Workshops

Upcycling &Remakery

Transform, recreate, and breathe new life into old items with Julie Stephen from The Artful Corner. Join us to learn sustainable skills and reduce waste through creative reuse.

SHAX Charity Shop Dumfries | Re‑Use Furniture & Starter Packs

Creative reuse

About our upcycling workshops

Transforming waste into wonder through hands-on creative reuse.

Creative reuse

At SHAX, we believe in the power of creative reuse to transform our community and environment. Our upcycling workshops, led by expert Julie Stephen, provide hands-on experiences that teach valuable skills while reducing waste.

For everyone

Each workshop is accessible to all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced crafters. We provide all materials — most reclaimed or donated items that would otherwise end up in landfill.

Book a place

Upcoming workshops

Workshops running throughout 2026 — choose a session and book online.

Monday September 21st Evening Workshop – Decoupage Delights

Places available

Skills

• Learn how to decoupage and decorate recycled bric-a-brac, coat hangers, jars, vases or trays.
• Select and choose 2 different items to decoupage throughout the workshop
• Decorate and embellish your decoupaged items with ribbon, lace, beads or buttons and paint.

Choose a time

Evening 18.30-21.30 Open

Book your place

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Monday October 5th All Day Workshop – Textiles- recycled T-shirt rug weaving

Places available

Skills

• Sorting and selecting appropriate textiles for weaving bowl, trivet, mat or coasters.
• Choosing colour schemes and textures and creating own designs on paper.
• Weaving with the recycled textiles to make colourful circular bowl, trivet, mat or coasters.