Develop your crafting skills

Keen crafter or complete novice?

Little Gems Interiors hosts a variety of creative workshops and craft courses tailored to suit a range of abilities. Our workshops are great fun, giving you the chance to learn new skills from experts in a calm, relaxing environment. As an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ stockist, our team has been trained by Annie Sloan herself to help you get the very most from your Chalk Paint™ and we share what we have learnt at our workshop sessions.

A variety of other craft courses are available throughout the year, helping aspiring upcyclers to hone their skills. Bespoke sessions for individuals or small groups can be arranged, and can work really well as part of a hen do or to mark a special birthday. Please do get in touch to talk through your specific requirements.

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Annie Sloan Chalk Paint workshops

Learn the Annie Sloan method

Annie Sloan Workshops offer a practical approach to learning basic and inspiring techniques for painting furniture and much more. The workshops will help you to develop your personal style, choose colours with confidence and express your individual taste. They are taught by staff who have been trained by Annie Sloan herself and follow her programme to the letter to ensure you get the very best from your chalk paint™. 

We offer courses both for beginners who are just starting out with Chalk Paint™, and a follow up for those who are looking to develop their skills further.

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Techniques 1 - An Introduction to the Annie Sloan method

This Annie Sloan Workshop is ideal for beginners whether you are completely new to craft & painting or simply to Annie Sloan Paint.

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Techniques 2 - Colour & Style

This workshop will equip you with the basic skills needed to get started with your first up-cycling project and to learn about Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan, sample the paint, brushes & waxes.

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Paint your own piece

An extension to our Techniques 1 workshop - an opportunity for you to put new learning into practice and get started painting a simple piece.

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Creative and craft courses

Creative and craft courses

Our courses are perfect for people who are looking to explore a range of exciting interior decor techniques. Courses are available for all abilities, whether you are just starting out or are looking to further develop your skills. Topics range from using decorative stains and finishes to transfer and stencilling techniques as well as more specific sessions such as a complete chair makeover. 

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An Introduction to Upcycling

Start your upcycling project!

This introductory course will walk you through all the basic skills required to take an unloved piece of furniture, prepare and paint it to restore it, ready for everyday use again.

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Chair Makeover Workshop

Upcycle a vintage chair

A full days course. Learn to reupholster a drop-in seat style chair using a beautiful fabric from our selection, as well as giving it your own style of chalk paint finish. All materials, including the chair are provided. At the end of this full day you will have some invaluable skills and a brand new chair.

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Footstool Makeover

Upcycle a vintage footstool

Upcycle a vintage footstool. Give it a fresh look with a Chalk Paint finish and re-upholster the seat.

All materials including the stool are provided.

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Creative Paint Techniques

Learn a variety of paint techniques to add decorative interest to your projects. Explore dry brushing, frottage, distressing, ombre & more.

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Finishing Touches

Adding personal flair to your painted project with decorative flourishes, such as craqueleur, gilding, colour waxes and more.

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Shop Creative Products

If you are keen to give upcycling a try we have all of the materials in stock to help you with your project. From paint, stencils and transfers to brushes, waxes and finishes, we can offer guidance on exactly what you need to achieve the best result.

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  • Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Brushes - Little Gems Interiors
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  • Annie Sloan Stencil - Paisley Floral Garland
    £19.95
    £19.95
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