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matt boysons

Contact name: Matt Boysons
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over 1 year
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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.

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Confidence with tools for DIY beginners
5 hours
Next date: 17th May 2025

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
27 Apr 25'

Stephanie reviewed: Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

"Matt was incredibly patient and encouraging. He is a great communicator and explained everything really simply. I will definitely be trying out some of my new skills at home. "

matt boysons responded:

"Hey Stephanie Thanks for the review and the kind words. I’m glad you had a really nice day. I was so pleased That the weather was good enough to sit outside for lunch, it’s one of my favourite views. Good luck with your sawing Practice and I hope this was the Intro, you need to start having some fun playing with tools around the house. Take care, have a lovely summer. Cheers. Matt."

28 Feb 25'

N Elms reviewed: Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

"Very interesting course. as a complete novice with anything DIY I found that this course has given me the confidence to utilise a drill/saw and not be afraid to make mistakes as I now have the knowledge to allow myself to fail because with failure also comes success and Matt and his expanse of knowledge has imparted some real gems of wisdom. Thanks Matt for a great day and a very informative course."

matt boysons responded:

"Hi Neil. Thank you so much for the kind review. I felt we all had a really nice day and I’m glad that it’s been inspiring for you and of some use. Good luck with your furniture refurbishment business, it’s great to know I had a little bit of a hand in it going forward. Matt"

23 Feb 25'

Sandy Brown reviewed: Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

"An extremely informative course. I'd recommended to anyone who wants to put up a shelf, learn about tools, what tools you need (including screws and fittings)...and a lot more I left feeling confident that I could go and buy an electic drill and the different drill bits and use them on various materials. Matt was easy to understand, patient and an all round great teacher. I can't thank him enough for enabling me to do complete some DIY tasks for myself. I will be recommending to my daughters."

matt boysons responded:

"Hi Sandy. Thank you so much for the review, I’m glad you left leaving so happy with the course. It was a cracking day for all of us I think and a pleasure to have you at the workshop. I hope everything goes well for you on your new missions. All the best. Matt. "

23 Feb 25'

Sandy Brown reviewed: Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

"An extremely informative course. I'd recommended to anyone who wants to put up a shelf, learn about tools, what tools you need (including screws and fittings)...and a lot more I left feeling confident that I could go and buy an electic drill and the different drill bits and use them on various materials. Matt was easy to understand, patient and an all round great teacher. I can't thank him enough for enabling me to do complete some DIY tasks for myself. I will be recommending to my daughters."