Learn the Foundations of Creative DIY with Confidence
Coming Soon – In Production
Want to start DIY but don’t know where to begin?
This practical, beginner-friendly course will give you the confidence and skills to start using hand tools safely and creatively — whether you’re working with wood, metal, or plastic.
You’ll learn how to mark, measure, cut, and shape materials using the most essential hand tools every maker should know.
Perfect for:
- Total beginners who’ve never used tools before
- Creatives who would love to start making their own unique things in wood, plastic or metal
- People starting out in woodworking, metalwork or mixed-media making
- People who’d like to start using hand-tools
- Whether you’re interested in powertools or not, this is a great course for anyone looking to gain hands-on skills & knowledge.
Tools You’ll Learn To Use
- Marking & Measuring: Scribes, pencils, rules, combination squares & engineer’s squares
- Clamping & Layout: Clamps of various types, centre punches, layout tools
- Cutting Tools:
- Japanese Ryoba Saw – ideal for beginners with both rip & cross cut teeth
- Hacksaw – for metal and plastics
- Fretsaw – for finer, intricate cuts & details in various materials.
- Finishing Tools: Sandpaper, files, and hand-held abrasives
- General Utility Tools: Pliers, punches and more
You’ll learn not only how to use each tool safely, but also why, and when to use it in real-world creative projects.
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on confidence with essential tools
- Knowledge of safe use and best practices
- The ability to start personal DIY or creative projects from scratch
- A solid foundation to move on to power tools or more advanced making
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