Learn how to revamp & upcycle your furniture, walls, floors and more with our Decorative Paint Workshops!

Hi, I'm Paula, decorative painter and interior designer with over 40 years of paint industry experience.

I run group or individual decorative paint workshops at my studio in Thames , New Zealand. (Approximately 1 hour travel time from Auckland).
From the basic beginner to the advanced learner, whether you want to bring new life to a battered old table, jazz up a wall, or pick out a feature, I can show you how.

I recently returned to New Zealand after living in London for 25 years. During my time overseas I successfully ran my own painting and decorating company and worked extensively in London, France and Jordan. My clientele varied from billionaires to public sector clients such as The Royal Academy of Arts and St Savour's Church in London. I also taught at various London colleges as a Tutor and Assessor of Paint Craft and ran decorative painting workshops at The Royal Pavilion in Brighton, UK.

My decorative paint workshops are designed as fun, informal, ‘hands-on’ and encompass the new paint revolution of easy water based products (No volatile organic compounds). My passion is PAINT and I'm looking forward to passing my knowledge to you.

Your tutor

Paula Gilmour

Paula Gilmour

"My passion is paint and  how it can be used to transform any surface, including walls, floors, fabrics and furniture in your home or business.
Colorful, inexpensive, endlessly flexible and expressive, paint remains the most accessible and versatile means of decorating.