Furniture Upcycling Workshops
Join a hands-on furniture painting and upcycling workshop in Radcliffe near Manchester, where you’ll learn professional furniture refinishing techniques and transform your own furniture.
This relaxed two-day course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to paint furniture, create decorative finishes and confidently restore furniture at home.
Bring a small piece of furniture and I’ll guide you step-by-step through the techniques I use to refinish furniture professionally.
Transform Your Own Piece
Projects like bedside tables, stools and small drawers are perfect for our workshops.
Bring a piece you already own and transform it into something you’ll be proud to have in your home.
You’ll learn the full process from preparation to finishing.
What You’ll Learn
• How to properly prepare furniture
• Cleaning and sanding techniques
• How to apply paint for a smooth professional finish
• Decorative techniques such as stencilling and creative finishes
• How to protect furniture with durable topcoats
• Finishing touches that elevate your piece
Silk screen stencil over painted background
Who This Workshop Is Perfect For
• Complete beginners
• DIY enthusiasts
• Hobbyists looking to develop further
• Anyone wanting to learn proper furniture painting techniques
• Creative people who enjoy working with their hands
What's Possible
Before and after jewellery cabinets transformed using paint, transfers and gold gilding
Geometric tape designs
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Small drawers with gold gilding
Bedside drawers with stencilled design
Plant stand
Painted with delicate stencil detailing
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Dining Chair
Meet Your Tutor – Deb from Flippin’ Sixpence
Hi, I’m Deb, the furniture artist behind Flippin’ Sixpence.
I specialise in transforming furniture through creative refinishing techniques, turning tired or outdated pieces into beautiful statement furniture.
Over the years I’ve worked with many different pieces, from sentimental family furniture to vintage finds, helping people re-imagine what their furniture could become.
I created these workshops to share the skills and techniques I use every day so that others can experience the satisfaction of transforming furniture themselves.
My workshops are relaxed, supportive and hands-on. Whether you’re a complete beginner, DIY enthusiast or wish to develop your skills, I’ll guide you step-by-step so you leave with the confidence to continue your own projects at home.
What You’ll Leave With
• Your own completed furniture piece
• The confidence to tackle future projects
• Practical skills you can use again and again
• A relaxing and creative experience
2-Day Furniture Upcycling Workshop
Workshop Dates
Friday 25 April & Saturday 26 April
10am - 4pm
Location:
Flippin’ Sixpence Studio
Constellation Mill, Radcliffe
Duration
2 full days
Group Size
Small groups (maximum 4 people) to ensure you receive plenty of personal guidance and support throughout the workshop.
Price £225 per person
Spaces are limited due to the small group size.
One-to-One Furniture Painting Tuition
If you’d prefer a more personal learning experience, I also offer one-to-one furniture refinishing tuition at my Radcliffe studio.
Bring your own piece and spend a day learning the techniques needed to transform it with expert guidance.
Perfect for:
• complete beginners
• people wanting focused help on a specific piece
• anyone wanting to learn at their own pace
Duration
Half day or full day sessions available.
Price
From £150
What to bring
Bring a piece of furniture you can carry such as:
• a bedside table
• small cabinet
• jewellery box
• stool or plant stand
If you’re unsure whether your piece is suitable, feel free to send me a photo before the workshop.