Unleash your creativity and discover the beauty of combining natural elements with modern art in our Resin Flowers course at The Rivershop. In this immersive, hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to craft a unique wooden trinket tray using flowers and resin. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned crafter, this course offers an enjoyable, creative journey that will leave you with a stunning handmade piece to cherish or gift.

The course centers around the popular art of resin flowers - an exciting technique that involves embedding natural flowers in resin to create beautiful, long-lasting designs. In addition to crafting your trinket tray, you'll also have the option to upgrade to create a larger tray or wall art if you're feeling adventurous. This is the perfect opportunity to develop a new skill, express your artistic side, and create something uniquely yours.

**What You’ll Learn:**

**Introduction to Resin Art:**
We’ll kick off the course by introducing you to the world of resin art. You’ll learn about the different types of resin, their properties, and safety tips to ensure you handle the material properly. Our instructors will demonstrate how to measure and mix resin, how long it takes to cure, and common mistakes to avoid. With a special focus on using resin flowers, you’ll be able to bring vibrant colors and natural elements into your artwork.

**Preserving Flowers in Resin:**
In this section, you’ll dive into the process of selecting, preparing, and preserving flowers to use in your resin projects. Not all flowers work well with resin, so we’ll guide you through the best choices and show you how to preserve them to maintain their beauty over time. Once your flowers are ready, you’ll learn how to arrange them on your wooden trinket tray to create a captivating, artistic design. The fusion of nature with resin will give your piece a timeless, elegant look that highlights the charm of resin flowers.

**Crafting Your Wooden Trinket Tray:**
The main project for this course is a wooden trinket tray, which you’ll customise with your own resin flowers design. We will guide you through each step of the process—from preparing your tray to pouring the resin and embedding your floral elements. This project is designed to give you the foundational skills you need to work with resin, while also allowing plenty of room for your own creative expression. You'll leave with a personalised trinket tray that's both functional and decorative.

**Advanced Techniques and Optional Upgrades:**
Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll have the option to take your skills a step further by upgrading your project. If you want to go beyond the trinket tray, you can choose to create a larger wooden tray or even wall art featuring resin flowers. These upgrades allow you to explore more complex designs and work on a bigger canvas, giving you more space to experiment with your artistic ideas. Our instructors will be on hand to help you navigate these larger projects and ensure your final piece is beautifully executed.

**Course Details:**

**What’s Included:**
All materials needed to create your wooden trinket tray, including flowers, resin, and finishing supplies, are provided. You’ll also have access to a range of decorative elements to further personalise your piece, such as additional flowers, glitter, and pigments.

**Optional Upgrades:**
On the day of the course, you’ll have the option to upgrade your project to a larger tray or wall art featuring resin flowers. This is ideal if you want to challenge yourself or create a more prominent piece of art. These upgrades are offered at an additional cost, and you can decide whether to opt for them during the class.

**Takeaway:**
Your wooden trinket tray will not be ready to take home on the same day due to the resin’s curing time. We will arrange a collection date for your finished piece or offer postage, depending on your preference. Once the resin has fully cured, your resin flowers creation will be ready to adorn your home.


Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

Annette Younger

Knowledgeable and patient leader - always interesting people who sign up - wish it was longer!!

Marta Malolepszy

Great start to resin works, welcoming and nice class with good tips and guidance on what to buy and how it’s work. Highly recommend. 

Lucy Casey

I went to this class with very little knowledge of epoxy resin and its uses but had seen the cool effects it can produce on instagram so thought i’d try something knew and out of my comfort zone. Richard and his wife (and their daughter Esme) were so welcoming and friendly! I felt confident knowing I had support the entire time but the freedom to experiment and get on with it myself. 

Richard’s directions and little nuggets of advice throughout were really helpful. All the instructions were clear and we all went at a good pace. The resources were great and I was able to work on this lovely bit of yew wood and had a range of great pigments to choose from for the resin. Overall, it was really fun and informative and I was really pleased with the outcome of my piece. 

Would recommend for anyone who has an interest in resin and the pieces of art it can produce. I will definitely look out for future workshops they’re running. - Lucy C

Gabor Paszti

Richard was a great instructor, with many tips and tricks from his own experiences, which have proven really useful for us. He was a helpful, informative and relaxed teacher, making sure that everyone had what they needed and got the best out of the class. Both my wife and I had a great time, recommend this experience and would definitely do take a class again with Richard. Thank you!

