JULY 30 & JULY 31

THURSDAY & FRIDAY FROM 6PM TO 9PM

Come and learn in a fun & social environment!

DURING THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN THE FOLLOWING:

Thursday:
THE BASICS:
SCREWS AND SCREWDRIVER: (using manual and electric screwdriver) 
- assembling a power screwdriver and drill
- screwing in Phillips head screws
- screwing in flat head screws
- installing a cabinet pull
- attaching a nut to a bolt
- using a wrench to tighten a nut
- using an Allen Key
- installing a cam screw and tightening a cam lock onto a cam screw

 NAILS & HAMMER:
- when to use nails vs. screws
- hammering in a nail safely and securely
- removing a nail

PLANNING & MEASURING: 
 - how to correctly use a tape measure 
 - how to use a laser measuring tool
 - measuring angles
 - determining the center of a space and other fractional distances
 - hanging picture frames easily on the wall to look like a professional gallery wall
 - using a level
 - different types of hooks

DRILLING:
 - drill bits and when to use them
 - drilling a hole safely and cleanly
 - using different types of anchors
 - drilling dowel holes and using dowels and glue
 - when to use a toggle bolt and how to use it


Friday:
PATCHING, SANDING, SPACKLING & PAINTING:
 - How to patch a hole in the wall correctly
 - Sanding and fixing imperfections
 - Painting with a brush vs. with a roller (why and when)

SAWING:
 - sawing safely
 - different types of saws and when and how to use them

CUTTING ANGLES:
 - building a wainscoting frame

NAIL GUN & UPHOLSTERY STAPLE GUN:
- When to use a nail gun vs. a staple gun
- How to use a nail gun
- How to use an upholstery staple gun

 ACCESSORIES:
 - How to apply wallpaper or contact paper
 - How to add handles to a door
 - How to add a hinge to a door

*BUILDING:
- *Participants build their own upholstered bench or side table using all the skills learned during the two-day course.

$450 (Includes both days and includes all tools needed. Each participant also gets to take home their bench or side table which they built during the course.)

Limited to a small group so that each participant can get one-on-one instruction time.
An assortment of food and beverages will be provided.
Liability release waiver to be signed beforehand.

LOCATION: PARK AVENUE, HOBOKEN (Full details to be sent upon sign-up.)

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is 100% non-refundable, but purchased spots are transferrable if a participant can no longer attend. The transfer of purchased items is solely the responsibility of the registrant.