Home DIY Workshop (2 x Sundays 20th & 27th July 2025)

Home DIY – 2 Day Workshop

Course Overview

Learn the practical skills and confidence to tackle basic home repairs and improvements.

Across two immersive, hands-on days, you’ll learn how to safely use tools, work with common household materials, and apply foundational repair techniques. Whether you're renting, owning, or just starting out, this course will introduce you to essential tools, materials, and techniques to empower you to maintain and improve your home environment safely and effectively.

Led by experienced facilitators, this course includes tool use, material handling, repairs, and installations with plenty of time for hands-on practice and individual questions.

Workshop Details

• Duration: 2 days, (over 2 weeks) 5 hours per day

• Format: Face-to-face, hands-on learning

• Location: conveniently located in Redfern

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Confidently use hand and power tools, including drills, levels, saws, and drivers

• Hang shelves, artwork, or fixtures safely using appropriate fixings and wall anchors

• Identify and avoid common in-wall hazards such as power and water lines

• Patch plasterboard walls and make cosmetic wall repairs

• Carry out basic plumbing tasks (e.g. replacing washers, installing flexi hoses)

• Cut, glue, and grout ceramic tiles

• Apply low-cost, space-saving solutions for DIY without a workshop

• Understand safety best practices in a DIY setting

🛠 Workshop Schedule

Day 1: Tools, Techniques & Tiling

Morning Session

Welcome & Safety Induction

• Introduction to DIY safety and personal protective equipment

Materials & Tool Introduction

• Natural, manufactured, and hazardous household materials

• Toolbox breakdown: essential tools and how to use them

• Advanced tool intro: power drills, levels, saws, and drivers

Hands-On Practice

• Drilling, fixing, and cutting into timber, masonry, and tiles

• Choosing correct drill bits and wall plugs for different materials

Afternoon Session

Tiling

• Identifying the different processes in tiling.

• Starting small tiling project.

• Q&A Session

• Instructor feedback and troubleshooting for your own projects

Day 2: Walls, Water & Workshop-Free DIY

Morning Session

Finishing Tiles

• Grouting and finishing your tiled pot coaster

Working with Walls

• Understanding gyprock wall construction and stud spacing

• Identifying hidden services (power, water, gas) safely

• Using a stud finder, multi-sensor tools, and magnets

Hanging Items on Walls

• Choosing wall anchors and fasteners for different weights/surfaces

• Practice: hang a shelf or hook using accurate measuring and fixing techniques

Afternoon Session

Wall Repair

• Repairing holes in plasterboard (minor to major patching)

Plumbing Essentials

• How a tap works: S-bend, washers, and fittings

• Hands-on: Change a washer, install a flexi hose, fix a leaking tap

DIY Without a Workshop

• Smart setups: fold-out benches, portable kits, tool storage

• Space-saving tips for renters and small homes

Final Q&A & Feedback Session

• Open floor: bring your DIY questions and get project advice from the instructor

• Workshop wrap-up, tips for continuing your DIY journey

Who Should Attend

• This workshop is perfect for: (18+)

• Complete beginners with no prior experience

• DIY beginners and renters wanting to gain skills and independence

• Homeowners looking to save money and improve their property

• Anyone aiming to build confidence using tools and tackling home projects

• People interested in sustainability through reuse and repair

Accessibility

Some of our instructors are experienced in working with individuals living with disability. Please advise us of any accessibility needs prior to enrolment so we can accommodate your requirements.

What to Bring

• Any hand or power tools you'd like to practice with (optional)

• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Otherwise use ours.

• Lunch (or purchase from nearby cafes)

• Wear old clothes, closed-in shoes, and tie back long hair

• Avoid jewellery and loose accessories

• No heels

Tools & Materials

All major tools and materials are provided by The Bower. You’ll gain hands-on experience using both hand and power tools in a safe and supportive environment.

Leave With:

✅ Practical, hands-on experience

✅ DIY confidence for future home repairs

✅ A head full of tips—and possibly a head start on your next home upgrade!

Location

SUMMER HILL

Inner West Sustainability Hub, 7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW 2130 

Transportation and parking
Bower Woodworks is located within 10-minute walking distance of Summer Hill Train Station. Both metred and unmetered parking are available nearby.

Please note this is a 2 day workshop running on 20 July 2025 10am to 3pm and again on 27 July 2025 10am to 3pm.