Wearable Waves Clothing
Painting Workshop
“Anyone from beginner to advanced artists would enjoy this chance to get creative in a unique way! I have come away from this workshop feeling relaxed, inspired and I also have the coolest denim ‘wave’ jacket!!” S. Bagnall
Transform your wardrobe into wearable art with this ocean-inspired online painting course.
Wearable Waves is a creative, step-by-step workshop that teaches you how to hand-paint your own clothing using techniques inspired by the sea. Learn how to breathe new life into old garments, upcycle with purpose, and create one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect your love for the ocean. Perfect for beginners, this online course includes narrated video tutorials, insider tips, and access to a supportive creative community — all for just £20.
Whether you're looking to explore slow fashion, reduce waste, or simply reconnect with your creativity, Wearable Waves will show you how to make something beautiful with what you already have.
“I absolutely loved exploring my creativity more by upcycling my denim jacket with a beautiful seascape. Gemma taught the techniques to make it easy even from a total painting beginner” A. Rosanna
Ready to dive in? Join the Wearable Waves community today!
Below you’ll find a full overview of what’s included in the course, but your creative journey begins the moment you sign up. Simply click the button below to get instant access to the step-by-step video and written tutorials.
I’d love to see what you create — don’t forget to share your finished piece on Instagram or Facebook and tag me so I can celebrate your ocean-inspired masterpiece with you!
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Benefits of Upcycling
Upcycling clothing is a creative and sustainable way to breathe new life into your wardrobe.
Upcycling clothing is a creative and sustainable way to breathe new life into your wardrobe.
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Equipment
Some of the key materials you will need for this tutorial include: old clothing items (such as t-shirts, denim jackets, or jeans), fabric paint, paintbrushes in various sizes, card mount and masking tape, and protective covering for your work surface.
Some of the key materials you will need for this tutorial include: old clothing items (such as t-shirts, denim jackets, or jeans), fabric paint, paintbrushes in various sizes, card mount and masking tape, and protective covering for your work surface.
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Preparing your Garment
When it comes to upcycling clothing through painting, selecting the right garment is crucial to the success of the project.
When it comes to upcycling clothing through painting, selecting the right garment is crucial to the success of the project.
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Sandy Shores
Next up, we need to add your sand tones to the beach, following the same technique as step two. Use the same flat brush as you used for step 2 – rinse it out in your first water pot though before you switch to these lighter tones.
Next up, we need to add your sand tones to the beach, following the same technique as step two. Use the same flat brush as you used for step 2 – rinse it out in your first water pot though before you switch to these lighter tones.
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Breaking Waves & White Water
This is where you get to add your breaking waves. You can use your artist license again here if you want slightly more waves than in the reference photo.
This is where you get to add your breaking waves. You can use your artist license again here if you want slightly more waves than in the reference photo.
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Thank you!
As we come to the end of our Wearable Waves Upcycled Clothing Painting Tutorial, I want to take a moment to thank you for joining me on this creative journey.
As we come to the end of our Wearable Waves Upcycled Clothing Painting Tutorial, I want to take a moment to thank you for joining me on this creative journey.
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