From Old to New

Last week I had the pleasure of being asked along to a class to learn some new painting techniques, unfortunately I could not make the day itself but was super lucky to get some one on one teaching the very next day.

Painting Techniques from the colourbarn
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I found my way to the wonderful #ColourBarn in conjunction with HappyDays Design in North Kildare and was ready for action, I learned techniques such as crackle glaze, decoupage, stencilling and distressing. The warm welcome I received at the ColourBarn immediately set me at ease as some of these techniques I had not tried before and was ready to learn.

Armed with my painting gloves and paintbrush I was set to work and loved each and every moment of the transformation that was coming to life over the day. Looking around the room I could pieces of furniture that were in mid flow of transformation and looking stunning. Inspiration was hanging from every corner of the room and I did not stop smiling from ear to ear for the day.

Leaving the ColourBarn with my new skills I was inspired to not just throw away pieces that may have become old or jaded but to up-cycle and re-invent them to stunning new elements within the home or the garden. I could not recommend the course enough especially if you are looking to up-cycle pieces but not sure what to do, Adele, one of the course instructors will guide you to places you never thought you could go.

Check out their facebook sight for more up-coming courses and I would say sign up early as these are going to be full. I can only say I love love loved my day at the ColourBarn