New life breathed into old furniture.

Before you take the old chest of drawers in the attic to the dump take another look at it. The chances are that it could be revamped and turned into a very attractive piece at very little cost.

See the "before" and "after"photographs of this old sewing machine table which was bought for 50p and was featured in the Alan Titchmarsh Show on television.

Sarah Jago takes commissions transforming old and tired pieces of furniture into new, vibrant and attractive items as well as giving classes and advise on the method of doing it.

Feel the satisfacion of seeing the appearance of your furniture or objets transformed by applying any of the paint techniques listed below and enjoy a home cooked light lunch with wine. Please see ouyr new classes in Decorative Arts for the young artist.

Private tuition by arrangement using these as well as many other techniques. . . please ask.

Gesso and gilt rubbing, lining, ageing and distressing, liming, mixing and uses of a scumble glaze and more.