Sometimes, we all need some expert help so the courses always include advice about when to call in the professionals. I can recommend the most reliable people in the local area – electricians, plumbers, builders, specialist suppliers… You’ll get a list of the most reputable, trustworthy people to call. With the suppliers, you’ll get special treatment (and sometimes a discount) as a SheCan course graduate.
One of the best things about SheCan is the chance to build a support network with other students and course graduates. If you get stuck, there’s always someone there to help. Check out our Facebook page.
We’ve set out a list of courses and subject areas below, but they’re very flexible. If you can’t see what you need, just get in touch with Matt. He’s probably up a ladder or under a sink at the moment, but you won’t have to wait long for a response.
SheCan evening sessions - 5 x 2 hour weekly sessions 7pm-9pm
Five weekly sessions that give you a practical understanding of tools and techniques for fixing, maintaining and creating unique touches for your home.
All weekly sessions are based in Brighton, at a Venue to suit the course, and the needs and numbers of those attending. Details confirmed on enquiry.
Five 2 hour evening sessions Dates:
8th - 15th - 22nd - 29th January & 5th February
26th February & 5th - 12th - 19th - 26th March
Price: £240 per person
Week 1 Tools, materials and safety
Types of tools, wood and other materials
Workbench options
Being safe
Let’s make something useful
Discussion and sharing
When to call the experts
Week 4 Plumbing, finding and fixing leaks
Kitchen sink dramas
Shower drains, and replacing shower hoses
Fitting new taps
Where’s my stopcock!
Sealing bath and shower surrounds
Fixing wobbly taps
Toilet flush problems
Basic boiler troubleshooting
When to call an expert
Week 2 Drilling, cutting and fixing
Types of drill, what they do, how to use them safely
Drilling different materials
Which saw to use
Types of screws, fixings and fastenings
Using clamps
Being safe
Week 5 Decorating
Preparation
When to mask, and how to do it
Sanding techniques, filling and prepping walls and wood
Caulking
Undercoat and primer, top coats and varnish
Colour matching
Lining paper and wallpapering
Ladders and platforms
When to call the experts
Week 3 Shelves, doors and hinges
Putting up shelves, pictures, curtain rails
What’s in the wall?
Different fixings, different walls, fixing to ceilings
Loose, wobbly hinges
Kitchen cabinet hinges, and how to adjust them
When to call the experts
SheCan one-day course
A one-day Saturday course with adaptable content based around what you’d like to learn. Here’s a selection of the content we can cover, but I’m happy to concentrate on particular skills that are useful to you.
All Saturday courses are based in Brighton at a Venue chosen to suit the course, numbers attending and needs of our students.
Saturday Course Dates (2018):
10th November
8th December
Course dates 2019
12th January
9th February
9th March
13th April
11th May
8th June
Price: £150 per person
Tools & materials
Types of tools, woods and other materials; work bench options and how to stay safe. You’ll also be making something useful to take home with you.
Basic plumbing
Finding and fixing leaks; boiler troubleshooting, sealing shower and bath surrounds, fitting new taps; when to call in an expert.
Drilling, cutting & fixing
Different drills, what they do and how to use them safely; types of screws, fittings and fastenings.
Decorating
Preparation, masking and sanding techniques; filling and prepping walls, caulking; primer, top coats and varnish; wallpapering; how to stay safe on ladders and platforms.
Shelves, doors & hinges
Putting up shelves, pictures and curtain rails; how to fix and adjust wobbly hinges.
SheCan one-day special
A one-day course built entirely around you. We can cover skills and techniques below, focus on just a few areas, or add any practical knowledge you need. The content is adaptable. Get together with friends and colleagues, find a date that suits
everyone and Matt will come to a venue near you.
Venues and dates are your choice
Price: £800 fixed course fee, shared between the group
Tools & materials
Types of tools, woods and other materials; work bench options and how to stay safe. You’ll also be making something useful to take home with you.
Basic plumbing
Finding and fixing leaks; boiler troubleshooting, sealing shower and bath surrounds, fitting new taps; when to call in an expert.
Drilling, cutting & fixing
Different drills, what they do and how to use them safely; types of screws, fittings and fastenings.
Decorating
Preparation, masking and sanding techniques; filling and prepping walls, caulking; primer, top coats and varnish; wallpapering; how to stay safe on ladders and platforms.
Shelves, doors & hinges
Putting up shelves, pictures and curtain rails; how to fix and adjust wobbly hinges.
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