DIY courses in the UK

From furniture decorating to plumbing and tiling, get crafty with these home improvement courses.

By Penny TraversPublished: 06 August 2014

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All-rounder DIY course

There's nothing you won't learn to do at Chix & Mortar. From tiling to laying floors and plumbing to drilling, the school offers you the tools (if you'll excuse the pun) to decorate and maintain your home, without relying on tradesmen.

Details: 1 day course, £125, 2 day course, £199
Where: Chix & Mortar, Isleworth

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Shabby chic furniture course

Petal, Flower, Serveware, Pink, Room, Cut flowers, Artifact, Interior design, Bouquet, Flower Arranging,

If you're about to throw away old furniture, don't. Instead, give it a new lease of life and embrace the vintage home trend with this shabby chic furniture workshop at The Makery. Skills you will learn include colour-washing, distressing and varnishing.

Details: 3.5 hour course, £40
Where: The Makery, Beau Nash House, Bath

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Upholstery course

Brown, Textile, Teal, Turquoise, Pattern, Aqua, Cushion, Design, Creative arts, Baggage,

A great way to update your home on a budget is re-upholstering your sofa and chairs. You'd be surprised what a bold coloured fabric or floral pattern can do! Learn the ropes at Kendal Upholstery's weekend workshops.

Details: 5.5 day course, £195 plus materials
Where: Kendal Upholstery, Kendal

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Cushion covers course

Pink, Orange, Magenta, Peach, Purple, Violet, Maroon, Beige, Creative arts, Cushion,

Make a statement cushion that befits your beautiful sofa with this cushion covers workshop, during which you will make two cushion covers using basic sewing skills. A great handmade gift idea if ever we saw one.

Details: 1 day, £12
Where: Brewhouse Crafts, Mansfield

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Garden mosaics workshop

Pattern, Art, Circle, Visual arts, Creative arts, Coquelicot, Tile,

It would be a shame to ignore the garden during your home improvement spree. This mosaic workshop, held by specialist Peter Massey, will allow you to create your own unique mosaic, be it a garden table top, house number plaque or decorative panel.

Details: 2 day course, £190
Where: Waterperry Gardens, Wheatley, Oxfordshire

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