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Ever admired hand painted furniture? Here's your chance to learn from an expert! Learning skills that help you improve your decorating at home our instructor shows you how to customise any item, large or small, to fit your scheme

Whether your taste is shabby chic, traditional , funky or a smart contemporary look you’ll learn how to achieve a professional finish—anything is possible

If however you can't commit to two hours each week you can do a shabby chic project in a one-day workshop (just click on the number 2 above to see more details)

All materials and tools are available—just bring your project, an apron and sense of adventure

Level: All
Teacher: Chrissy Rhodes and Emma Hodgson
Course Length: 2 hour sessions—weekly for as long as you want
Next date: Various - click on Book Online to see all available dates in the calendar
Fee: £6 per hour plus £5 materials every 4th week - pay as you go

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Furniture

Furniture Re-Vamp - Shabby Chic

Learn how to give tired furniture a new lease of life with the Shabby Chic look in this very interesting workshop. With our expert painter and decorator's help you will work through a range of techniques including painting, colour washing, distressing, decorating and varnishing

Bring along any reasonably sized object: chairs, small drawers, shelves, mirrors etc. If these are pre-waxed or varnished you will need to sand these down prior to the workshop

All materials for the day will be supplied. If you would like to discuss your colour choice before the day please give us a ring on 01723 859060 to have a chat with Chrissy. Please bring a packed lunch along with you on the day

You will find this workshop easy, great fun and very, very satisfying

Level: All
Teacher: Chrissy Rhodes
Course Length: 10.30am to 3pm
Next date: Saturday 23rd Jun 2012
Fee: £38

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Gift Boxes

Gift Boxes

If Birthday, Christmas or Special Occasion presents are a problem create your own. A personalised gift box, keepsake or memory box are always very much appreciated. Get excited and inspired—the Workshop is brim full of ideas.

You are given step by step instruction in choosing colours, design and with a huge range of stencils to choose from anything is achievable. You may want to try and decoupage your box!

All materials are available—just bring an apron and an open mind! We have a range of boxes for you to choose from at a cost of £4 upwards or bring your own—we don't mind!

Level: All
Teacher: Chrissy Rhodes and Emma Hodgson
Course Length: 2 hour sessions—weekly for as long as you like
Next date: Various - click on Book Online to see all available dates on calendar.
Fee: £6 per hour plus £5 materials every 4th week - pay as you go

Book Online
 

Home Accessories

Home Accessories

Designed by you! Give a new look to any skip find, old or plain object for the sheer fun of it.

Our friendly instructor will guide you through the process: find out what your personal style is and by making use of a variety of techniques; mosaics, decoupage, stencilling help you achieve miraculous results - one your family will be amazed at.

All materials are available—just bring your project, an apron and sense of adventure.

Level: All
Teacher: Chrissy Rhodes and Emma Hodgson
Course Length: 2 hour sessions—weekly for as long as it takes
Next date: Various - click on Book Online to see all available dates on calendar.
Fee: £6 per hour plus £5 materials every 4th week - pay as you go

Book Online
 

Wall Art

Wall Art

Fancy creating your own wall art in colours and patterns that suit your interior—its all possible using stencils.

You learn to take an image from fabric or wallpaper, create a stencil from it and apply to a canvas. Alternatively you use a stencil or stencils from our very extensive range. You even add texture if thats the look youre after. Go on—treat yourself,a friend or family member to something utterly unique and very personal.

All materials are available—just bring your canvas, an apron and an open mind!

Level: All
Teacher: Chrissy Rhodes and Emma Hodgson
Course Length: 2 hour sessions—weekly for as long as it takes
Next date: Various - click on Book Online to see all available dates on calendar.
Fee: £6 per hour plus £5 materials every 4th week - pay as you go

Book Online
 

The Lovely Things People Say...

"Learning the skills to take old furniture that I've always wanted to 'do up' and actually make it look good - fantastic!"
(Painted Furniture) - Kellie Johnson

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  • Chrissy Rhodes

    Finally got the bottom office cleared. Now have private space where I can lock myself away and paint (musn't let Ian get hold of the keys!)

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