Simon Daldorph

Workshop was great, well organised with Richard being a really helpful friendly instructor. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Kate McMullab

I attended the beginners Epoxy Resin Course and can't rate it highly enough. Richard was an excellent instructor and gave us enough space to learn whilst over seeing the class and all ways being on hand. He answered questions honestly and was open when he wasn't sure about the answer. All equipment was provided and as much resin as you wanted. I drove quite a way to attend this course but it was absolutely worth it. I can't wait to receive me piece once its cured. 


Meg A

Great workshop! Really informative, worth taking if you're looking to learn the basics. 

Aga Storwr

Very good, I'd like more of such courses maybe covering Some furniture elements as well.

Avinder Bhinder

I loved every minute and learnt so much.  Richard was really patient and helpful. It was so exciting to produce something so beautiful. It has inspired me to try this again.  

Emma

The Resin workshop was really interesting, Richard and his assistant were extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and we couldn't have asked for a better teacher. The venue was easy to find, and in good order. 

Tilda

Jennifer Sampson

We felt like trying out something different and decided to give this workshop a go. We really enjoyed the workshop and learnt lots about working with Epoxy Resin and the realities of working with Epoxy Resin. We made really beautiful boards and look forward to getting them once cured. I would definately recommend this workshop and hopefully we may do another one of Richard's  workshops in the future. Thanks very much Richard! Jen and Geoff 

Amy Jopling

Great to find a class dealing with epoxy resin in a furniture/woodcraft setting, rather than as jewellery - it's a really unique course in that sense. The instructor, Richard, is great - very knowledgeable and welcoming; and the class size is quite small so there's plenty of opportunity for one-on-one help and asking lots of questions. I'd really recommend this class to anyone with an interest in epoxy resin!

Sarah Burnett-Moore

Absolutely brilliant workshop with lots of technical detail about resins, and good health and safety practice.  Really pleased with the piece I made.

Zainab Ussen

This class provided a great insight into epoxy resin! The teacher, Richard taught us allot in terms of preparation and health and safety. He talked us through everything we need or should consider before we even start creating our work.

Very nice and friendly teaching in a lovely studio!  

Rui Goncalves

I thoroughly enjoyed this beginners course.  Richard is very friendly and makes you feel quite at ease. I liked very much the way he delivered the course with a warm and positive atmosphere in the workshop throughout the day. The course was excellent,  with lots of knowledge base information on how to use epoxy resin products and related materials and their interaction...  As well as some great tips using inexpensive materials. Useful advice on the health and safety aspect of using the resin materials and related tools. - Rui 


Nina Lala

Richard was a great teacher, methodically taking us through each step and giving us excellent tips along the way.  He was very accommodating and helpful. 

Steve Hance

Brilliant workshop! Richard was knowledgeable and patient with all of the attendees, regardless of ability or speed. The course was extremely useful, and also gave us an insight to the economics of what is achievable within a certain budget, as the materials are very expensive. I'd definitely recommend this course to anyone who has seen the numerous epoxy videos which are making the rounds on social media, and thinks it's something they can do - it'll give you a great perspective of what you can manage yourselves with a bit of guidance and personal hands-on experience . Looking forward to seeing how my mini river table turned out after fully setting...

Karina Mazurek

I went to the workshop with 2 of my work colleagues and we absolutely loved it! It was a lot of fun and a very informative course (whether you have used resin before or knew nothing about it). We weren't just given instructions on what to do - Richard has been brilliant in explaining to us step-by-step, everything that there is to know about resin e.g. how to prepare for working with resin, which one to chose for different projects, the best practices to achieve results we need etc. He also happily answered all other questions we had about working with this material and shared very useful tips and suggestions based on his own experience. I cannot wait to receive me piece once its cured.

Oriol Pallarès 

We have learned how to use epoxy resign, mixing colours and all tricks to take care if you mixe it with other materials like wood.
The teacher was very friendly and help us with all doubts and questions we had.
The venue is big enough for 8 of us with all facilities needed.
I will recommend this workshop to everyone who would like to work with product before start by youself.


