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Wednesday Craft Club

Crafting Half day (3 hours) Beginner Intermediate Advanced £33.30

The Wednesday Club is a brand-new, joyful, 3-hour crafting club (10am–1pm) running twice a month throughout the year, designed for curious, creative people who love trying new things, getting stuck in, and enjoying a relaxed, social crafting session.

The idea for the club came directly from people who’ve already taken courses with Black Paw. Again and again, we were asked for laid-back taster sessions — chances to dip into lots of different arts and crafts without the pressure of signing up for a full course. So The Wednesday Club was born: a space where you can explore, experiment, and play with a wide range of creative skills in bite-sized, fun sessions.

Each session focuses on a completely different craft or technique, which keeps things fresh, surprising, and exciting. One month you might be working with resin, another trying stained glass, flower making in liquid plastic, decoupage, image transfer onto wood, or pyrography (burning art) — with plenty more crafts planned too. We deliberately won’t repeat any craft more than twice a year, so there’s always something new to look forward to.

And it’s not just more fun for you — switching crafts every session keeps things exciting for Scott and Sue as well. Teaching different skills, experimenting alongside you, and sharing techniques they love is what makes the club such a joy to run. Expect enthusiasm, encouragement, and the occasional “let’s try this and see what happens” moment.

Sessions are kept small, friendly, and informal, so there’s plenty of one-to-one guidance and time to ask questions. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone who already loves making things, you’ll feel welcome and supported. There’s no pressure to be perfect — this is about enjoying the process, learning something new, and having a good time.

Of course, no Wednesday Club would be complete without tea, biscuits, good chat, and lots of laughter. It’s as much a creative social club as it is a craft session — a chance to take a break from the week, meet like-minded people, and leave feeling inspired (and usually a bit proud of what you’ve made).

Perfect as a regular creative treat, a way to discover new hobbies, or just an excuse to get out of the house and make something with your hands — The Wednesday Club is all about creativity, variety, and having fun together.

Your Teachers

Scott Mcmillan

Scott McMillan

Scott — Creative Upcycler, Hands-On Maker & Inspiring Workshop Leader

Scott is a teacher and community worker with over 30 years’ experience, driven by a lifelong love of upcycling and turning the unwanted into the unforgettable. What started 8 years ago with friends urging him to share his creations has grown into Scott running lively, weekly workshops that are packed with ideas, energy, and real practical skill.

He teaches a wide range of creative and DIY subjects, including:
• Metalwork & reclaimed-timber projects
• Woodwork & resin techniques
• Shabby chic furniture
• Clock making
• Van-conversion skills.

Scott’s innovative use of recycled materials has caught wider attention too. He’s been featured in craft magazines, radio, and newspapers both for the courses he runs and for designing/ building community classrooms and peaceful “soul spaces” built almost entirely from reclaimed materials.

Full of enthusiasm, know-how, and encouragement, Scott helps people discover just how much they can create with their own hands — and he makes the journey exciting every step of the way.

Sue Mcmillan

Sue Adams

Sue — Master Craft Tutor & Award-Winning Community Designer

With over 30 years of experience as a teacher and community worker, Sue brings a rare mix of deep practical skill, creative vision, and a real passion for helping people discover what they can make.

She specialises in upcycling, crafting, interior design, and nature-based creativity, and she has an incredible ability to turn everyday, recycled materials into something beautiful, useful, and meaningful. Sue’s favourite projects blend natural elements with reclaimed resources, transforming spaces into welcoming, imaginative environments that people genuinely love spending time in.

Her community work speaks for itself. Two of her community-built gardens — each created using over 90% recycled materials — have won national RHS awards in recent years. One of these even went on to win the Gardening for the Disabled Award for England, recognised for its extraordinary use of recycled materials to design and build an interactive garden where people facing difficult times can find calm, connection, and support.

Sue doesn’t just teach craft — she inspires creativity, confidence, and community wherever she goes.

FAQs

What's included

Unless specified we provide all the materials, tools, and guidance you’ll need—just bring your lunch, plenty of enthusiasm, and a willingness to try something new!

All necessary PPE is supplied, but we recommend wearing old clothes suitable for the activities you’ll be doing and appropriate foot wear

Free Tea, coffee, and water are available throughout the day, and there’s a fridge where you can store your packed lunch.

