Top 10 Best Furniture Painting classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

During your 30 day experience you will have access to our secondary studio where we can help you see any of your creative projects through to fruition. Our secondary studio has a private working bench and shelves above it. Tools and materials subject to bespoke requirements Included in this, you will have an initial consultation from a woodworking expert, Richard, who will be able to help you with any project and problems that may arise during your work. We will also have a wide range of additional materials and tools that you will be able to upgrade to use if needed. Although, it is expected that you will have arranged the main materials for your experience which we’d be happy to help you with. Throughout your 30 days you will be able to come and go from the studio as you wish.

In June's special we will create from our imagination. No reference pictures in this class. We will find inspiration within ourselves and create a series of little artworks by using paints, markers, pen and pencil. No drawing/painting experience is needed. Drawing for your imagination does not have to be scary. Today we will create fun art and it does not have to be perfect. We all have a whole library of ideas, pictures, objects and experiences within ourselves and I will help you using that library to create art.

This dynamic class is a practical introduction to the absolute basics of painting and drawing. We will start by the exploration of the fundamentals of Perspective, Drawing in proportion, Line and form, Composition, Texture and Colour Theory. Drawing and painting what we see first. We will then move on to look into well known art movements like Cubism, Surrealism and approaches to Art like Abstraction and Frottage. Then lastly, encouragement to develop to your own work as artists through either set projects or if you want, you can do your own thing. The rolling nature of the classes suits an absolute beginner, hobbyist as well those who have had some experience and have in mind to use the classes to build a body of work to study the subject further. The structure of the classes are based on the elements found in existing fine art foundation courses, while being fun and for those who want to unwind after a weeks work. Once or twice yearly landscape painting trips to Hampstead Heath during the summer bring the online and in person together. (Weather depending) The course is run by Derek Ogbourne a widely exhibited practicing artist with 25 years of teaching experience.

This class in Wandsworth covers the basics of furniture decoration techniques - going above and beyond simply repainting a piece of furniture, this course shows how to apply different techniques for a truly unique style. In this class During this course, you will learn; How to paint with stencils How to use glaze How to apply creckle, decoupage and other advanced techniques The Decorative techniques class covers: Painting with stencils (plain and textured with Autentico 3D Embossing Terrapieno) Creating your own design and learn how to decoupage How to use Autentico Crackle with two colours How to obtain a distressed finish with sand paper and wet cloth We supply you with a wooden board to learn the techniques on or you may choose to bring your own pieces, such as: Wooden trays and boxes Wine boxes Crates Other materials such as papier mache, clay or metal Now you can Redesign those boring pieces of furniture you have been meaning to replace Get the family together for weekend restyling projects Experiment with techniques to find your unique style

Do you ever wake up, stroll downstairs and let that painfully bland piece of furniture in your living room get you down? Fear no more - Obby has the solution! In this class This class is suited for anyone, beginners to pros - so come down to Battersea and give your furniture a makeover at The Old School Club. Paint your furniture with some outstanding Autentico paint - the best paint in the land they say. Don't believe us? See for yourself at this furniture workshop, where you will be provided with a variety of colours to jazz up your furniture. So now you've made your decision and you want to paint that chair, stool, small table or shelf unit, where do you start? Painting furniture does require a little preparation and design, as well as some technique! During this class you will learn how to: prepare your piece of furniture (light sanding, primer or paint remover) choose your colour combinations to make a unique design. paint your piece to obtain the best results (we will cover the main painting techniques) obtain your desired finish (distressed, modern, vintage) apply wax to obtain your desired finish If you've got any furniture that you think needs some sprucing up, maybe a chair or a stool, you've got to get down to Battersea and take this course - you've really got no leg to stand on.. (sorry)

An easy-to-use furniture paint, with no need to strip, sand or use chemicals? It must be Autentico. This class is for the beginner who already has a piece in mind, but doesn't quite trust themselves to let loose on the real thing. Sound familiar? In this class Autentico Vintage chalk based paint was especially developed using old recipes and all natural ingredients so doesn't include any harmful additives. That makes it great for children's furniture. In this class, you'll get to experiment on sample wood panels while you perfect the technique, before setting to work on your own furniture. During this introductory session you'll learn about: colour ranges and how to combine backgrounds different techniques you need for a distressed or modern look working with wax to obtain a unique finish Now you can Rescue the old dining chairs from your Mum's house and give them a new lease on life Design yourself a bedroom dressing table unlike any you've ever seen before Win some serious Pinterest cred Keep There's no need to bring anything (other than yourself) as all materials and tools are included. It'll help if you've got a project in mind though. Either way you'll get to take home your sample board for inspiration, and The Old School Club offer a 10% discount on all Autentico paint purchases on the day.

Unleash your creative spirit on your home. Throw away the interior design magazines. This comprehensive, practical course is unique in talking through your ideas, identifying your style and then letting you paint, sand and drill to make your own handmade furniture. In this class Taught over five informative, fun sessions, advance your ideas and skills from a personalised mood board to upcycling your own piece of furniture. A range of techniques and DIY skills are covered, including painting, upholstery, a guide to soft furnishings and finishing tips. Everything you need to go forth and decorate. Be the king or queen of DIY in your own castle! Now you can Stop watching DIY programs from the sofa and get your drill out - much more fun; Finally match your cushions to your favourite socks (you know you want to); Dazzle your guests with your own special kind of home - made. Keep You will love sitting on your chosen chair that you have upholstered yourself, while you order material for the curtains you have always wanted to make, at the table you have upcycled with that snazzy design. Don't worry about bringing anything in for the first session, any materials you need can be bought at the school.