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Spend a Saturday morning in a compact Hastings studio transforming a stool or keepsake box with one of four paint techniques. This three-hour, beginner-friendly workshop provides all supplies, guidance and a pastry break so you leave with a finished piece.
Spend a Saturday morning in a compact Hastings studio transforming a stool or keepsake box with one of four paint techniques. This three-hour, beginner-friendly workshop provides all supplies, guidance and a pastry break so you leave with a finished piece.
Light from the street slips through old sash windows as you climb into a studio above a shop in Hastings. The air carries a hint of sea and salt; gulls call outside while brushes click and the smell of paint sharpens the morning.
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Operated by Little Treasures Hastings · Hastings, East Sussex
Light from the street slips through old sash windows as you climb into a studio above a shop in Hastings. The air carries a hint of sea and salt; gulls call outside while brushes click and the smell of paint sharpens the morning.
This is a practical, hands-on three-hour workshop that roots itself in a long local tradition of craft and coastal trade. Hastings grew as a fishing and market town and the practical, weatherproof furniture styles that endured here make reclaimed objects a natural choice for up-cycling. The techniques taught — crackle glaze, high-finish metallics, two-layer effects and fine brush detailing — are modern takes on decorative finishes used across southern England for generations.
Expect a compact, convivial class: choose between a small stool or a keepsake box, pick a palette and a finish, then work step-by-step under guided instruction until your piece is complete. Breaks include tea, coffee and pastries; you’ll also receive an on-the-day 10% shop discount. Supplies, aprons and take-home items are provided so you can travel light.
Practical notes: arrive with clothes you don’t mind splashing, plan for three focused hours, and allow at least 24 hours for some finishes to fully cure before heavy use. The studio is above street level with public transport nearby; service animals are permitted. Good for first-timers and small private groups, this is an attainable creative morning where utility meets craft — you leave with a finished object and the confidence to try the techniques again at home.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; the session requires standing and fine motor work but no strenuous activity.
No — this workshop is designed for beginners and the instructor will guide you through each technique step-by-step.
You’ll finish and take home either a small stool or a keepsake box, plus any small painted samples created during the session.
Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; check with the instructor about age-appropriate participation for older children.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
Hastings developed as a fishing and market town with historic links to coastal trades; nearby Battle is the site associated with 1066 history, shaping the region’s cultural identity.
The studio emphasizes reuse by up‑cycling existing objects, reducing waste; visitors are encouraged to choose long-lasting finishes and avoid single‑use packing.
Little Treasures Hastings operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Light from the street slips through old sash windows as you climb into a studio above a shop in Hastings. The air carries a hint of sea and salt; gulls call outside while brushes click and the smell of paint sharpens the morning.
Light from the street slips through old sash windows as you climb into a studio above a shop in Hastings. The air carries a hint of sea and salt; gulls call outside while brushes click and the smell of paint sharpens the morning.
This is a practical, hands-on three-hour workshop that roots itself in a long local tradition of craft and coastal trade. Hastings grew as a fishing and market town and the practical, weatherproof furniture styles that endured here make reclaimed objects a natural choice for up-cycling. The techniques taught — crackle glaze, high-finish metallics, two-layer effects and fine brush detailing — are modern takes on decorative finishes used across southern England for generations.
Expect a compact, convivial class: choose between a small stool or a keepsake box, pick a palette and a finish, then work step-by-step under guided instruction until your piece is complete. Breaks include tea, coffee and pastries; you’ll also receive an on-the-day 10% shop discount. Supplies, aprons and take-home items are provided so you can travel light.
Practical notes: arrive with clothes you don’t mind splashing, plan for three focused hours, and allow at least 24 hours for some finishes to fully cure before heavy use. The studio is above street level with public transport nearby; service animals are permitted. Good for first-timers and small private groups, this is an attainable creative morning where utility meets craft — you leave with a finished object and the confidence to try the techniques again at home.