What we’re about
The Goodlife Centre provides interesting practical ‘hands on’ workshops where everyone can gain new skills and enjoy expanding their confidence and abilities. All classes are open to men and women and are intended to teach skills to beginners and are not intended as trade training courses. We do not test or evaluate – so you can relax while you learn.
Our workshop leaders are all experts in their field and enjoy passing on their knowledge in an informal and safe environment. In any course, you will learn by practice and enjoy the support of fellow classmates. The classes are small, which makes plenty of time for one on one learning.
Some of the evening workshops incorporate on going learning. You can return to increase your level of understanding.
If you are frustrated by your own inability to tackle a task, or resentful of having to pay someone to take care of simple home maintenance – welcome. We know how annoying it is to have to wait till some handy side kick can get round to the tasks you wish would just get done.
For many who spend their days typing at a keyboard or in a job with abstract goals, the level of satisfaction from learning a practical skill is a wonderful stress buster after an unfulfilled day.
If you are a DIY phobic, a bit wary or a Gung Ho ‘Let me at it’ type, our small practical classes aim to fast track you through the basics, guided by professionals who will share their expertise to instill you with the confidence to go it alone.
If you hanker for more knowledge about maintaining your property or would just love to learn more skills – Come on down.
Please contact us via our website to ask any questions.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- CLOTHES MAKING & ALTERING WORKSHOP - 7 MORNINGSThe Goodlife Centre, London£595.00
Bookable via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/clothes-making-altering-workshop-5-mornings/
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Clothes making & altering workshop
Open to all levels
Small class size
Create your own style by making or altering clothes.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 adjust your own pattern to fit just you?
During the sessions of this small group of learners, you will gain confidence and improve any sewing skills you already have. If you have never used a machine, we can guide you through making a simple garment from a purchased pattern. Bring your own pattern or use one of our small selections.
If you have sewing experience but want to start creating your own patterns, you can learn how to create a bespoke piece of clothing
You can also bring a piece of clothing to alter or fix.
We supply the basics and the calico you will use to make a ‘toile’ ( an inexpensive mock-up) to save you ruining your chosen final fabric.
Learn how to take body measurements, read and alter a commercial pattern to fit, lay out and cut fabric and construct a finished garment to a high standard using one of our Janome 525s or Bernina 1008 series sewing machines.
Along the way, talented tutor and seamstress, Deborah Andrews, will teach you lots of techniques and tips to ramp up your sewing passion. This is a perfect class if you have been teaching yourself so far, or if your last project was made a long time ago at school.
Classes are taught in relaxed small groups in our light and airy first floor studio. Teaching consists of demonstrations and group teaching as well as lots of machine sewing and one-to-one and peer support
- BASIC PLUMBING MORNINGThe Goodlife Centre, London£90.00
Bookable via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/basic-plumbing-morning-45/
⋆⋆⋆Learn how to tackle some basic plumbing tasks around the home in this practical, hands-on weekday morning workshop.
In this fast-paced, practical workshop 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.
You will also practice how to remove and replace silicone sealant around the bath and shower. So you can go home and give your bathroom a mini-makeover, without spending a fortune.
Leave with the confidence to tackle some basic plumbing jobs around the house and gain some independence.
All personal protection, tools and materials are included. Suitable for absolute beginners. Enjoyable for everyone.
- BASIC PLUMBING EVENINGThe Goodlife Centre, London£90.00
Bookable via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/basic-plumbing-evening-46/
⋆⋆⋆Learn how to tackle some basic plumbing tasks around the home in this practical, hands-on workshop.
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.
You will also practice how to remove and replace silicone sealant around the bath and shower. So you can go home and give your bathroom a mini-makeover, without spending a fortune.
Leave with the confidence to tackle some basic plumbing jobs around the house and gain some independence.
All personal protection, tools and materials included. Beginners welcome.
- WOODWORK – STEP UP LOW WOOD STOOL – 6 EVENINGSThe Goodlife Centre, London£380.00
Bookable via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/woodwork-step-up-low-wood-stool-evenings-41/
⋆⋆⋆This lovely six-week evening course is another charming project from our cherished Edwardian instructional woodwork manual, ‘Carpentry for Beginners’. The projects in the book are perfect for learning basic woodwork skills and we have refined the instructions to incorporate a modern craft construction.
This classic ‘child’s stool’ is a handy ‘hop up’ you can use if you have shelves you can’t reach at home and small ones can reach the sink by standing on it. It measures 40cm x 22cm x 26cm high. We use a redwood pine wood that releases a heady and uplifting scent when cut, chiseled, and planed.
Even if you have never used any tools, our expert makers will teach you the processes you will need to take home a future heirloom along with a very special sense of satisfaction that comes with crafting by hand.
Over six evenings you will learn how to measure and mark timber accurately, use a chisel and a vintage ‘Granny’s tooth’ hand router to cut out grooves to house the legs into the sides of the stool.
By the time you have finished your useful step-up stool, you will have become familiar with many of the basic woodworking hand tools and increased your confidence to go on and do more general woodwork at home.
This course takes place over six Thursday evenings, 6.30-9.00pm. All use of tools and materials included.
