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* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our £10 million public liability insurance.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Are you looking to develop your DIY skills? Or maybe you're searching for experience gifts for a loved one who's recently bought their first home? This class is perfect for homeowners who would like to build their home maintenance, repair and renovating skills!You'll learn from expert teacher David, who will dispense plenty of handy hints and tips as you cover basic home repair techniques, watch demonstrations of the equipment on offer, get to grips with power tools and much more. With small class sizes and one-to-one guidance available throughout, this workshop is perfect for beginners looking to build on their DIY skills as part of a team building activity, unique date night or day out in West Byfleet! During this one day course, you will learn:
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners!
What you'll get
- Tea and coffee throughout the day.
- Access to a fully equipped workshop to borrow tools from.
- Safety equipment provided.
What to bring
- Suitable clothes for dusty work and sensible shoes.
- Packed lunch (or there is a local shop nearby).
- Your own tools if you would like to learn how to use them.
Location
Cherry Lodge, Oakcroft Road, West Byfleet, KT14 6JH and Oakcroft Road, West Byfleet, KT14 6JH (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)
Your teacher
At the Great British Woodshop, students of all abilities are given a warm welcome at our large and fully tooled workshop in West Byfleet, Surrey. Courses are run by woodworking craftsman and television presenter David Free. DRB certified, David has been practising woodwork for 40 years and has been teaching all ages for 20 of those. David is passionate about sharing his woodwork and DIY knowledge with others.
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