety interesting! Would highly, highly recommend’. We came away with some lovely pieces and both feeling inspired. Thank you Scott and Sue, perfect day all round ?"

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Thanks Lucy for such a lovely review. I'm so glad you had a great day. You were both fun and got stuck in ( my favorite type of students). So keep building and making amazing things. Scott "

Jeremy Barnes (booked as a present by Mandy Cooper reviewed: Build your own fire pit / barbecue from recycled materials. A one day course in metal work skills for beginners.

"Fabulous day in the workshop with Scott, building a firepit. Would thoroughly recommend this course - enjoyable, insightful and a great way to relax whilst building something from recycled materials. Very friendly, helpful and rewarding. Thanks Scott"

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Jeremy thanks for the great review, I had fun too scott"

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

"Scott has a real passion for passing on knowledge about his craft, and over this weekend course, he delivered some very valuable hands-on knowledge about campervan electronics and plumbing. Thanks Scott!"

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Fraser thanks for the lovely review, I'm so happy you found it useful Scott"

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

"This course exceeded my expectations. Scott was a wealth of knowledge and experience. This is a very useful course for the DIY van conversion. Learnt additional bits and pieces about tools and testing kit. Thanks Scott. "

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Mike thanks for the great review. I enjoyed the course too as you lot asked lots of questions which makes it a joy to run. I could see you were enjoying it when you got your 12v water pump to actually pump water with the 12v lights and USB charging port all working at the same time and you built it all !!!!!. "

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

"Hi, thanks for the insightful weekend spent in your man cave! Great all round knowledge share with many interesting tips. Didn't know what to e expect with a short course, but happily suprised! Your own van build would certainly be a great asset to the weekend, many thanks!!!! "

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"hi Jamies thanks for the great review, I'm so happy you enjoyed it and found it fun and useful "

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

"I really enjoyed the course. Scott is a very friend guy and really knows his stuff. I learnt alot from the course and it gave me the confidence to get started on my own project. I forgot what he said about insurance though. Great venue. Great 2 days. Would definitely recommend. "

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

"My daughter did this course and loved it. She has left her own review"

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

"Great course covering all of the basics you need to know! Scott’s knowledge was superb and he could answer every question we had. He tailored the day to focus on the areas we were unsure on, and even had his daughter show us round her own self built campervan! A great day and cake and ice lollies in the heat were very welcome. Thanks a lot Scott! "

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

"I had the most amazing 2 days with Scott and his wife Sue! I have learnt so much, not just learning to deconstruct pallets and create and upcycle but they are both so giving in their wealth of wisdom, humour, creative skill and a 'can do' attitude. I have come away being inspired, full of creative energy and looking to book my next course with them. Worth every single penny and more. Quite frankly the best craft course I have ever done!"

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

"A very enjoyable day making the firepit with Scott. Learnt some very useful tips while working with the tools and ended up with a pretty cool bit of kit that's had some great comments from friends when they've seen it. Would recommend this for anyone looking to get hands on with metal work, you get plenty of support as you make it and you're also able to crack on when you've got your skills nailed."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi James thanks for the great review. I so glad you enjoyed the course. all you need to do now is fire it up and add the sausages "

Steph reviewed: Shabby chic skills for beginners

"Had such a fun day on the course. It was really informative and such a good experience. I left with loads more knowledge and the motivation to keep doing it and carrying on the new skills. Scott gave me loads of support and was really approachable. Would highly recommend"

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Steph thank you so much for the review and I'm so happy you had fun and felt like you learnt loads Scott"

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

"I had a brilliant day making a bird box from recycled pallets. Sue taught me to use a drill, hand saw, sanding machines and a chop saw. She was informative, patient, welcoming and great fun ."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Claire Thanks for a great review and keep it up. you made an amazing bird box on the day and now can make more at home sue"

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

"My wife and I attended the course recently and loved it! Scott talked us through how to source pallets as well as tips on picking the right kind and avoiding the wrong ones. He showed us the techniques to break down pallets into usable wood without destroying it as well as different tools that could be used in the process. After a chat and tea we were shown how to construct a simple toolbox/carry case then, after a safety prep talk, let loose in the workshop with Scott and his partner helping an guiding us along the way. By the end of the day I had a sturdy tool box for my bits and bobs. My wife (who decided to go in a different direction) had a lovely side table waiting to be painted, varnished and installed at home. Would definitely recommend this course. Scott and his partner are lovely and were great coaches. We're now planning on what were going to do next, as soon as we get some more pallets!"

