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information about courses, dates and times are below
courses are repeated throughout the year on different days and at different times so please be careful when choosing
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this six session class is about the basics of home maintenance. the aim of the course is to give you the confidence and know-how to do odd jobs around the house, to understand the variety of tools and materials needed to make repairs, hang pictures and shelves, basic electrics and plumbing, tiling, and so on
the course is for beginners and we'll be covering a whole range of activities in varying detail so that you'll come away with a sense of independence towards looking after your home and helping others. we'll be de-mystifying home repairs so that you can confidently deal with (almost) any problem
we run two classes on Mondays lasting for six weeks:
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morning class - 10am until 12pm
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evening class - 6pm until 8pm
dates available:
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beginning 16th June
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beginning 8th September
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£150 per person
this two-day weekend course will introduce you to a range of carpentry power tools. we'll be working on making a small table - but this isn't the end goal of the class - it gives us a purpose whilst learning how the tools work and how to use them safely
by the end of the weekend you should have a sense of what the possibilities are with each tool and how you might use your new carpentry skills to complete your own projects
no experience is necessary. you'll learn to use the track saw, router, sander, chop saw, and a drill
dates available:
- 5th and 6th July
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- 10am until 4:30pm
vegetarian lunch is included
(please specify any dietary requirements at the checkout)
£160 per person
a course for young people aged between 11 and 16 years old
this one day course introduces the range of hand tools used in the process of shaping, fitting, joining, and finishing wood. by the end of the day you will have made a two-peg coat / hat rack and gained confidence and understanding in some foundational carpentry techniques that can be applied to your future projects
you’ll learn to use a drill, a plane, wood files, wood carving knives, saws, a mallet, wood glue, and clamps to cut and prepare your work
dates available:
- Saturday 12th July - 10am until 4pm
snacks available, but please bring a packed lunch with you
protective equipment will be provided
£65 per person