DIY and home maintenance courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Basic woodworking and DIY course

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 29th April 2021

£175

10th April is now sold out. Thank you. I'd like to welcome you to our workshop and in this one day introductory course to hand tools and basic DIY you will learn how to use non power tool options to woodworking. I feel some power tools are essential in the home or home workshop, a battery powered drill for instance is inexpensive and can be used for dozens of jobs around the home. All courses are taught in the Great British Woodshop as seen on the Discovery Channel TV series...

10th April is now sold out. Thank you. I'd like to welcome you to our workshop and in this one day introductory course to hand tools and basic DIY you...

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Basic electrical course - part 1

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 19th April 2021

£30

For dates and to book, please click on the 'View course organiser's website button, top right on this page. Social distancing Those attending class will be asked to bring their own masks and gloves please. Benches and tools will be wiped before use. These are simple jobs that with a little skill and confidence you can do yourself. You only need to know some basic rules and know how to check your work so you can safely complete the task. There are so many jobs around the house from fixing...

For dates and to book, please click on the 'View course organiser's website button, top right on this page. Social distancing Those attending class will be asked to bring their...

Five week interior design course - interactive

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Five week interior design course - interactive

Live online course

- Next course on 11th May 2021

£165

Whether you want to re-design a room in your home or just want to dip a toe into the world of interior design, our courses and workshops aim to help you gain skills & confidence in tackling any interior design project. We will cover the Brief, Inspiration, Floorplanning, Moodboards, Colour Schemes, Lighting, Materials and Finishes. This LIVE online course is spread over five evenings. Every week you get an e-mail with additional working materials, suggestions for books and videos to help you understand the subject of interior design we discussed...

Whether you want to re-design a room in your home or just want to dip a toe into the world of interior design, our courses and workshops aim to help...

Spray painting - furniture, doors, sculpture, metal, wood, masonry

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Spray painting - furniture, doors, sculpture, metal, wood, masonry

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 12th May 2021

£250

Spray painting is always used by professional shops to give the highest quality finish in much less time. It doesn't matter if you want to renovate your kitchen cupboards, finish the piece of furniture you just finished building or spray your car to fix a minor dent. Learning how to spray paint gives you a skill that will allow you to achieve a high quality finish on any project. If you want to learn how to spray paint and how to use different materials like water based paint, oils, stains,...

Spray painting is always used by professional shops to give the highest quality finish in much less time. It doesn't matter if you want to renovate your kitchen cupboards, finish...

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3 Day Resin Worktop Course

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 18th April 2021

£350

3 day workshop for complete beginners or those wanting further knowledge. This course can also be condensed into 2 days (weekends) if required. During the course you will complete two worktop projects with colour pigments 60cm x 40cm (yours to take home) and two resin clear coat on wood. You will learn how to mix resin/paints & pigments and how much to mix. How to prepare yourself & your work space. How to use professional techniques that maybe applied in many projects of your own. Reson-8 - use resin for...

3 day workshop for complete beginners or those wanting further knowledge. This course can also be condensed into 2 days (weekends) if required. During the course you will complete two...

Bespoke Hand Stitched Roman Blinds - 1-2-1 Workshop - York

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Bespoke Hand Stitched Roman Blinds - 1-2-1 Workshop - York

In-person course

North Yorkshire - Next course on 18th April 2021

£225

Jacqueline invites you to slip away into your creative bubble for a professional, skill based workshop tailored specifically to your needs. This fun packed, busy workshop takes place in Jacqueline's own workroom just outside the beautiful, historical city of York. This full day workshop covers all the techniques and skills required to make elegant, bespoke hand stitched Roman Blinds. Is this course for me? Do you love elegant windows dressed with chic, neat Roman Blinds? Would you like to learn all the stitches and techniques required, all to a professional...

Jacqueline invites you to slip away into your creative bubble for a professional, skill based workshop tailored specifically to your needs. This fun packed, busy workshop takes place in Jacqueline's...

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Basic electrical part 2 - practical

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 19th April 2021

£30

For dates and to book, please click on the 'View course organiser's website' button, top right on this page. Social distancing Those attending class will be asked to bring their own masks and gloves please. Benches and tools will be wiped before use. Building on the theory from part 1 of this course, you will learn a lot more practical skills: Soldering Test equipment Fault finding techniques Tracing Cable Dealing with armoured cable Termination methods Testing circuits Minimum of 2 bookings for this course to run.

For dates and to book, please click on the 'View course organiser's website' button, top right on this page. Social distancing Those attending class will be asked to bring their...

Basic plasterboarding and finishing course

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Basic plasterboarding and finishing course

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 20th April 2021

£25

For dates and to book, please click on the 'View course organiser's website' button, top right on this page Social distancing Class numbers will be restricted to no more than 4 people. Those attending class will be asked to bring their own masks and gloves please. Benches and tools will be wiped before use. If you are about to do some renovations or just want to add to your skill set join David for a skills class and learn the techniques and tools of plasterboard construction. Becoming a good plasterer...

For dates and to book, please click on the 'View course organiser's website' button, top right on this page Social distancing Class numbers will be restricted to no more than...

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Basic plumbing course

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 21st April 2021

£30

For dates and to book this course, please click on the 'View course organiser's website' button - top right on this page. Social distancing Class numbers will be restricted to no more than 3 people. Those attending class will be asked to bring their own masks and gloves please. Benches and tools will be wiped before use. This course is not designed to get you ready for a career as a professional plumber. This is for homeowners who want to learn the basics so they can repair or fix simple...

For dates and to book this course, please click on the 'View course organiser's website' button - top right on this page. Social distancing Class numbers will be restricted to...

Advanced Lime Plastering

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 10th June 2021

£350

A two day practical course for those looking to expand their existing lime plastering knowledge so that they can confidently tackle their own projects. Course content: Repairing lath Plastering on lath Patch repairs Repairing holes and cracks Using beads to create straight edges Finishes Pre-mixes and when to use Suitability This course is for those who have already attended our Introduction Lime Plastering course or who already have some lime plastering experience. If you are not sure if this is the course for you, please email us.

A two day practical course for those looking to expand their existing lime plastering knowledge so that they can confidently tackle their own projects. Course content: Repairing lath Plastering on...