A hands-on introduction to tools and simple DIY skills for complete beginners. Fully funded by Surrey Build Group.
TRUST BUILDERS
✔ No previous DIY experience needed
✔ Small groups (maximum 10 women)
✔ Hands-on practical learning
✔ Friendly supportive environment
What is the Intro to DIY Workshop?
If you’ve ever wanted to feel more confident using tools around your home but didn’t know where to start, this workshop is for you.
The DIY Her Way Intro to DIY Workshop is a hands-on training day designed to help women learn the basics of DIY in a relaxed and supportive environment.
You do not need any previous experience using tools.
We guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals so you can leave feeling confident tackling simple jobs at home.
Throughout the day you will learn how tools work, how to safely drill into walls, and how to complete small DIY tasks that many homeowners struggle with.
By the end of the workshop, you will have used power tools and completed several practical tasks.
What You’ll Learn
Participants will learn:
- Tool safety and setup
- How to confidently use a drill
- Understanding drill bits and fixings
- How wall plugs work
- How to drill into different wall types
- Mounting hooks, brackets and small shelves
- Measuring and marking basics
- Practical DIY tips for everyday household jobs
The focus of the workshop is building confidence through practical learning.
Is This WorkShop Right For You?
This workshop is ideal for women who:
- Want to feel more confident doing DIY at home
- Have never used power tools before
- Have tried DIY but feel unsure where to start
- Want practical skills in a supportive environment
- Like the idea of learning alongside other women
Many women attend feeling nervous about using tools — by the end of the day they are surprised by what they can do.
Workshop Dates
Choose one of the following workshop dates:
Saturday 6 June 2026
Sunday 7 June 2026
Saturday 11 July 2026
Sunday 12 July 2026
Workshop Schedule
Arrival: 9:30am
Start: 10:00am
Lunch: 12:30pm (included)
Finish: 5:30pm
Group Size
Maximum of 10 women per workshop.
Important: Only 10 places are available for each workshop, so early booking is recommended.
Supported by Surrey Build
These workshops are proudly sponsored by Surrey Build, who support initiatives that help women develop practical DIY and construction skills.
Their support allows us to run these introductory workshops and encourage more women to build confidence using tools.
What Happens After the Workshop?
For some women, the workshop is simply a chance to gain confidence doing DIY at home.
Others discover they enjoy it and want to continue learning.
After the workshop, women who wish to progress can choose between two further training options.
- DIY Confidence Course
A two-day practical course designed for women who want to build stronger DIY skills for their own homes.
2. DIY Her Way Handywomen Programme
A fully funded training programme supported by Surrey County Council for women interested in using DIY skills to start earning money as a local handywoman.
NOTE: Dates and enrolment details will be announced soon. Sign up to our mailing list and Becky will email you the moment this information is released.
- Because places are limited to small groups, we review all registrations before confirming places.
- If a workshop fills up, you will automatically be placed on the waiting list and we will contact you if a space becomes available.