FURNITURE UPCYCLING WORKSHOP 2: Restore & Revitalise Wood

Name: FURNITURE UPCYCLING WORKSHOP 2: Restore & Revitalise Wood
Start: 2025-02-23T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-23T17:30:00+00:00
Location: Craft HQ

Schedule

Sun Feb 23 2025 at 10:00 am to 05:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Craft HQ | Birkenhead, EN

On this workshop you'll learn more advanced techniques for repairing, restoring, enhancing and protecting the natural wood in the process of upcycling.
You'll get to find out the key techniques to revitalise old or tired furniture with a stylish new look and sure it doesn't chip or scratch and stays looking good long term with professional refinishing know-how.
No experience is necessary and you'll take home your lovely re-finished piece and the knowledge and confidence to tackle even more upcycling projects.
If you've already got some experience and are looking to improve or to try out new techniques you'll also be able to benefit from this class particularly as I share so much industry-insider info and tips that you can put to use on your own projects!
This 1 day workshop will cover:
- Understanding how to assess your furniture and the different preparation needed
- Planning your colours & designs, inc. creating custom mixes using colour theory.
- Carrying out any repairs needed inc. restoring damaged veneers
- Exploring different methods to strip finishes and prepare for
new ones
- Working with stains and other methods to enhance / change
wood tones, inc. colour theory for selecting
- Understanding the different types of finishing products and
what to use when
- The best way to apply a really durable, smooth protective finish
- How to make and use Shellac to revive old and damaged wood.
A true secret weapon for upcyclers!
- Using elements of design to disguise areas, accentuate or
modernise your furniture inc. touching up the grain using
acrylics, gilding, painted tape design or stencilling.
- Installing new hardware such as knobs / pulls (optional)

To learn about upcycling using Modern-style painting techniques and design as well have a look at doing Workshop 1 as well or checkout the Weekend Workshop which comprises both workshops.
You simply need to bring a small un-painted wooden piece of furniture to work on such as a side table, chair or simple, small bedside cabinet!

Some comments from past students:
"Nicky was brilliant!!!! A mine of information on all aspects, learning different techniques, with masking tape blows your mind with the outcome. It was a real fun experience and the time just whizzed by. It was great to see other people’s vision for their pieces and the results. Book on to a workshop you will not be disappointed. A great big thumbs up 👍 from me 😁"
"I was not feeling confident about my skills and I was worried about making basic mistakes. Now, I feel so much more prepared to take on work and challenges in my journey with upcycling! Nicky provided awesome resources and guidance that I can keep with me forever."
"Nicky's tutorials are so informative. Her work is inspirational. Highly recommended."
"Just completed the upcycling workshop with Nicky at Done up North. It was a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Lots of useful tips and help along the way. Nicky makes the day very enjoyable and meeting other like minded 'upcyclers' from those of us who are novices to those already giving it a go. I would highly recommend her workshops. I especially enjoyed giving the geometric designs a go (with Nicky's help) and I am pleased with my finished result."
For more details and book your place follow the link to the website!