Carpentry and Joinery - Home Improvement Course (11/3/26 - 15/4/26)

£320.00

This course will be a series of evening classes over a 6 week period. We will cover the basics of woodworking skills and general carpentry tasks around the house. This class is led by professional tradespeople in a supportive environment and is aimed at those looking to pick up DIY skills to work on their own home or for those considering a career in the trades.

What we’ll cover:

  • Health and safety

  • Introduction to hand tools

  • Using power tools safely

  • Wall types and fixings

  • Hanging a shelf

  • Fitting laminate flooring

  • Installing skirting boards

  • Installing architraves

  • Fitting a door handle, Lock & latch

  • Basic kitchen fitting

  • Installing base & wall units

  • Cabinet hinges

This course will run every Wednesday evening 6-9pm over a 6 week block from 11th of March to 15th of April at our Glasgow workshop.

Unit 10, 70 Strathclyde Street, G40 4JR

We understand that changes to plans happen, we’re a small not-for-profit organization and we rely on our classes being full. Please make sure you can attend the course you book onto.

Cancellation or change policy:

Cancellations up to 28 days before the workshop start date will be refunded the full amount. Cancellations between 28 days and 14 days prior to workshop start date will be charged 50% of the full amount. Cancellations of 14 days or less before the workshop start date will not be eligible for a refund

*Minus the £20 fee to cover the charges we incur and admin and restocking.


This course will be a series of evening classes over a 6 week period. We will cover the basics of woodworking skills and general carpentry tasks around the house. This class is led by professional tradespeople in a supportive environment and is aimed at those looking to pick up DIY skills to work on their own home or for those considering a career in the trades.

What we’ll cover:

  • Health and safety

  • Introduction to hand tools

  • Using power tools safely

  • Wall types and fixings

  • Hanging a shelf

  • Fitting laminate flooring

  • Installing skirting boards

  • Installing architraves

  • Fitting a door handle, Lock & latch

  • Basic kitchen fitting

  • Installing base & wall units

  • Cabinet hinges

This course will run every Wednesday evening 6-9pm over a 6 week block from 11th of March to 15th of April at our Glasgow workshop.

Unit 10, 70 Strathclyde Street, G40 4JR

We understand that changes to plans happen, we’re a small not-for-profit organization and we rely on our classes being full. Please make sure you can attend the course you book onto.

Cancellation or change policy:

Cancellations up to 28 days before the workshop start date will be refunded the full amount. Cancellations between 28 days and 14 days prior to workshop start date will be charged 50% of the full amount. Cancellations of 14 days or less before the workshop start date will not be eligible for a refund

*Minus the £20 fee to cover the charges we incur and admin and restocking.