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- Next course on 23rd August 2022

Interior Design Course - five weeks

£120

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...

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 16th July 2022

Basic woodworking and DIY course

(11)

£175

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. Content score (practical/info-theory): 5/5 All courses are taught in the Great British Woodshop as seen on the Discovery Channel TV series by presenter David Free....

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...

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 5th July 2022

3 Day Resin Worktop Course (Custom Worktops)

(5)

£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 using repeatable resin techniques, one resin clear coat on wood and numerous works of resin art, all yours to take home. You will learn how to enjoy yourself whilst creating art, how to mix resin/paints & pigments and how much to mix. How to prepare yourself & your workspace. How to use professional...

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...

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 22nd July 2022

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

(4)

£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...

In-person course

Buckinghamshire - Next course on 23rd July 2022

Upcycling furniture & sustainability workshops

(3)

£99

Our furniture upcycling workshops are for all adults and for children aged 10 to 16 years who are accompanied by an adult, with an ethos of sustainability underpinning the fun learning throughout the day. Join a small group for a fun and intimate day getting painty with a piece of furniture. You will not only learn the basics of upcycling old furniture into new, but how the process has a near-neutral carbon footprint thus promoting sustainability and longevity. You will see how to appreciate eco-friendly lifestyle practices and your day...

Our furniture upcycling workshops are for all adults and for children aged 10 to 16 years who are accompanied by an adult, with an ethos of sustainability underpinning the fun...

Handcrafted Gift

Blissful Angel- Stained Glass

(2)

£18

Blissful Angel- This beautiful hand crafted angel when lit, immediately sets a serene, calm and blissful ambiance.Comes with a tealight for you to enjoy its arrival! Requires 4 days to make and dispatch via Royal Mail.

Blissful Angel- This beautiful hand crafted angel when lit, immediately sets a serene, calm and blissful ambiance.Comes with a tealight for you to enjoy its arrival! Requires 4 days to...

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 6th July 2022

Basic electrical part 2 - practical

(2)

£50

Content score (practical/info-theory): 5/2 Building on the theory from part 1 of this course, you will learn a lot more practical skills: • Soldering • Stripping cables • Heatshrink and how to use it • Locating cables with a tone generator • Test equipment and measuring • Fault finding techniques • Dealing with armoured cable • Termination methods and connectors • Testing circuits Minimum of 2 bookings for this course to run. By booking this course, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. http://greatbritishwoodshop.co.uk/Activity-Risk-Waiver

Content score (practical/info-theory): 5/2 Building on the theory from part 1 of this course, you will learn a lot more practical skills: • Soldering • Stripping cables • Heatshrink and...

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 5th July 2022

Basic plumbing course

(2)

£50

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 common plumbing problems around the house. With a few basics and a bit of confidence there are many simple jobs like fixing leaking taps or toilets that you can do yourself, so why pay a professional plumber £70 for something you can fix in 5 minutes. Content score (practical/info-theory): 2/5 Tasks and skills covered include: Water storage...

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...

In-person course

North Yorkshire - Next course on 5th July 2022

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

(1)

£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 slightly north of 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...

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...

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 6th July 2022

Make a canvas deckchair to take home.

(1)

£85

Build a deckchair to take home. Content score (practical/info-theory): 5/3 Learn construction skills such as measuring, sawing, drilling, sanding, shaping and assembly. By booking this course, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions.

Build a deckchair to take home. Content score (practical/info-theory): 5/3 Learn construction skills such as measuring, sawing, drilling, sanding, shaping and assembly. By booking this course, you are agreeing to...