matt boysons

Contact name: Matt Boysons

33
Total bookings

Rating

(18)

almost 2 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Since school my life has been split between the practical and the creative. I initially trained in photography and graphic design but earned most of my money in property maintainance and general building work until I was 40ish when I started making, renting and teaching people to make yurts. I had a reasonably successful business doing this for 18 years until I changed direction again to my current career, designing and making lighting and furniture from wood. I still like to teach and believe strongly that for almost everyone the path to learning a practical skill is through having a go and this is very much how my basic DIY and confidence with tools course is structured. This year I'm trying something new and I'm running some courses just for ladies.

Courses, kits & gifts

gold award

Clayton

Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

5 hours

Next date: 21st Feb 2026

(18)

£70.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

27 Oct 25'

Ali reviewed: Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

"A really enjoyable course! I learnt so much. Matt is an excellent teacher. He clearly explained everything and was happy to answer all the questions I had without being made to feel stupid! I would definitely recommend the course to others. "

matt boysons responded:

"Hi Ali Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you got so much from the day, I had a great time too. I'll be in touch when the DIY course is ready to go. Cheers Matt"

21 Sep 25'

Christine reviewed: Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

"I attended the course yesterday and found it to be really useful. Matt was friendly, open and encouraging, very patiently explaining about the necessary tools and equipment we may need for different jobs. As a novice I came away with the confidence to buy myself a drill and have a go at various basic DIY jobs (I'm intending to put up shelves in my garage and put up a blind in the next few weeks). Thanks Matt"

matt boysons responded:

"Hey Christine Thanks for the review, it's much appreciated. I'm chuffed that you went away and have a job list lined up already, that's the perfect outcome to doing the course. Good luck with it all and happy drill buying. Matt"

2 Jul 25'

Gilly reviewed: Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

"What a great course, thank you. Matt is a very patient, knowledgeable and friendly tutor and welcomed questions. The location, complete with visiting house martins flying into the barn, was perfect. I had a little knowledge of DIY but feel more confident using tools now and can’t wait to have a go at some of the jobs I’ve been putting off. Please do a follow on course Matt - I need to convert the loft! Thank you "

matt boysons responded:

"Hey Gilly. Thank you for the kind words. I’m really glad that you and Liz got so much out of the course and that it has inspired you to rock on with your loft extension.😁. As soon as I’ve got myself together and written up a plan for a slightly more advanced course have no doubt I’ll be in touch. In the meantime, good luck with everything. M."

29 Jun 25'

Sarah reviewed: Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

"Cannot rate this course highly cough for the content, friendliness and patience of Matt or the skills I’ve picked up. Am recommending to my friends now! "

matt boysons responded:

"Hi Sarah. I'm really glad you had such a fun day and that it was so useful to you. Maybe your brothers will cut you some slack now, onwards and upwards. Matt"