Sam Rattley

Richard was a great instructor and took time to explain the process and any additional questions people may have had. The class was very relaxed, informative, and enjoyable. You never felt rushed and the time flew by in such a friendly environment. Everyone left with a smile on their face! Fully recommended.

Tania Paine

This was a great class for learning the basics of Epoxy Resin art. The teacher was very knowledgeable and there was lots of time to ask questions. I really enjoyed the class!! 

Tilly 

Very well executed course. I enjoyed the day and am pleased with my resin board. 

Sally Webster

This course was fantastic. Our teacher was so personable, thorough, knowledge & helpful. Having never worked with resin before, this course was perfect, it taught us the basics & showed us where we could take it. 
I would wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone & would love to attend future courses provided by Friendly Forces Construction! 

Chantel Campbell

I throughly enjoyed the workshop, Richard really takes the time to make sure everyone understands each part of the process and keeps it fun and engaging.

Julie Price

Easy to find, easy parking, friendly tutor. We had a great time  Richard put us all at ease and was open and happy to answer any small question . Adding new ideas and possibility. We are both going to head on to his next course in the new year and look forward to doing a bit of practisi v at home in the meantime. Well worth the money and experience. Julie

Sean Mac

Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop - what a great afternoon.  Richard is a knowledgeable and charming teacher.  He has a great understanding of not only the subject of resin pouring and all the technicalities that go with it, but of how to teach.  The class moved along as fast as Richard could answer our questions. We all came away smiling and happy having not only learned an immense amount about how resin works as a medium, but also having actually made something.  I highly recommend this course.  It was exactly what I wanted to learn about and I will be returning to future classes producing coffee tables and then kitchen tables. 5 Stars all round.


Susan Poole

I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop. I'd never worked with epoxy resin before, but had seen it on instagram and was curious. Richard was a great teacher and gave time to everyone and answered all the questions as we were going along. I came away with new skills, confidence in working with epoxy resin and a piece I am proud of. I travelled a long way for this session but it was totally worth it. 

Esther Homiah

The course was informative and gave an insight into how to create the moulds and the diffetent materials you can use.
I would recommend the course.

Popi Konstantinou

We went to this course with my partner and we loved  it. Richard was very helpful and friendly and had lots of knowledge to share with us. We thoroughly enjoyed it, it was great fun! We will definitely be returning with the new classes and would recommend to anyone who wishes to learn about resin.

Jasmit 

Hello it was a wonderful class all my question became clear . Thank you so much looking forward to attend more classes 

Stephen Barr

Was not a cutting board - fair warning. I prefer the class as what it was honestly: we chose a couple pieces of scrap wood and filled the gap between them with resin, learning all about it in the process.

Dalida Oliveira

Absolutely brilliant workshop !
Great start to resin works, can't wait for more courses.
Dalida

Janak Shah

Great intro to pouring epoxy resin. If you’ve seen the instagram & youtube vids and want to know how to do it for yourself this is the course. There is no woodworking involved, you’ll make a mould and pour the epoxy. Richard is friendly & knowledgeable.

matt grossmith

Really interesting introduction to working with wood and epoxy.  Richard (the tutor) was very friendly, knowledgeable and explained everything clearly.
The workshop is well equipped and laid out and everything was ready to go when we arrived.
Would recommend to anyone with an interest in starting a new hobby or sideline.  Richard made some great recommendations on where to get the best materials and explained difference between the types of epoxy resins, what they can be used for (and importantly what they can't be used for!)
Hopefully Friendly Forces Courses will be expanding their offering for more advanced workshops (there was mention of a longer course where a stool or coffee table could be created).

Jenny Pout

Richard The tutor was patient, and friendly, but it wasn’t a chopping board as advertised on the site.  It was great to learn the tips and tricks of resin pouring, even if the finished piece  is on the small side using a couple of offcuts of wood.  

Sherran

I had a great time on this course and Richard was a brilliant teacher! I'd never used Epoxy resin before and didn't know much about it, but Richard took the time to explain everything as we went and was more than happy to answer all our questions. He also gave us loads of hints and tips for how best to continue working with resin ourselves at home. Would highly recommend this course!!

