Upcycling Furniture Workshop

Do you enjoy DIY projects, upcycling & repurposing.....then this is the workshop for you.

Come along and get inspired to turn those tired cast off ornaments and furniture into new converstaion pieces. Using paint techniques like chalk, washes, stenciling, decoupage, transfers and waxing while saving money and being eco-friendly.

You will need to have a project in mind to upcycle and create a new look for, e.g. a small furniture piece to enjoy and be proud of.

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About your tutor

Amanda has a background in Fine Arts. She studied in Dunedin and majored in Textiles, Printmaking and Pottery. Amanda has recently studied counselling and is passionate about working in a person centered way so students can process/express their ongoing journey and experience using varied art modulates.

Term 2 Saturday & Sunday 26 & 27 June

Fee $125
Length 1 weekend/12 hours (2 days)
Time 10 am - 4 pm
Location Risingholme
Tutor Amanda Hoffman

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