Furniture Painting for Beginners

Recreating the spaces around you with paint couldn't be easier! It's an incredible way to not only keep your hands and mind busy but allows your creativity to flow too. Give your furniture a new look and bring a little colour into your life today.

Join author, blogger, and DIY expert Lisa Silfwerbrand from Recreated Designs for this class on furniture painting basics. We will cover everything you need to know to get started!

This 2-hour class will cover...

Prepping Your Piece

Cleaning your piece
How and when to sand
What to do with the hardware
How to choose a brush

Painting Your Piece

How to choose a paint - Annie Sloan (chalk paint) and Fusion (acrylic mineral)
Applying the paint
Painting in one direction vs multiple

Finishing Your Piece

How to choose a top coat (wax vs hemp oil)
Where and when to apply topcoats and sealers


During this hands-on workshop, you will be painting sample boards with different types of paints and trying out different products. You will be able to take your sample boards with you.

This is a Level 1 class suitable for all levels.

You may also like the following events from Recreated Designs:

• This Monday, 21st July, 10:00 am, Sell Your Furniture & Handmade Creations Course in Ottawa

Also check out other Arts events in Ottawa, Fine Arts events in Ottawa, Workshops in Ottawa.