Chelsea

Had such a great time at this course and learned a lot. Richard and team were very informative and helpful. The venue was very nice also :) 

Wendy & Samantha Nash 

New experience which My daughter and I have interested for a long time ,Richard was great teacher with the 2 assistant, they are very welcome us and also we met nice people in the class , we had a brilliant time .. we definitely going to do it again will keep an eye on for the next course 

Sharna Aquilina

Richard was a brilliant teacher and the course was fantastic. The new studio is beautiful with great light and learning about how to work with expoxy resin was just as I hoped. I am hooked. 

Sam 

Really great class, really informative and easy to follow. I really enjoyed meeting the new people and teacher was very patient and knowledgable.  Really happy with what I have made. 
Would definitely go again. 

Fathima Ikram

Such a wonderful experience. Gave individual attention to all participants and clearly explained the process. The teacher was very informative and did not hesitate to answer any questions and doubts. Easy access to get to the venue. Can't wait for other epoxy Resin workshops. 

Julia Marsh

I attended the epoxy resin workshop in December after being given it as a gift for my birthday and needless to say it was fantastic! The course leader was informative and relaxed which made for a very enjoyable day. The resources available were good quality and I really was pleased with my wood and resin piece, which I am hoping to turn into a table top! Don’t hesitate to book this! 

Buhlebenkosi Ndhlovu

Loved loved loved my time there.
It reinforced my interest in working with resin and had some very useful tips at the end of it. 
Richard is knowledgeable and has the patience of a saint 😊
Looking forward to bigger project classes.
Thank you Richard 


Andy Hamilton

Great class from the perspective of someone who's watched a lot of videos but wanted hands on experience before attempting anything on my own.

Nicola

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David Goldsworthy

The course was well run and presented in a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We learnt how to make a mould which was then used to make a small resin board. The venue was easy to find and gave enough space for the eight of us on the course to work in with comfort. I would suggest that it would be helpful to give the students a small handout to remind them of what they had learnt and how to obtain resin products for their own use.

Clare Kelly

I recommend this course highly - as an instructor Richard has a real lightness of  touch. He makes sure that you have all the technical knowledge you need to complete your project, but leave the creative elements entirely up to you! I had a really lovely afternoon at Friendly Forces.

Duncan Lewis

Richard was a great tutor, very friendly and explaining everything clearly and able to answer all questions. Instructions were clear and easy to follow. Worth noting that the door to the venue was locked when we arrived, so it's worth bringing the phone number with you so you can ring Richard and get him to let you in!

Victoria Thomson 

Richard was an excellent teacher. Loved the course, it was so informative and relevant- a new year energiser!

Karen 

Really great venue with a lot of creativity around!
Richard our teacher was very friendly, approachable and informative.  If you didn't understand then he was happy to reiterate for you. 
The class was a very good beginners guide to using resin and I do think I can now go away have give it a go myself. 
The reason why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.....there needs to be some improvement on sustainability & I know Richard is looking to this. Also I would have appreciated a fact sheet with helpful hints to either take away or to be emailed later. If these 2 small things could be rectified then 5 stars all the way! 
Thanks Richard 

Sarah

Brilliant course and intro to working with resin - can’t recommend it highly enough. Richard was a great teacher and explained all about resin with lots of very useful information. Very clear instructions and a well structured session that went at the perfect pace. Everything we needed to use was well organised and very prepared. All very easy to follow and in a great studio. Thank you also to Anneshka who was great at supporting throughout.  Was a lot of fun and would love to take another course. Thank you Richard 

Henrietta Foster

This was a well structured, interesting course with a teacher who was clearly very knowledgeable about his craft. I really enjoyed learning the technical details of the process of making resin and playing with glue guns! It would be great to see the changes mentioned to reduce impact on the environment take place as I was a little uncomfortable using some of the disposable materials e.g. the wipes used to clean the table seemed like they could have been replaced with spray and a cloth.

Gloria

This was a Christmas present for my partner and we had a great time! Richard was very friendly and knowledgeable.  I had never worked with resin before and found the class informative and fun. Would definitely recommend!

