Upcycling with chalk based paints
What you'll do
If you've been wanting to upcycle furniture, picture frames, flower pots or anything that needs some TLC, then this workshop is for you. This experience is for beginners who want to try upcycling and have some fun!
Learn how to use chalk based paints for paint effects that will bring a new lease of life to your unloved pieces. Hemway Calk Based Paints are one of furniture artist's favourite brands - for a good reason!
You will learn:
- The basics of chalk based paints (no sanding needed!)
- Be introduced to distressing, ageing, gilding and waxing
- Brush up on masking, ombre, stencilling and glitter paint
- Find out how to seal your items
This in-person workshop will teach you all these techniques and give you the confidence to go and create something original. Your booking covers all the materials, refreshments and teaching time. On completion of the workshop, you will receive 15% off Hemway products for a month after the workshop as an added bonus.
No need to bring anything - everything will be provided on the day!
Please note: workshops are limited to six guests only. You will still be fully refund if you cancel three days prior.
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What you'll do
If you've been wanting to upcycle furniture, picture frames, flower pots or anything that needs some TLC, then this workshop is for you. This experience is for beginners who want to try upcycling and have some fun!
Learn how to use chalk based paints for paint effects that will bring a new lease of life to your unloved pieces. Hemway Calk Based Paints are one of furniture artist's favourite brands - for a good reason!
You will learn:
- The basics of chalk based paints (no sanding needed!)
- Be introduced to distressing, ageing, gilding and waxing
- Brush up on masking, ombre, stencilling and glitter paint
- Find out how to seal your items
This in-person workshop will teach you all these techniques and give you the confidence to go and create something original. Your booking covers all the materials, refreshments and teaching time. On completion of the workshop, you will receive 15% off Hemway products for a month after the workshop as an added bonus.
No need to bring anything - everything will be provided on the day!
Please note: workshops are limited to six guests only. You will still be fully refund if you cancel three days prior.
How to get there
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Yuup extras
- All participants will receive 15% off Hemway Chalk Based Paints
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
- WiFi
On the day
- This will be held in conservatory at your host's home (101 Longmead Ave, BS7 8QE). Parking is available
- Please wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on, or bring an apron with you
- All materials will be supplied
- Doors open and the kettle goes on at 9.45am so you can get to know each other before
- Some snacks/refreshments will be provided - feel free to bring your own
- Your host has a cat and a dog, it's unlikely you'll see them, but they mention this in case of allergies
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About Rosenthal Design
Rosenthal Design is run by Bristol based furniture artist and textile designer, Helen. All her designs burst with colour, style and bravery - bold velvet upholstery is one of her trademarks.
Helen runs small paint workshops from her home conservatory. Choose between half day workshops covering all the basics or full day workshops for more advanced creatives wanting to dive straight in. You'll discover how to master colours, patterns and details with skill.
Your host
Helen Rosenthal has weaved a life of diversity and design bursting with colour, style and bravery. Art and creativity seeps deep into all that Helen observes and produces. Helen's approach to design is instinctive, honest and open. With a laid back approach and an ‘anything goes’ attitude, working with Helen is accessible and easy.
She adopts a simple and experimental approach to her work, drawing inspiration from stories from clients and her fascination with personal touches that evokes connection and sensory memories.
Creating exciting and bespoke fabric and furniture with less waste and more style and without limits is what Helen is all about. Colour, pattern and detail are the pillars of Helen’s work.
Helen celebrates pattern, colour and beauty for interiors and holds workshops to make your vision come to life.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Rosenthal Design.