learn a new creative skill
online courses with Geneva Vanderzeil
courses to unlock your creativity
Build your creative confidence.
Unleash your inner creativity.
Self paced online courses to learn something new.
Beautifully curated video lessons to walk you through the learning process.
Printable plans and materials.
Our Courses
Learn the art and joy of hand embroidery, including traditional cotton, beading and yarn techniques. Ten foundational stitches that can be used for any embroidery project.
Learn how to find, design and make your dream dollhouse. Includes 4 of Geneva's dollhouse examples along with shopping guides, furniture plans and much more.
Learn all there is to know to about furniture upcycling - from how to source the best items and design your project, to hundreds of upcycling techniques and how to sell your upcycles.
Get anytime access to both our Dollhouse Making and Embroidery Courses.
Get anytime access to both our Dollhouse Making and Furniture Upcycling Courses.
Get anytime access to both our Embroidery and Furniture Upcycling Courses.
live a more creative life.
There is so much joy and satisfaction in building your creative confidence and having more creativity in your life. Through curated video courses that you can do online and at your own pace, Geneva’s DIY School allows you to unlock your inner maker.
COMING SOON
Sewing 101
Always wanted to learn how to sew but didn’t know where to start? Sewing 101 is a beginner-friendly course designed to take you from complete novice to confident maker. You’ll learn the essential skills—how to choose and thread a machine, sew straight lines, troubleshoot common issues and make amazing home decor and fashion projects—all through easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons. Whether you dream of making your own clothes, upcycling fabrics, or tackling DIY home projects, this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to bring your ideas to life. Sign up below to be the first to know when it launches and receive special offers.
What People Are Saying
“I was so impressed with the Furniture Upcycling course! I have always been so nervous to get started but Geneva makes it all so easy to understand.”
— @Julie Miller (Furniture Upcycling Course Student)
“The course is so fun and easy to follow. From materials, planning and actually bringing it all together the course takes you through every single step.”
— Annie McNamara @annie_macca (Dollhouse Course Student)
Meet your instructor.
Geneva Vanderzeil is one of the world’s most recognisable DIY and Upcycling experts, with a knack for creating beautiful and achievable projects. Through her website and social media channels, Geneva has spent the last decade inspiring people to look differently at what’s in front of them, and make beautiful projects with their own hands. Geneva’s DIY School is the next step in sharing her creativity and mindset.
NEW COURSE!
Embroidery Course
I’m so excited to share my new course, all about embroidery! I’ll teach you traditional cotton embroidery, embroidery with yarn and beading embroidery. Three incredible skills that mean you can create thousands of projects!
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this course will share with you the joy and satisfaction of stitching gorgeous designs onto your clothes and other decor items. A little warning from me: it’s super addictive and once you start you won’t be able to stop!
Connect with the School Noticeboard
We’re so excited to introduce a new feature of Geneva’s DIY School - the School Noticeboard! A DIY forum for course students, it’s a place where you can share your latest project, seek advice, or just connect with Geneva and other like-minded creatives.