Austin Basile

I'd watched many resin youtube videos before taking this course so I arrived with many questions. I was very excited to get going but had no idea what to expect. We learned everything from making a mold to calculating the amount of resin we'd need to mix. The class ran smoothly and was very informative, and the venue seems perfect for what we needed. I can happily say that not only did I get my questions answered but I had a great time, and left very inspired and confident in my abilities to move forward onto my own projects.

Oli 

Really great course, clear instructions, had fun creating. Will do more. 

Kim Anderson

Richard was very friendly and informative, I felt he covered everything we needed to know and I left feeling very enthusiastic about starting our own projects! 

Warren

Venue was great, well equipped and organised. The course was planned out very well, with clear and precise instructions which were easy to follow and interactive. Richard was very knowledgeable and helpful. A great teacher with a calm personality. Would highly recommend this for anyone interested in Epoxy. 

Graeme Keeling

I learned the basics of materials preparation, and a combination of the technical preparation of resin e.g calculation of quantity, temperature control, mixing and pouring technique. Richard, the course tutor, was friendly, approachable and knowledgable. Instructions were clear and concise. The venue was well equipped, well organised and suitable for our group of ten. I would be more than happy to go back to Friendly Forces for other courses.

Jess

Really helpful and insightful class. Lives up to the name of the company! I am looking forward to further courses as they really support your learning.

Jessica A

jessica-adjei@hotmail.co.uk

Fun and engaging. Found the class informative and really helped me progress my skills. Can't wait for next time 

jess

Jess Adjei 

Very helpful team with lots of experience! Great class for beginners and the class is small enough for you to ask lots of questions! Looking forward to more classes! 

Kathryn

I had so much fun in this course! It was very easy to follow as Richard was super clear and very patient when I tried to take over the course a couple of times 🤭 I think I’ve found my new hobby! Highly recommend and you don’t need any experience or special skills, just go for it. 

Oliver 

Richard led a very interesting course, explaining the steps of the resin process very well along the way. Mixing the resin and choosing colours was great fun. 

  I had a great time and learnt alot on how to use the resin and mix different kinds of pigments.  Richard is  very friendly  , knowlegeable and will quickly put you at ease which is great for any one who is  new to resin.
I would highly recommend this class .

Tom Nixon 

This was a great introductory course on epoxy resin and wood. 

Richard is a nice friendly guy and a great teacher. He help all of us make a export resin board and answered all of our questions  

I would highly recommend anyone and everyone attend the course.  

Isabelle Marcoul

Great fun course with Richard, knowledgeable and pleasant teacher. We are hoping he will soon offer a follow-up course on the topic. Highly recommended .

Join us in our studio to learn about the joys of botanical resin. 

Epoxy Resin Flower Masterclass 

**Carpentry Course : Wildwood Bench Crafting**

Experience the RiverShop’s one-of-a-kind carpentry course and learn how to create a stunning, rustic wooden bench with tree trunk legs. This carpentry course is more than just a workshop—it’s a journey that connects you to the land, the materials, and the process of woodworking. Each bench features legs cut from tree trunks we hand-selected and harvested ourselves from a beautiful farm in Suffolk. We then bring this responsibly sourced wood to our London studio, where students like you can turn it into a functional, artful piece of furniture. Our carpentry course is designed to immerse you in every step, from raw material to finished bench, with guidance from our passionate instructors who love sharing their knowledge of woodworking techniques and craftsmanship.

**About the Course: A Hands-On Carpentry Experience**

In this carpentry course, you’ll learn how to build a unique tree trunk bench, blending the charm of Suffolk’s natural wood with skilled craftsmanship. The bench’s tree trunk legs give it a grounded, rustic beauty, making each piece uniquely yours. Our carpentry course instructors are seasoned woodworkers who will teach you each stage of the project, ensuring you learn not only to make a bench but also to understand the tools, materials, and techniques that go into crafting it.

This carpentry course uses tree trunks that have been carefully chosen and harvested to promote the growth of new woodlands in Suffolk. From our hand-selection and cutting of the wood to bringing it to London for our students, each step is an intentional part of creating a sustainable and meaningful piece. We are deeply committed to this process, and you’ll feel this passion throughout the carpentry course as you gain insight into the origins of your materials and the impact of responsible sourcing.

