Brief Description:
A two-part course centred around learning carpentry and woodworking. In the first five weeks, learn the basics of home DIY: build a miniature stud wall, practice with a range of hand tools, how to use a drill, and fix problems around the home. In the second five weeks, you'll learn some beginners joinery skills: make your first four joints, get practise using a chisel, learn precision techniques, and discover the skills needed for finer woodworking and furniture making.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
This is a course for beginners. No previous experience is necessary.
Learning Outcomes:
DIY – Make a miniature stud wall, learn how to fix common household problems, and gain confidence with a range of household tasks
Get training, tips and practice in a range of hand tools
Fit skirting and caulk
Hang a shelf
Fix a hole in plasterboard
Test out a range of plasterboard fixings
Joinery – Learn 4 different joints (tee lap, dovetail, bridle, and mortice and tenon) and make a final piece.
Gain skills in using hand tools and how to make neat wood joints
Make a final piece demonstrating all the joints you learn
Extra costs on the course for example, textbook, materials or equipment:
The wood and materials for both projects will be provided.
For the first session, you will need to bring
Please do not buy a battery drill but if you do have one, you will find it beneficial to bring it with you to class.
A pencil and a notepad.
Hair must be tied back.
Wear sensible shoes/boots. No sandals/ open toes allowed in the DIY room. If you choose to wear steel-toe capped boots, costs start at approx. £20 from hardware stores.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Your tutor will advise you.
The Adult Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.