DIY and building challenges, projects, tools, materials and methods are not catagorised in to men's and women's. They are blind to the sexes. It is for this reason that we have chosen not to run Ladies Only courses. The skills that you need are totally unisex!
Our experience tells us that women are excpetional learners coming with little ego to hamper them and an acceptance that they have come to learn...whatever it takes! We also find that mixed courses are fun, exceptionally good humoured and supportive. Men are often encouraged in to "getting on with it" when they see their female course colleagues forging ahead to produce exceptional work!
Ladies form a large proportion of our customers. Some come as absolute novices determined to gain new found independence others come wanting to extend existing DIY skill that they picked up in their early years with their parents or in later years after buying their first home.
At the DIY School we have yet to find a female student unable to complete the course that they have chosen. Be it Baisc DIY Tool Use or Property and Home Maintenance through to our project based courses such as Plastering or Tiling, our female customers have produced work equal to and often better than some of their male course colleagues.
So if you are feeling aprehensive about starting on a DIY learning curve then have no fear. You will be amongst others in similar situations, all equally as aprehensive yet with a hunger to learn. What we can happily say is that you will find a new found confidence and independence and we would be suprised if, like so many others, we don't see you back again for the next steps on the DIY learning Ladder.
"I just wanted to thank you for the DIY tools use course. I am very pleased to say that since being on the course last week a mirror, shelf and two clocks have adorned the walls of my house and are still in place!
The course was pitched at exactly the right level and obviously in a way that I could practically take my learning home. I have since spoken to a number of women who have expressed an interest in joining the DIY ranks and will hopefully be in touch with you and join courses.Thanks once again.
Julia Larmer - DIY Tool Use - Jan 08
What our Students Say
I feel more independent now -
Donna Rees- DIY Home Maintenance - Feb 08
I feel more confident + able to undertake tasks covered in a safe and effective way.
Kelly Rudd - Home Maintenance - Jan 08
Enjoyed every minute. Feeling inspired to get out there and start DIYing!
Kate Threadgold - Essential Tiling Course - Jan 08
Lots of practical experience and guidance. I can now start to tackle lots of
jobs at home without needing a trades person
Mandy Boardman - DIY Tool Use - Jan 08
A really excellent intro to what's what in a tool kit and more importantly how to use it all
Sahron Armstrong - DIY Tool Use - Dec 07
Very interesting. Really enjoyed the whole day. Can't wait to do it myself.
Dan and Ashley Greenwood - DIY Tool Use plus Home Maintenance and Plastering Essentials - Dec 07 to Jan 08
Brilliant, friendly, welcoming, useful
Vivien Walsh - DIY Home Maintenance - Dec 07
"Brilliant - "Very good. Look forward to the next course."
Tanya Humphreys - Essential Plastering Course - Jul 07.