DIY ESSENTIALS - 1 day course
Running from 10am–3pm, this 1-day packed course will teach you some fundamental DIY skills that set you up for key home DIY tasks and build your confidence in using tools and selecting the right materials.
The course covers
- What hand and power tools to use and in what circumstances
- How to put up a shelf to suit the needs of your space
- How to prepare surfaces for painting
- Painting using brushes and rollers, including cutting in
- How to measure, cut and put up a mitred joint
- How to cut and fix plasterboard
All equipment and materials provided, just bring yourself and wear some DIY clothes!
Following this course, you may want to continue with some development courses in specific areas eg wallpapering, plastering and more. Speak to us about future courses or discuss follow on courses as we are driven by our students and what they say the want to learn!
Group size
The group size is limited to 8 so everyone gets the right amount of support from our tutor.
Skills required
Complete beginners are welcome as well as those seeking more knowledge.
Materials
Our course includes use of all equipment and all materials. No hidden charges.
Time
The course runs from 10am–3pm with a lunch break.
Location
Our workshops are in Charlton, south-east London, near trainline and bus routes.