{"product_id":"restor8iv-skills-22-september-2026","title":"Restor8iv Skills – Specialist Paint Effects (texture \u0026 patination) - 22 September 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating texture on wood, whether it's a rough surface, a raised stencil, or patination\/rust  can lift an item from ordinary to extraordinary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"696\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAcross 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"696\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1186\" data-start=\"1168\"\u003eWhat to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"1186\"\u003e - 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.\u003cbr\u003e - Clothing you don’t mind getting a little messy.\u003cbr\u003e - Lunch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1420\"\u003eWhat’s provided:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1443\" data-start=\"1440\"\u003e - All paints, brushes, and specialist products, as well as a range of stencils (to create our raised patterns). \u003cbr\u003e - Teas, coffees, cakes \u0026amp; biscuits. \u003cbr\u003e - Expert tuition in a friendly, supportive environment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday 22 September 2026 | 10am–4pm | £75 per person | Maximum 10 places\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteeple Aston Sports \u0026amp; Recreation Centre, Fir Lane, Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire, OX25 4SF\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Restor8iv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53057283981640,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/6630\/1512\/files\/image_73fac7fb-a1bd-4187-adc3-00e225b95d76.png?v=1778171458","url":"https:\/\/www.restor8iv.com\/products\/restor8iv-skills-22-september-2026","provider":"Restor8iv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}