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Furniture Upcycling
CourseTransform old furniture into stunning pieces with expert sourcing, design, techniques, and sales strategies in this all-in-one course.
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Hand Embroidery
CourseUnlock the art of hand embroidery with this comprehensive course. Gain skills in traditional cotton embroidery, knit techniques, and intricate beading to create stunning textile art.
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Dollhouses & Miniatures
CourseUnlock your inner maker and learn how to design and build beautiful dollhouses and miniatures. This self-paced course is packed with inspiration, step-by-step guidance, and everything you need to get started— no experience required.
Meet Your Instructor
Geneva Vanderzeil
Geneva Vanderzeil is one of the most influential voices in DIY, creativity, and upcycling — with over a decade of inspiring millions to make beautiful things with their own hands. Through her bestselling books, viral videos, and popular website Collective Gen, Geneva has built a global community around the belief that anyone can create — they just need the right guidance and a little inspiration.
Her work has been featured by The New York Times, The Guardian, Martha Stewart, Buzzfeed, and more. With over 2 million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, Geneva’s creative projects have reached makers in every corner of the world.
Now, through The DIY School, she’s bringing her most-loved skills into structured, accessible online courses — starting with furniture upcycling, embroidery, dollhouses, mosaics, and more.