Learn.
Experiment.
Create.
Discover the world of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ in a friendly, hands-on workshop designed to give you the confidence to start transforming furniture for yourself.
Your Chalk Paint™
journey starts here.
We know you've been waiting for this, and we're thrilled to welcome you to our Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ workshops.
These hands-on sessions are the perfect introduction to the world of Chalk Paint™ and the Annie Sloan method. Across the workshop you'll explore at least four inspiring techniques designed to give you the confidence to transform tired furniture into something unique and full of character.
Whether you're planning to refresh a family heirloom, upcycle a market find or simply want to learn new creative skills, this is a relaxed and inspiring place to begin.
Paint. Learn. Leave inspired.
The aim isn't simply to show you how to paint. It's to help you understand the products, experiment with different finishes and leave feeling confident enough to begin your own projects at home.
Learn
Discover how Chalk Paint™ behaves, where it can be used and how different tools and applications change the finished result.
Experiment
Work through a range of practical techniques and finishing methods with guidance throughout the session.
Create
Leave with new ideas, practical knowledge and the confidence to start transforming pieces of your own.
Learn with Donna Carrier.
Workshops are taught by Donna Carrier, who has been an Annie Sloan stockist since 2014 and has spent years building her knowledge, experience and confidence with the Annie Sloan method.
Three years after becoming a stockist, Donna travelled to Oxford to undertake further training with Annie Sloan herself. She has continued to develop her skills ever since, including advanced training in April 2025 where she painted alongside UK artist Tristan Merriam of Dog Head Designs.
Donna's approach is warm, practical and encouraging. The aim is to make everyone feel comfortable experimenting, asking questions and discovering what they can create.
Build the confidence
to do it yourself.
You'll work through a minimum of four techniques during the workshop, learning how paint, texture and finishing products can be used to completely change the look of furniture.
Creativity is better
shared.
Our workshops are intentionally small, relaxed and social. They're a chance to learn something new, meet like-minded people and spend a few hours creating without pressure.
Everything you need
to get creative.
Ready to begin your Chalk Paint™ journey?
Join Donna at Bent on Life for a relaxed, hands-on introduction to Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ and discover just how much you can create with a little colour and confidence.