**What You Will Learn: Skills and Techniques in Carpentry**

This carpentry course is designed to teach you every aspect of woodworking needed to create a durable, beautiful bench that will last for years to come. Here’s what you’ll learn:

**Preparing Tree Trunk Legs: **Learn to select, clean, and prepare tree trunks that provide both stability and beauty. You’ll understand how to assess wood grain, density, and structural integrity, ensuring that your bench has a strong foundation.

**Basic Carpentry Skills: **This carpentry course covers all essential techniques, including sanding, cutting, and joining, so you’ll feel confident working with the wood’s natural, uneven qualities. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your craft, we’ll teach you the foundational skills for success.

**Joinery Techniques:** Our instructors will guide you in creating solid joinery connections that will ensure the stability of your bench. We focus on simple yet strong methods, including mortise and tenon joints, to make sure your bench is both functional and beautiful.

**Finishing Techniques:** Learn to finish your bench with professional-quality techniques that highlight the wood’s unique character. From sanding to sealing, you’ll understand how to preserve the natural beauty of your materials and protect your bench for years to come.

**Who Should Attend?**
This carpentry course is open to anyone who loves hands-on work and wants to create a unique, rustic piece of furniture. No prior experience is necessary—our experienced instructors will provide step-by-step guidance tailored to your level, making this carpentry course ideal for beginners as well as those looking to expand their woodworking skills.

Whether you’re an aspiring woodworker, a nature enthusiast, or simply looking to build something with your own hands, this carpentry course will leave you with newfound skills, a deeper appreciation for sustainable woodworking, and a bench that’s uniquely yours.

**Why Choose the RiverShop Carpentry Course?**

**Hands-On Learning: **Our carpentry course offers one-on-one guidance, ensuring that you’ll complete a piece of furniture to be proud of while building new woodworking skills.
Sustainable Materials: All materials are responsibly harvested and locally sourced, making this carpentry course a meaningful way to connect with the land and contribute to sustainable practices.
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From Suffolk to London: **We source wood directly from a Suffolk farm, carefully chosen to promote woodland growth, and bring it to our London studio, where you’ll create something lasting and valuable.

By the end of this carpentry course, you’ll leave with a bench that captures the beauty of the Suffolk countryside, a deeper connection to sustainable woodworking, and skills you can use for future projects. Join us to create a bench that’s truly special, from source to finished product, with the guidance of skilled instructors and the joy of working with nature’s material


Carpentry Course : Wildwood Bench Crafting

Megan  Kavanagh

Perfect for beginners. Richard is patient and friendly and knowledgeable. So proud of the bench I built with my partner. All tools are provided and we have enough time and space to work on it in good time.

Ben Matthews

Was a brilliant day! Hands on with all the tools and guided by an experienced teacher. The bench we produced at the end was lovely and everyone I've shown it to has been impressed. Thanks to the team for an excellent class.

João Xavier  Lopes

I really appreciate the initiative with this workshop. I’m quitting smoking after 20 years, and today, since I stopped, was the first time I felt alive and happy again.

The workshop was amazing, with such great vibes and a wonderful opportunity to meet new people. I work in hospitality, putting in 50 hours a week in a very stressful environment. Being at the workshop made me feel so relaxed, helping me forget about work and life for a while and simply enjoy the moment.

It has motivated me to continue living my life in the best way possible. Thank you, Richard and Nikki, for making this experience happen!

Experience the RiverShop’s one-of-a-kind carpentry course

**DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course at The Rivershop
**

Are you ready to take control of your home improvement projects and confidently use power tools? The Rivershop is excited to offer our hands-on DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course, designed for anyone looking to develop practical skills in using power tools for home DIY. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your existing skills, this course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to handle any DIY task around the house.

**What You’ll Learn in the DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course**

This comprehensive DIY workshop will introduce you to various power tools, teach you how to operate them safely, and give you the confidence to use them effectively for your own home projects. Here’s what you can expect to learn:

**1. Introduction to Power Tools**
The course starts by familiarizing you with the essential power tools commonly used in home improvement and carpentry. You’ll get hands-on experience with tools like cordless drills, circular saws, jigsaws, and sanders. You’ll also learn about each tool’s specific functions, features, and applications, making sure you understand which tools to use for different DIY tasks. After this session, you’ll feel confident walking into any DIY shop, knowing exactly what tools you need to accomplish your projects.

