Furniture Upcycling for Teens

Transform ordinary furniture into extraordinary creations on this fun creative workshop!

On this exciting furniture upcycling course, we invite young creative minds aged 11 and above to discover the art of transforming a piece of furniture of their choice into a unique and stylish treasure. Join us for two hours of inspiration, innovation, and environmental consciousness!

Please note: Students need to bring their own piece of furniture to work on, ensuring it is no larger than a small bedside table, mirror, or chair. If in doubt please email us to check the suitability of your piece. 

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Creative teens and tweens, aged 11 and above.
This is a drop-off workshop, parents do not need to accompany their children.

HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
This furniture upcycling course lasts for two hours. 

WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?
• Basic principles and techniques of furniture upcycling
• Furniture refurbishing
• Painting techniques
• Use of eco-friendly and non-toxic materials
• Colour combinations and design choices
• Proper use of paintbrushes, chalk paints, wax finishes, sandpaper, and fillers

ABOUT THE COURSE:
During this hands-on course, you will learn the principles of upcycling and explore the endless possibilities of repurposing furniture. We'll guide you through the process of breathing new life into your chosen piece of furniture, unlocking your imagination and igniting a passion for sustainable creativity.

You will be required to bring your own piece of furniture to work on, ensuring it is no larger than a small bedside table, mirror, or chair. If you don't have anything suitable at home, a charity shop or the waste recycling centre should have plenty of pieces waiting for a second chance.

Before attending the workshop, please make sure your furniture piece is thoroughly cleaned. This will ensure a clean painting area and allow us to focus on the upcycling process without any unnecessary mess.

Throughout the course, our experienced instructors will introduce you to various upcycling techniques. You'll learn how to use a variety of paintbrushes, chalk paints, wax finishes, sandpaper, and fillers to breathe new life into your furniture.

By the end of the course, you'll have a unique piece of upcycled furniture that reflects your individuality and design flair as well as having contributed to reducing waste and promoting a more sustainable lifestyle.

We recommend wearing old clothes as there is a possibility of getting covered in paint as we encourage all our students to embrace the creative process and have fun.

WHAT TOOLS WILL I USE?
• Paintbrushes
• Chalk paints
• Wax finishes
• Sandpaper
• Fillers
Please note: you will need to bring your own piece of furniture to work on

WHERE IS THE COURSE?
This course is run in our workshop in Crondall, just off the A287 on the Hampshire/Surrey border. We are extremely proud of the Ash & Co workshop and offer a safe and friendly environment that welcomes all ages and genders to share in our passion for making.

HOW DO I BOOK A BENCH SPACE?
Simply choose your date at the top of this page and purchase through the usual checkout process.

You will receive an email confirming all the details (please check your spam folder), and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have before you arrive.