Freaking awesome! I have been planning a similar project. Maybe I will post mine when I get around to doing it this fall. Thanks for taking the time to post the process.
The electrics have finally been connected and all the clutter has been thrown in. Time for things to find a home! The work surface was designed to best suit my height, and a cupboard built to house the casting kit.
My daughter has already claimed the easel for her own painting!