Convert your van into a campervan
What you'll do
Want to turn your van into a campervan but don’t know how? This hands-on two-day experience will bring you up to speed with all the basic design and DIY skills you need.
Your knowledgeable hosts will cover everything from van design and layout, to safety considerations – from ventilation to gas leaks and storage. Consider this experience the ultimate campervan converter bible.
Learn how to plan your build and most importantly of all, where to begin! Your hosts will break down all the tools and materials you will need. If you’re wondering what about woodwork, insulation, plumbing and electrics? Don’t worry, these guys have you covered…
By the end of the weekend, as a team, you will have built from scratch a freestanding sink and cooker unit with the following:
- • An integrated 12v power supply which will run the lighting and water pump
- • Integrated clean and dirty water storage
- • A working gas ring
- • 240-volt hook-up power systems, with socket and battery charging
- • Built-in USB charger points and battery charge monitor display
- • A 12v battery with both 240v and van charging capabilities from an external supply
- • A fuse panel and individual switches
In the process you will also brush up on plenty of skills, including how to shape units to your van’s interior, work with different materials and build bed frames. In a weekend’s work, that’s seriously impressive!
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What you'll do
Want to turn your van into a campervan but don’t know how? This hands-on two-day experience will bring you up to speed with all the basic design and DIY skills you need.
Your knowledgeable hosts will cover everything from van design and layout, to safety considerations – from ventilation to gas leaks and storage. Consider this experience the ultimate campervan converter bible.
Learn how to plan your build and most importantly of all, where to begin! Your hosts will break down all the tools and materials you will need. If you’re wondering what about woodwork, insulation, plumbing and electrics? Don’t worry, these guys have you covered…
By the end of the weekend, as a team, you will have built from scratch a freestanding sink and cooker unit with the following:
- • An integrated 12v power supply which will run the lighting and water pump
- • Integrated clean and dirty water storage
- • A working gas ring
- • 240-volt hook-up power systems, with socket and battery charging
- • Built-in USB charger points and battery charge monitor display
- • A 12v battery with both 240v and van charging capabilities from an external supply
- • A fuse panel and individual switches
In the process you will also brush up on plenty of skills, including how to shape units to your van’s interior, work with different materials and build bed frames. In a weekend’s work, that’s seriously impressive!
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Facilities
- Toilets
- Refreshments available
COVID-19 guidelines
Everyone will be expected to take a Covid test on arrival at the workshop each day
Face masks will be compulsory until all Covid related tests are completed
On the day
You need no skills in woodwork, metalwork or using tools for these courses, you just need to be keen to get stuck in
Old clothes, work boots, and work gloves are recommended
All courses are run indoors with heating
Under 18’s can take part if accompanied by a parent or guardian also on the course
There is free tea and coffee on tap, throughout the day
Changes happen, don't worry
About Black Paw
Scott has been upcycling furniture for many years, but it was only after family and friends asked how they could make the inventive pieces in his home that Scott first started sharing his skills. Over 7 years later Scott continues to host a number of Black Paw upcycling experiences in his workshop, helping people to create their own pieces of upcycled furniture and learn the skills needed to upcycle at home.
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Max is the inspiration behind "Black Paw". He takes an active interest in all Black Paw experiences and can usually be found at lunchtimes, or indeed when any food is available to share.
Scott is Black Paw’s founder. After years of upcycling, he still loves to share his craft and has taught many people to upcycle safely in a number of different workshop experiences. Scott's aim is always that his guests not only leave with a finished creation, but also the knowledge to upcycle long after their experience is over.
Sue has 30 years of experience as a teacher as well as a passion for upcycling.
She particularly loves working with fabrics, interior design and can share lots of ideas for anyone wanting to make garden accessories.
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