
DOING UP LIFE TOGETHER
Discover how upcycling can help you achieve a more creative, freer, sustainable - and fun! - way of living.
You'll get to enjoy and express your own, very individual self through the things you transform and give new life to.
The satisfaction and joy found in saving things and transforming them into something unique, meaningful and tangible yourself is so rewarding too.
You definitely won't find all that real and lasting feel good factor in another new purchase from a planet-plundering, big brand name shop.
The planet is groaning. It's time to make a change, stop spending and start re-loving our stuff - in style!
If you'd like to enjoy learning the essentials of repair and refinishing in person on one of my workshops, have a look in the Book a Workshop section.
Or you might prefer to tackle a project at home in your own time - have a look in Learn Online at the options.
So let's get cracking ... Let's Do it Up North Together!
Nicky x

GET DONE UP WHERE YOU ARE!
Would you like to run an upcycling workshop for your organisation or at your event?
Perhaps you'd like help to set up an Upcycling hub or getting things an Upcycling group off the ground.
I work with a range of organisations from Charities to Corporates to Live Events and love working closely with small groups of people hands on, just as much demonstrating and talking about upcycling live on stage with a bigger audiences.
I'm always happy to get creative and and come up with fresh ideas and ways together we can inspire your people and get them excited about enjoying Upcycling themselves.
Drop me an email for a chat and let's see what we can do together! nicky@doneupnorth.com
Just completed the upcycling workshop with Nicky at Done up North. It was a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Lots of useful tips and help along the way. There was everything available to use including the fusion paints and prep tools. Nicky makes the day very enjoyable and meeting other like minded 'upcyclers' from those of us who are novices to those already giving it a go. I would highly recommend her workshops. I especially enjoyed giving the geometric designs a go (with Nicky's help) and I am pleased with my finished result.




Booked on to Nicky’s Tape Art classroom weekend workshop and learnt a great deal. No cutting corners, Nicky provides 2 full days going through restoring your piece of furniture and preparing it for upcycling, stripping, sanding, painting, designing bespoke and unique tape art and completing the project ready to be photographed and most importantly used and loved. Steps are explained and demonstrated with time and care and helpful hints and tips. The environment is inspiring and comfortable with good parking and amenities. Well worth the investment to feed your creativity and build your skills. Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Furniture repairs, Painting, Woodworking, Furniture stripping, Wood staining, Furniture design, Custom furniture, Service not listed
I've just returned home from completing a weekend workshop with Nicky. It was a fantastic experience. Nicky went through every step of the process helping me to transform my piece of furniture from tired and dreary to a stunning piece of furniture which I'm so proud off. I'd highly recommend her course. Even if you've upcycled furniture before you'll still learn loads of new tips & improve your skills. Positive Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Painting, Furniture stripping, Furniture design
I am part of Nicky's group for support and continued advice for professional furniture painters. We are based all over the UK and it is a great service to bounce ideas, problems, concerns or questions that arise. It is a monthly subscription and is invaluable for my business going forward. Nicky has vast experience and is always helpful, and the other members are a great bunch, full of different expertise and advice. Highly recommend if you are a furniture painter!! Positive Professionalism Services Service not listed
Nicky is a great teacher and my skills have improved dramatically to give a professional finish. The Creative Insiders group that Nicky runs has been amazing for support and solving the challenges that come with upcycling giving me the confidence to try different approaches and designs. Thank you - I’d recommend the course and group to anyone who is keen to learn from a real pro. Services Furniture repairs, Painting, Furniture stripping, Wood staining, Furniture design, Service not listed
Nicky was brilliant!!!! A mind of information on all aspects, learning different techniques, with masking tape blows your mind with the outcome. All paints and equipment are provided too, so just bring along your project. It was a real fun experience and the time just whizzed by. It was great to see other people’s vision for their pieces and the results. Book on to a workshop you will not be disappointed. Join the members page on Facebook too as this is also a great place to see others work, ask questions, comment and also frequent videos and posts from Nicky herself, a great big thumbs up 👍 from me 😁 Positive Quality, Value
Fabulous transformation of an old family heirloom into a modern, functional and stylish cocktail cabinet from the great team at Done up North. Do look around your home to see what can be up cycled, brought back to life and made into a beautiful piece of furniture by Nicky & co Positive Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism Services Painting, Furniture stripping, Wood staining, Cabinet construction & installation, Custom furniture
We are so happy with the renovation of what was our Grandad's HMV radiogram from the 70s. It came back looking good as new, and will continue to live in the family for many more years. Done Up North made excellent suggestions for the renovation, and kept us looped in to the project's progress all the way through. Highly recommended if you are looking for upcycled furniture, or want your own piece of furniture bringing back to life. Thank you Done Up North :D x Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism Services Furniture repairs, Wood staining, Custom furniture
A fantastic transformation of my Grandads old cabinet into a wonderful drinks cabinet. Would definitely recommend Nicky to anyone wanting to upcycle old furniture!
Thank you Nicky for your priceless tips and advice on what to do with problematic wooden furniture. Your workshop was labour intense but ever so enjoyable and useful. Thank you!