About this Event
Private workshop for 2 people: learn to use hand & power tools with confidence in this session. Make and take home your coat rack!
Ready to feel more confident, capable, and empowered in your own space? If you’re tired of relying on others for simple fixes, this private hands-on workshop (for 2 adults only) is designed to help you take control, build practical skills, and gain the confidence to get things done yourself.
In this 3-hour session, you and your guest will design and build your own wall-mounted coat rack while learning how to safely use essential hand and power tools. Perfect for beginners and improvers alike, this private workshop offers step-by-step guidance in a supportive, inclusive, and non-judgemental environment — helping you develop independence, self-reliance, and real-world DIY skills.
You’ll leave not only with a finished coat rack to take home, but also with the confidence and knowledge to tackle future projects with ease.
By booking this workshop, you’re also supporting meaningful community impact. We are a Shepherds Bush–based charity and social enterprise committed to sustainability, skills development, and social empowerment. We divert furniture from landfill through upcycling while providing training and opportunities for local adults, including those facing barriers to employment, education, or connection.
Since 2009, we’ve been creating lasting, measurable change through work experience, traineeships, and business incubation. Every workshop booking directly supports our programmes — empowering individuals, building confidence, improving employability, and reducing waste in our community.
This workshop is open to all adults and especially welcoming to women, led by a mostly female team who understand how empowering it is to gain confidence with tools.
What You’ll Learn
How to create a simple wall-mounted project
How to safely and confidently use:
- Clamps/Vices
- Power sanders
- Hand saws
- Drills
- Screwdrivers
- When and how to use screws, hooks, rawl plugs, wall fixings and more
- Finishing techniques: sanding, painting, and/or varnishing
What’s Included
- All tools and materials
- PPE (personal protective equipment)
- Expert, step-by-step guidance in a small group
- Your own finished coat rack to take home
- Tea, coffee and good vibes.
Workshop Details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Location: Our fully equipped Shepherd’s Bush workshop (inside our shop)
- Group Size: Up to 4 adults
- Who It’s For: Adults of all genders.
- Level: No experience required
Event venue & nearby stays
Petit Miracles, W12 Shopping centre, London, United Kingdom
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