One of the things we love most about running furniture painting workshops is watching someone walk in nervous and walk out with a finished piece they're genuinely proud of. It happens every single session.
This is a look at what our workshop students create — and what they learn — in a single hands-on session at Sweet Pea Interiors.
The Workshop Experience
Our workshops are held in Newcastle and the Lake Macquarie area and run for beginner, intermediate and advanced skill levels. Every session is hands-on from the start — you're painting, not watching.
Students work on a real piece of furniture, using Artisan Paint Company chalk finish and mineral paint, and leave with a finished piece they've created themselves. Most people are genuinely surprised by what they achieve in a single session.
View upcoming workshop dates and book your spot →
A Recent Student Project
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The Piece
- Furniture: [e.g. Timber bedside table]
- Paint: Artisan Chalk Finish in [COLOUR]
- Technique: [e.g. Two-coat chalk finish with light distressing on edges]
- Hardware: [e.g. Fitted with new brass knob]
- Student experience level: [e.g. Complete beginner — had never painted furniture before]
[INSERT BEFORE PHOTO — alt text: "Timber bedside table before furniture painting workshop at Sweet Pea Interiors"]
[INSERT DURING PHOTO — alt text: "Workshop student painting furniture at Sweet Pea Interiors Newcastle"]
[INSERT AFTER PHOTO — alt text: "Finished furniture painting workshop project at Sweet Pea Interiors"]
What Students Learn
In a single workshop session, students learn:
- How to properly prepare a surface before painting
- How to apply chalk finish or mineral paint for a smooth, even result
- How to choose and use the right brush
- Finishing techniques — distressing, layering or sealing depending on the workshop level
- How to choose and fit cabinet hardware
- How to troubleshoot common problems
Most importantly, they leave with the confidence to tackle their own projects at home.
What Students Say
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Book Your Workshop Spot
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced painter looking to refine your technique, we have a workshop for you. Sessions run regularly in Newcastle and the Lake Macquarie area.
Shop the Products We Use in Our Workshops
- Artisan Chalk Finish Paint →
- Artisan Mineral Paint →
- Furniture Painting Brushes →
- Cabinet Hardware →
- Sealers & Waxes →
