
Build a miniature stud wall, fit plasterboard, cut skirting, and hang a shelf.
Learn a range of different hand tools: how to saw, drill, and screw, as well as fixing a hole in a plasterboard wall and experimenting with a range of different plasterboard screw fittings.

Learn and practise the building blocks of joinery by creating a 4-joint frame.
Learn the tee lap, dovetail, bridle, and tenon joints. The skills learned in this course give you the knowledge to move forward into furniture making and fine woodworking.

These half day sessions are perfect for introducing young minds and hands to the world of woodworking. They'll learn a range of different hand tools and follow set activities. When they've got the skills and confidence, they'll start creating their own visions.
Suitable for girls aged 8-16

For everyone who completes the beginners course, this session takes the skills you learned and transfers them into real world situations. Use the joints you learned in the first course to build this small stool, completed without screws or nails.
'DIY and Joinery for Women'
Adult Learn & Train - Parkside Community College
Monday nights 6.45-8.45
Book here or email to join waitlist
Cambridge Art Makers - Linton
Various dates - check website for details
(click on 'short courses' and search by tutor 'Imogen Davies')
Beginners DIY or Joinery
Parkside and Coleridge Community Colleges
One day sessions (weekends)
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"I just wanted to thank you for a really enjoyable and useful course you ran in Linton on 8th June. I definitely learned some new skills and now have the confidence to have a go at a bit of DIY myself without having to rely on my husband! Thanks again all the best Elizabeth"
"If you've ever been intimidated by power tools, plasterboard or Polyfilla, this is the course for you. With Imogen's knowledge and encouragement you'll develop DIY confidence in no time. This course was such fun, and I'm looking forward to putting my new skills into practice. Would absolutely recommend! Hope to see you on another course sometime :)"
"Did 4 week course with Imogen who is extremely knowledgeable on all things DIY but more importantly knows how to convey this knowledge to her class. She was always happy to answer any questions, no matter how stupid. Being hands on with the tools means you are able to pick up so lightbulb moments where you realise this is how it’s done! It definitely increased my confidence to tackle future DIY tasks."
"Hi there Imogen, just wanted to say how brilliant Sundays DIY course was. My group thoroughly enjoyed it but for me, it was game changer on so many levels. Once again, thank you!"