Convert Your Van into a Campervan: 1 Day Course
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Your knowledgeable hosts will cover everything from van design and layout, to safety considerations – from ventilation to gas leaks and storage. Consider this experience the ultimate campervan converter bible.
Learn how to plan your build and most importantly of all, where to begin! Your hosts will break down all the tools and materials you will need. If you’re wondering what about woodwork, insulation, plumbing and electrics? Don’t worry, these guys have you covered…
-Electrics 12v & 240v
-Plumbing
-Design
-Layouts
-Safety planning
In the process, we will look at how to shape units to your van’s interior, work with different materials and build bed frames. In a day's work, that’s seriously impressive!
The course schedule and the topics to be addressed are merely illustrative and subject to modification depending on the participants' skill levels and the priority of subjects that participants wish to delve into on any given day.
Age restrictions: 16+
| Adult | £155 |
What people are saying
Nov 2023
I really enjoyed this course, it far exceeded my expectations. I went in with a vague understandi...
Nov 2022
This was a fantastic day that I bought for my wife as an idea to see if we really wanted to get a...
Jul 2022
We had a wonderful time at this course! Scott is really knowledgable on all things van conversion...
How to get there
Facilities
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
- Family friendly
- Parking
On the day
- You need no skills in woodwork, metalwork or using tools for these courses,
- Old clothes, work boots, and work gloves are recommended
- All courses are run indoors
- Under 18’s can take part if accompanied by a parent or guardian also on the course
- There is free tea and coffee on tap, throughout the day Course Location courses can be either at Scott's own workshop near the Bath and West showgrounds (BA46QN)
Changes happen, don't worry
You'll be hosted by
Max
Max is the inspiration behind "Black Paw". He takes an active interest in all Black Paw experiences and can usually be found at lunchtimes, or indeed when any food is available to share.
Scott
Scott is Black Paw’s founder. After years of upcycling, he still loves to share his craft and has taught many people to upcycle safely in a number of different workshop experiences. Scott's aim is always that his guests not only leave with a finished creation, but also the knowledge to upcycle long after their experience is over.
Sue
Sue has 30 years of experience as a teacher as well as a passion for upcycling.
She particularly loves working with fabrics, interior design and can share lots of ideas for anyone wanting to make garden accessories.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Black Paw.