**2. Safety and Best Practices**
Safety is a top priority, and this DIY workshop emphasises the importance of using power tools responsibly. You’ll be guided through essential safety practices, such as the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), proper grip and handling techniques, and creating a safe workspace. In addition, we’ll teach you how to avoid electrical hazards and ensure that you work efficiently and safely at all times. With these skills, you’ll be well-prepared to undertake DIY tasks confidently and safely at home.

**3. Tool Operation Techniques**
In this hands-on DIY workshop, you’ll learn how to operate power tools like a seasoned professional. You’ll master how to drill through different materials, including wood, metal, and masonry, with precision and ease. Say goodbye to guessing what’s behind your walls before drilling—this course will teach you how to assess your space, drill with confidence, and avoid common mistakes. You’ll also learn about different drill bits and wall fixings, ensuring you always use the right tools for the job.

**4. Choosing the Right Tools and Materials**
A key aspect of DIY success is knowing how to choose the right tools and materials. This DIY workshop will guide you through the process of selecting the correct tools for various tasks, from simple home repairs to more complex projects. You’ll also learn how to choose the appropriate materials, such as the right kind of screws, wall anchors, or timber, so you can shop at a DIY store with confidence. No more guesswork—just solid, practical knowledge.

**5. Build Practical Skills for Home DIY**
This DIY workshop focuses on teaching you real, applicable skills that you can use in a variety of home projects. You’ll learn how to hang shelves, curtain rails, and other fixtures with professional-level accuracy, using the right wall fixings and leveling techniques to ensure everything is sturdy and straight. You’ll also gain practical skills in joining materials to build items like shelves. By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to undertake all kinds of DIY projects around your home.

**Why Choose The Rivershop’s Power Tools Course?**
The Rivershop’s DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course is designed to provide a practical, hands-on learning experience for anyone wanting to improve their DIY skills. With expert instruction, small class sizes, and a focus on real-world applications, you’ll leave the course with the confidence and ability to carry out DIY tasks at home.
Sign up today and take the first step towards mastering power tools and transforming your home with confidence!



Intro to Table Making

Tagore

Great class. 
Richard is an excellent teacher.
Finished the day with a beautiful table top.
Learnt loads.
Thank you

Table Making, a beginners introduction 

Julian Surey

Great session - thanks.
Relaxed, easy going  environment.
Will try out some of the other courses.
Cheers
J

Such a great class, Richard really took the time to teach us not only the how, but the why behind the construction, which I really appreciated.


Greg Palmer

I feel lucky to have found Richard's class on making a table top. Richard was an excellent teacher who went into detail on each step of the process. We learnt about edge joining,  using a mitre saw,  using multiple sanders, oiling/finishing the wood, amongst other things. I learnt more than I expected and I hope to join another class in the future. Thanks!

Vinna Law

Richard was such very very knowledgable and enthusiastic about his craft. The way he conducted the class was very thorough, equipping you not only with the practical skills but also useful knowledge that will help with your woodworking endeavours. I felt very inspired by the class to do more woodworking and would definitely come back for more!

Tom Waters

I had a great time! It was useful - focused on some fundamentals. I appreciated that there was a bit of talking/theory rather than 100% hands on. Thanks!

Sean  Lima

Another great course from Richard and the River Shop that I did as a follow up to the resin workshop. Lots of handy tips and tricks that I'll be able to apply to bigger projects and general wood working, not just tables. It was great being able to use some more advanced machinery while we also learned how to use more basic tools available to the DIYer. Highly recommend the course and can't wait to receive my table top once it's ready!

Sue Jennings

Great tutors, very patient and thorough.
Learnt a lot and very much enjoyed the workshop, looking forward to picking up my table top/ cheese board

Dan Stratton 

The table top making taster was very rewarding.  On the day both Dan and Richard were there although Dan lead the course. It was excellently taught. Dan explained about the physical properties of wood, some wood engineering principles, how to use the equipment and how you may use tools that you have at home. 

My expectation was to build a full coffee table, although the table top was smaller and we didn't make legs l would state that l am not dissatisfied with the experience and l enjoyed the day and had a great sense of achievement.  

