matt boysons

Contact name: Matt Boysons

15
Total bookings

Rating

(7)

11 months
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Since school my life has been split between the practical and the creative. I initially trained in photography and graphic design but earned most of my money in property maintainance and general building work until I was 40ish when I started making, renting and teaching people to make yurts. I had a reasonably successful business doing this for 18 years until I changed direction again to my current career, designing and making lighting and furniture from wood. I still like to teach and believe strongly that for almost everyone the path to learning a practical skill is through having a go and this is very much how my basic DIY and confidence with tools course is structured. This year I'm trying something new and I'm running some courses just for ladies.

Courses, kits & gifts

silver award

Clayton

Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

5 hours

Next date: 25th Jan 2025

(7)

£70.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

3 Oct 24'

Sian Davies reviewed: Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

"Finally! An introduction to DIY in the most fabulous of workshops with a great instructor. Matt was so welcoming, had the most fantastic day. I only wish I’d done this type of course years ago as would have saved ££££’s in handyman costs for the most simple of tasks. Matt was also patient and understood the nerves of sawing something for the first time! Since that day I’ve fixed my shed using wood filler and put up some shelves. Changed door handles, got my Dyson fixed onto the wall. I got some decorators chalk and sorted out my skirting boards and sealant in my bathroom around the bath and sink. I’ve even been practising drilling holes into old bricks and pieces of wood. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking about a day with Matt to get it booked. After some of the disasters I’ve seen some male friends attempt with DIY I think the blokes should get themselves booked in too! Thank you Matt for giving me the confidence boost that I can do house jobs myself. And do them well. "

matt boysons responded:

"Hi Sian Thank you so much for your review, I think I might print it and stick it up on the wall in the workshop to remind me I'm on the right path. I'm thinking seriously about running a more advance course next spring, if I do I'll certainly let you know. Thanks again for your kind words and for being such a big part of what was a great day for all of us. Matt"

29 Sep 24'

Clare reviewed: Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

"I had a great day with Matt and came away feeling much more confident about which tools to use and when. The course is set in a beautiful location and Matt is so helpful, patient and calm. Would definitely recommend!"

matt boysons responded:

"Hi Clare Thank you for the review. I'm glad you had such a good time on the course and especially so that it had such a positive effect. I'm now thinking seriously about a follow up course and will let you know when it comes on line. In the meantime if you're thinking about taking your DIY forwards there are plenty of other options in the area, so go for it and embrace the world of DIY. Cheers/ Matt"

26 Jun 24'

Sue J reviewed: Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

"Great day with Matt, who was very patient and explained things well. I recommend you take this course if you are unsure about what tools to use and have a supply of. "

matt boysons responded:

"Hey Sue Thanks for the review and thank you for being a part of such a fun day. I'm glad you had a great time and really appreciate the recommendation. All the best with your future DIY Matt"

23 Jun 24'

Justine Johnstone reviewed: Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

"What a brilliant day! We had so much fun, laughed a lot, learned a lot and all came away encouraged and confident to get home and start drilling, filling and sawing. Thank you, Matt; you are a wonderful teacher! Please run some more courses!"

matt boysons responded:

"Hi Justine, it's really appreciated that you had such a good time, it was a fun day wasn't it and you were a great group to work with. It's got me thinking about a second course again, maybe for the winter courses. Cheers again. Matt"