The Class
You will learn how to use a range of different hand and power tools safety and effectively, and be able to practice with the various tools on scrap wood until you feel comfortable with them.
We focus on tools used for DIY & crafting in this 1st part of Powertools for beginners, see below.
All tools, materials, equipment & PPE are provided.
Power tools
- Circular saw
- Jigsaw
- Pin gun
- Combi Drills, SDSDrills, 18v & 12v drills, drill bits & driver bits & nylon wall plugs
- impact drivers
- Sliding mitre chop saw
Hand tools
- Clamps
- hammer
- pliers punch
- square, rule
We also cover fixing with screws into a variety of materials that you may find in your home, & discover how to match screws to driver-bits & wall plugs!
Please find more information about this event, including what to wear, travel information and local amenities in the FAQ and Terms and conditions
LOCATIONS - Please Check!
OUR VENUES:
BRIGHTON – Falmer Hall – Brighton South Street, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9PT
HORSHAM – Copsale Hall – Horsham Bar Lane, Copsale, Horsham, RH13 6QT
UCKFIELD – Framfield Church Hall – Uckfield The Street, Framfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5NH
WINCHESTER: Martyr Worthy Village Hall – Church Lane, Martyr Worthy, Winchester, SO21 1DY
WORTHING – Goring Methodist Church Hall – Bury Dr, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing BN12 4XB
When you look at the dates the venue is listed with them – Make sure you know where you are going please!
You will receive an email reminder on the Monday prior to class.
Dates & Times
Dates & Times
ALL Absolute Beginner Powertool Classes PART 1
This class is 2 hours 45 mins in length.
Starting at 10:30am, 12:30 midday or 2:30pm dependent on date & venue
September 2026
26th – Falmer Hall – Brighton :10:30am
October 2026
24th – at Copsale Hall – Horsham 10:30am
November 2026
7th Framfield Church Hall – Uckfield : 10:30am
14th at Martyr Worthy Village Hall, Winchester – 12:30 midday
January 2027
9th – Falmer Hall – Brighton :10:30am
16th – Framfield Church Hall – Uckfield : 10:30am
February 2027
6th – Goring Methodist Church Hall, Worthing – 12:30 midday
20th – at Copsale Hall – Horsham 10:30am
March 2027
13th – TBC
April 2027
3rd – at Martyr Worthy Village Hall, Winchester– 12:30 midday
10th – Falmer Hall – Brighton :10:30am
May 2027
8th – Goring Methodist Church Hall, Worthing – 12:30 midday
15th – TBC
June 2027
5th – TBC
Join us in Brighton, Horsham & Uckfield, Goring by Sea & Winchester learn more by clicking here
BOOK NOW up to July 2027 – don’t delay to avoid disappointment!
Further Info
Please check all your details and make sure you can get to the location on the time & date specified.
All my workshops are available to anyone over 18 years of age. (Due to PL insurance.)
Hand washing facilities & hand sanitiser are provided on site.
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24 reviews for Absolute Beginners DIY Powertool Workshop
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Charis Williams –
Thanks Charis for a fantastic Power Tools session today. You reignited my love of wood & I can’t wait to come along to another session. Girls can use tools! Jacquie Trott x — with Vanessa Goldsmith.
Charis Williams –
Hi Charis
Thank you for the Beginner’s Workshop on Saturday. It was absolutely brilliant and so full of information and practical advice to find our way around a surprising amount of power tools in the time. It was a wonderful, relaxed and informal class which was also a lot of fun. I would definitely be interested in taking part in further classes and would highly recommend them to others.
xxx Julia Shearer
Charis Williams –
I attended the Absolute Beginners Power Tools Workshop as a, well, absolute beginner and left a lot more confident, more empowered and very inspired by what I could now do with power tools. Charis, it’s so lovely and really helped me get over to my anxiety of using big power tools, especially saws! Her enthusiasm is infectious and she’s very understanding. Managed to get my hands on a big range of tools in a short amount of time (3 hours!) and I would feel happy to use them again on my own. Would absolutely recommend this workshop or any of her workshops, and I can’t wait to visit her again. Thanks Charis!! – Trip Advisor Reviewed by JRA247
Charis Williams –
Knowledge is Power!
Charis gets you started immediately with drills, saws and much more giving important safety tips but also lots of interesting advice. She is so knowledgeable about her subject and passionate about what she does and how she can help others to learn and use those skills. The Absolute Beginners Power Tools course is an absolute must for anyone who wants to gain confidence in using these tools. TRIPADVISOR user – ‘Brighton_Ragazza’
jacquie –
Paula Witts –
Great advice and hands on teaching and learning. Extremely knowledgeable and more than willing to give support wherever needed. Great morning spent getting dusty!
Sandra B. –
I aabsolutely loved this course. Charis was wonderful and really treated us well and was fun to be with as well as incredibly knowledgeable. She was never patronising and really left us practice with the tools in a very relaxed manner. I totally recommend this course to anyone who has ever wanted to use a powertool but too wary to try.
Carla S. –
It was awesome! Very informative! Charis is a great teacher! Looking forward to doing more courses!
Jacqueline Giles –
Fantastic course. Great fun and all my questions answered. I’m now feeling much more confident to tackle some jobs around my home.
Annmarie –
Carol Swain –
Wow! What an amazing day!! Super fun and informative, packed full of learning new skills and Charisma is an absolute gem! Lots of laughs , she is a natural mentor, patient and nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommend, I’ve already booked my next course !
Janine –
As above
Caroline G. –
Excellent value for money!
Anita –
I learnt things I didn’t know before and learned how to use different power tools. The class was delivered so well and in the safety of a class room. Loads of fun had by all. Once I’ve practiced
My new skills I’ll be back for more. See you soon x
tashi.basak –
Had a wicked morning with lots of laughs and power tools. Thanks Charis! Definitely going to look into doing another workshop soon.
Claire –
Hilary Pavitt –
Simplistic, but very well explained. If you had never touched a tool before I think it would be reassuring. I did pick up some good tips
Charis Williams –
Hi Hillary, Thank you for leaving us a review. I think you would really enjoy a woodworking workshop we have coming up 23rd March 2024 – where you’ll learn how to cut mitres, use tools for detailed & intricate designs & make something unique to take home. I’ll email you now, you can always find our event calendar here: https://www.salvagesister.co.uk/calendar-of-events/ Thanks, Charis
Bridget Foster –
The salvage sister is the best. Funny, positive and encouraging, simply the best learning experience I have ever had. I just loved the beginners power tools course. I had enough confidence to drill a hole and put up a curtain rail. I will definitely be back in the new year for palette furniture .
Lucy O. –
Teresa M. –
An enjoyable useful course which has given me some confidence in using power tools. I’ve bought my drill bits , raw plugs and safety equipment since, and have identified my list of tasks, from easy to more adventurous. Thanks very much Ladies
Heather P. –
Paola –
Jo Crosta –
Wow, had a really good day on Saturday making a bench from pallets, it’s solid, safe & comfy! My family thinks it looks pretty cool in the garden and are well impressed. Thank you Charis & Jess, you had so much energy, so much knowledge and made it such a fun day,. Would recommend this course to anyone out there. The power tools were great to work with and the tuition was brill. Thank you again for such a lovely day.
Trudy Evitts –
We had an amazing time at the beginner tool course. We had an in depth explanation of each tool.
We was quite nervous to begin with however as soon as it started we had an amazing time.
The course was all very inclusive as it allowed a massive age range.
I highly recommend this course.