Dan was very clear, encouraging and friendly.  The facilities are outstanding.  I would recommend this course. It has build my confidence and inspired me to have a go at my own projects.  And as a bonus,  Dan and Richard have offered support for out own projects.  

Caitlin Vincent

As an absolute beginner who knew nothing about woodwork, Dan made everything easy to understand while also letting us be independent in our work. I would definitely recommend the course to anyone who’s interested in woodwork to get a taster. Dan and Richard were also lovely to talk to and made the day very chill and welcoming. Might have to come back soon for the breadboard course I enjoyed it that much! 

Niall Larkin

Good intro to the tools and how to prep material, router was good fun to use too!

Lucy Hilton

Great class! Brilliant teacher and perfect level of support vs learning yourself. Would recommend to anyone! 

Lazarus  Cardoza

The tutor who gave the course was well versed in managing a class. This is a strong point. Good communication skills helping us progress through the limited course time with ease... Tutor was fun to learn from. Another strong point. I'm am definitely coming back again. I would recommend to this school to provide concession to those on limited funds (carers, nurses etc). This is a must attend school.

Volodymyr  Sydoruk

Great workshop. Nice introduction to woodworking.

Pawel Pucko

Great class, amazing experience, very knowledgeable instructor, I'm definitely coming back!

Alberto Gatta

Amazing class to build a table top from beginning to end. Good introduction of woodworking in a fully-equipped workshop with explanations about types of wood, glues, tools, finishes, and curing oils. I enjoyed the experience a lot. In just 4 hours, you will end up with a finished solid wood table top. Very fulfilling.

Joby Reeves

Giuseppe  Baldini 

I loved the course, it was really engaging, full of practical knowledge and time to use the tools and the teacher really did his best to make sure we understood everything. Recommended! 

Tracy  Matthews 

Really enjoyed the class, teacher very knowledgeable and learnt a lot in the four hours and proud of the small table top I made 🙂
Thank you.

Emily

I thoroughly enjoyed taking this class yesterday. I would definitely recommend The Rivershop. I plan to take The beginners Epoxy Resin Class next. Thanks for a very well thought out 4 hours of learning

James

Pros
- You get the opportunity to utilise workshop tools
- You will learn a basic knowledge of tree to lumber process
- You will be briefly shown how to use tools
Cons
- Class is an "intro to table making" yet you make a large chopping board, which they describe in follow up emails as a "coaster"
- Teacher wasn't instructive, and gave off a "I'm doing you a favour being here" vibe
- They were unprepared for the class, having not prepared the wood
- They complain about wood bought from B&Q, but the class uses...wood bought from B&Q
- They make you provide reviews to get delivery of your item, only mentioned at the end of the class

Joel Torres

Dan was a great trainer, everyone seemed to have a great time and picked up new valuable life skills. Would recommend this course to others! 

Dawn

Excellent class! Dan was a great tutor breaking down concepts, keeping us engaged with questions,  giving clear guidance and helpful corrections for a safe and enjoyable hands-on experience. 

Adam

Dan was a really good instructor, full of practical knowledge not only about woodwork and crafting techniques but also timbre itself - I enjoying learning about all the techniques, terminology  and getting to use the powered machines.

The only reason I didn't give 5 stars:
I understand that we are learning the basics, and it is very clearly explained that you will just be making a table-top as a learning experience - however, I became invested in my small piece and very much would like the option to come back to craft and attach small legs to my table-top to make it a fully functional bit of furniture. Dan mentioned a two-day course they were developing that including making the legs too - if I was given this option to come back a second day to make the legs for my table, I would give this experience 5 stars.

Harry  Ho

Had a brilliant time - instructor was super knowledgeable and patient with us. Feel really excited about coming back for more courses, and would highly recommend the table top workshop for anyone looking to gain more experience with woodworking techniques and equipment.

Dass  V

Many thanks. Instructor is approachable and knowledgeable. Was great to be able to learn and use the machines. Perhaps could have legs for the tables to attach too. Consider providing discount for multiple courses?

Nicholas  Nilsson 

First time doing woodwork and I really enjoyed this. A great introduction to working  with wood and getting to use some great machinery. It was actually really nice to be up early meeting new folk and bonding over this experience. I hope we can get on to some more advanced lessons in future.

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