Course times and attendance info

Our full day workshop days opens at 9.15am and courses start at 9:30am and usually finish between 4:00pm and 4:30pm.

short sessions are as described in the specific course description

We’ll have short breaks in the morning and afternoon, with lunch happening sometime between 12:30pm and 2:00pm, depending on the natural pause point in whatever we’re working on.

🚨 Important: Please arrive on time. If you arrive late and have missed the safety briefing, or if arriving would cause a disruption to the session already in progress, we may have to turn you away.

Course Safety

Black Paw takes safety very seriously and we provide all necessary PPE, including gloves, dust masks, and eye protection. On some of our courses, PPE is compulsory; on others, it may be optional depending on the activity. While we do everything we can to create a safe environment, you are ultimately responsible for your own actions and any issues that may arise from them. You are expected to follow all safety instructions throughout the course. We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave if they do not follow the safety rules.

Before the course starts, you’ll be asked to sign a consent form confirming that you understand the safety guidelines and that you’re physically fit to take part.

If you have any medical or physical conditions that may affect your ability to take part in the workshop, it is your responsibility to inform us at time of booking your course. This gives us time to discuss any small adjustments and put suitable arrangements in place. Please note that if you only tell us on the day, we may not be able to provide the support or adaptations you need.

Under 18s

..Under 18s can take part if accompanied by a parent or guardian also on the course (one adult with each child), but only with prior agreement.

Photos and images

You’re welcome to take photos during the course, but please check with other students before including them in your pictures. Photos can be a great way to record techniques, ideas, and options—we encourage you to take them so you have a helpful reference when working at home later.

From time to time, Black Paw may also take photos during sessions to share on pages. If you prefer not to be photographed, just let us know at the start of the session and we’ll make sure your wishes are respected.

Cancellation Policy

Black Paw Course Booking Terms & Conditions

We want you to enjoy your course with us, so we’ve kept our booking terms simple and fair.

Booking

Your place on a course is confirmed once full payment has been received and space availability.

Cancellations by You

  • More than 4 weeks before your course: You will receive a full refund.

  • Less than 4 weeks before your course: Unfortunately, we cannot offer a refund as your place has been reserved and course materials may already have been purchased.

Changing Your Course Date

If you can’t attend, we’ll always do our best to help.

  • Up to 2 weeks before your course, we may be able to transfer your booking to another date at our discretion, provided we are able to fill your original place.

  • Requests made less than 2 weeks before the course will normally be treated as a cancellation and are not refundable or transferable.

Exceptional Circumstances

We understand that unexpected situations can arise. In genuine exceptional circumstances, Black Paw reserves the right to offer an alternative course date at our discretion, even if the above conditions cannot be met. This is not guaranteed and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If We Need to Cancel

Very occasionally we may need to cancel or rearrange a course due to illness, low booking numbers or circumstances beyond our control. If this happens, you can choose either:

  • A full refund, or

  • A transfer to another available course date.

Gift Vouchers   Black Paw gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase and must be redeemed before their expiry date. Courses booked using a valid voucher may take place after the expiry date, provided the booking was made before the voucher expires.

Contact Us   If you need to cancel or change your booking, please let us know as soon as possible. The earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help.

Reviews

I did the shabby chic course and it was brilliant. Scott and his wife were amazing, Scott is a great teacher, has lots of knowledge and makes it really easy to go and experiment with different techniques. I learnt loads and was so pleased with my chair at the end. Highly recommend

- Jo
Shabby chic skills for beginners

Absolutely incredible! It was worth every penny. Such an enjoyable and informative course. Not only was the entire family warm, welcoming and armed with delicious homemade cake, but Scott patiently answered all our questions and guided us through a series of interactive sessions. Can’t wait to start building my campervan 🙂

- Sophie
1-Day Campervan Conversion Foundation Course

Great day with my teenage son making a bird box and bug house. Sue made us feel welcome and did a great job teaching the basics. My son said it was lots of fun and appreciated learning useful skills.

- David
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I had a brilliant day making a bird box from recycled pallets. Sue taught me to use a drill, hand saw, sanding machines and a chop saw. She was informative, patient, welcoming and great fun

- Claire
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Suitable For

Perfect for curious crafters, complete beginners, and anyone who can’t stick to just one craft. Ideal if you love trying new creative things, meeting like-minded people, and enjoying a relaxed, friendly session with plenty of chat (and tea and biscuits).