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Tim & Charli Thank you for a great review and I'm so happy you enjoyed the course. all you need to do now is start collecting pallet and making amazing things. have fun Scott"

Phillip Reygate reviewed: Key skills for converting vans into campervans 1 day course

"My daughter and I attended the one day camper van conversion course run by Scott. The day was fantastic and I highly recommend it to anyone thinking of carrying out a van conversion. Scott emphasises the importance of planing the van to suit the owner and points out simple to make but costly mistakes to avoid. We learnt about lining the walls and ceiling, installing water and electric systems as well as heating. A look around Scott’s daughters van conversion helped us to understand the systems that we’d learnt about earlier in the day. The amount of knowledge that Scott has on the subject has inspired my daughter and given her the confidence to make a start which she hopes to do very soon. We both found it a very informative and enjoyable day with the added bonus of homemade chocolate cake from Scott’s wife Sue. Thanks again and good to meet you all."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Phillip thank you for such a great review . im so grad you found it useful. and I will let Sue know you liked the cake"

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

"It was a very enjoyable day. Very rewarding using the angle grinder plus you get to take your firepit home. Scott and Sue are very welcoming."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Thanks for the feedback"

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

"Hi Mr Scott, My name is Antonio, I'm planning to do the course on May this year. One of my questions is in the course do you teach how to cut the roof? and do you provide a certificate please. Regards Antonio"

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Antonio to answer your questions we cover cutting holes in your van for things like electrical hook ups and windows. but we don't cover doing the roof. we also don't do a certificate. but we do take photos you can show off to others after the course. If you have more questions please email me as this link is really for people who have already done a course with us and want to leave feedback thanks Scott"

Beth Lazell reviewed: Shabby chic skills for beginners

"We did this one day course a while ago and still remember how good it was, especially in comparison to other courses people run for creative arts and crafts. We were welcomed, provided with drinks and health & safety was part of the day. A toilet was provided and you could wash your hands whenever you wished. Sadly this is not the case with all courses. The hosts were very friendly and good tutors too. Would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn, try things out and also be encouraged. We left feeling uplifted and positive, having had a most enjoyable and informative day."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Beth Thank you for the feed back. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day Scott"

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

"We had an amazing couple of days working with pallets. Scott was an excellent teacher and had lots of advice and tips for things he'd learned the hard way. I came away with a great garden tool caddy and a lovely lamp, all made by me! Scott barely blinked and was then incredibly helpful to my sister who made a herb planter the width of our car and a garden gate!!! Thanks so much Scott and Sue."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi , I'm so grad you and your sister enjoyed the weekend. It was great to have you both get stuck in and try all the different skills we covered during the course and have fun at the same time. Scott"

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

"I absolutely loved this weekend and I'm so proud of the things I made. Not only was this a brilliant way to learn to make things of pallets but Scott was full of helpful advice about woodworking in general. It seems incredible do have learnt so much in such a short and enjoyable space of time."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"thank you Sally for such a lovely review. I'm so grad you enjoyed the weekend"

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

"I had the best couple of days on the pallet up cycling course. I absolutely loved it. Scott was so friendly and helpful, sharing so much of his knowledge for so many things. Amazing cake homemade by Scott’s lovely wife Sue who taught us how to transfer pictures onto wood as well as sharing her knowledge for many other techniques. We were made to feel so at home , just trying to decide what course I do with then next ! Amazing fun ,knowledge , cake , laughs and brilliant value , thank you again so much. Now looking at buying a sliding mitre saw while husband rolls his eyes !!! ;) Jane x"

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Jane Thank you for such a lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you on the course and im so grad you had an amazing time and definitely get your own sliding mitre saw Scott"

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

"Really informative, good fun and interesting weekend. Scott covered a huge span of topics and was able to give extra insight and tips. Suitable for handy DIY people and complete beginners- felt very welcome and came away with a lot of knowledge you wouldn’t get from a book or video."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"thanks for a lovely review. im so pleased you liked the weekend."

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

"Great course, thanks Scott, much appreciated. Also thanks for others on the course, really good to meet you and hang out for the weekend."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Lee thanks for the feed back. i had fun too. keep building Scott"