Black Paw upcycling project

08/06/2026

Fun weekend make amazing stuff from reclaimed pallets

06/06/2026

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02/06/2026

We don't normally blow our own trumpet, but we asked AI to review the feedback and experiences of people who've attended our courses. Here's what it came up with... 👇

Reviews for the Black Paw Upcycle Project in Evercreech, Somerset are overwhelmingly positive, earning glowing praise across platforms like Craft Courses and Yuup. Students consistently highlight the welcoming atmosphere, excellent instruction, and practical value of the workshops.

Key Themes in Student Feedback Expert and Patient Instruction:Attendees highly praise the main tutor, Scott, for being exceptionally knowledgeable, encouraging, and supportive.

Reviewers note that he explains complex, intimidating topics—like power tools or campervan electrics—in a clear, step-by-step manner accessible to absolute novices.

High Educational Value:
Multiple students mention that the workshops exceeded expectations and compressed months of self-taught trial-and-error into just a few days.
Courses focus on hands-on experimentation, helping students understand why mistakes happen so they gain genuine confidence to work independently at home.

Warm and Quirky Atmosphere:
The workshop environment is described as fun, relaxed, and highly collaborative.
A recurring highlight in almost every review is the hospitality of Scott’s wife, Sue, who provides exceptionally popular homemade cakes and tea.
The presence of their friendly, cute dog also adds to the welcoming charm.
Highly Rated Craft CoursesThe project offers a diverse mix of hands-on learning experiences, including:

Campervan Conversion Courses: Highly praised by DIY enthusiasts looking to wire or build out their own custom vans.

Pallet Upcycling Furniture: Focuses on the physical skills of sourcing, dismantling, and safely transforming reclaimed wood into beautiful home furniture.

Resin Crafting for Beginners: A popular course teaching the core fundamentals and troubleshooting tips for mounting objects in clear resin.

Recycled Craft Workshops: Includes specific sessions for making eco-friendly birdhouses, bug hotels, and upcycled barbecues.

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Hands-on upcycling, craft and campervan conversion courses with Scott and Sue at our Evercreech workshop in Somerset. Small groups, 20+ years of teaching experience.

01/06/2026

Great fun day decoupaging tins, flowerpots and chairs. Using both gloss and mat finishing

30/05/2026

Family fun wood working day. Great fun building everything from cat box to comic book storage boxes all out of pallets with an amazing and fun family

24/05/2026

Another amazing fire pit, just in time for the bank holiday. Pass the sausages

23/05/2026

Lovely day with great people making amazing things in resin

11/05/2026

Great couple of days teaching people how to cut holes in vans and build wood components for inside vans. Lots of wood, metal and tools. My favorite sort of course

08/05/2026

I was a bit slow and watched this 3 times before I got it
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28/04/2026

we had a lovely review from Alan who did our fire bit course last week
Great fun day. Loads of attacking things with an angle grinder and bashing with hammers. What's not to love! It was superb change from my day-to-day sitting in front of a computer screen.
And at the end, I have a fantastic firepit that burns anything and everything you put in it! Dead easy to light, very little smoke and ferociously hot - makes an excellent patio heater!
My version even has some supports on the top for a bit of outdoor cooking. Perfect for a cast iron skillet.