Restor8iv Skills – Specialist Paint Effects (texture & patination) - 22 September 2026

Join us for a full day of learning specialist paint effects as part of our Restor8iv Skills series — monthly workshops designed to expand your restoration and upcycling toolkit.

Creating texture on wood, whether it's a rough surface, a raised stencil, or patination/rust  can lift an item from ordinary to extraordinary. 

Across the day, you will learn how to prepare and paint your piece, before experimenting with a range of mediums and techniques to create raised patterns, layered and textured surfaces, as well as both a patinated copper and rusty metal look.  You will then choose your favourite to transform your piece into a true statement item.

As well as a stunning item of furniture, you'll also leave with the skills and confidence to continue your upcycling journey at home, and a real sense of accomplishment and inspiration.

What to bring:
 - A small, ideally unpainted, wooden item (e.g. an occasional table, stool, chair, or box). Please avoid bringing something too large or intricate, as you may not finish it in the day.
 - Clothing you don’t mind getting a little messy.
 - Lunch

What’s provided:
 - All paints, brushes, and specialist products, as well as a range of stencils (to create our raised patterns).
 - Teas, coffees, cakes & biscuits.
 - Expert tuition in a friendly, supportive environment

Tuesday 22 September 2026 | 10am–4pm | £75 per person | Maximum 10 places
Steeple Aston Sports & Recreation Centre, Fir Lane, Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire, OX25 4SF