COURSES OFFERED BY THE GOODLIFE CENTRE

Our woodwork and carpentry workshops will provide you with a sanctuary of creativity and possibly even inspire you to build a new hobby into a life-long passion, or even a career.

In this weeknight evening class there will be plenty of time to learn how to isolate water supply, fix a leaky tap,  rescue something from a U bend and unclog a blocked sink. All the basic essentials that you need to be able to do yourself without the expense of calling someone in.

Do you want to jump into making your own clothes but have never used a pattern? Do you wish to copy a beloved piece of clothing? Would you like to learn how to make your own pattern to fit just you? 

If you are just starting out or yearning for more crops in your space this workshop is for you.  Growing your own is possible in even the smallest space.  Come and join Jane as she leads you through the possibilities.  

Join us for a one day workshop devoted to becoming creative and experimental with freehand machine embroidery, even if you are wary of the outcome! If you are confident with a machine you can increase your range of abilities by learning new techniques.

This one day workshop will introduce you to the traditional art of cold process soap and shampoo making. Spend time learning the age old method of this craft.

This an excellent beginner project in ‘stake and strand’ technique resulting in very durable and strong structure. In this small workshop, there will be plenty of guidance and background information on this classic craft.

In this throw away age, when all the furniture we own is assembled and not built, we are pleased to offer an opportunity to spend some precious time learning how to use ageless tools to make something everlasting from wood.

All set to decorate one room or perhaps your entire home? Brush up your decorating techniques by messing up our workshop, instead of your living room!

Not quite sure where to start with a tiling project? Bit daunted by the thought of tiles falling off the wall if you do get them on? What about those half tiles at the corners… and cutting a curved shape?