Our founder Alison was a guest speaker on The Restart’s Project’s radio show on Resonance FM.
Through the Goodlife Centre, Alison has helped hundreds – or thousands? – of Londoners learn DIY, about electricals, plumbing and making/repairing furniture. She tells the story of some “dollhouse DIY” as a child and how her love of materials and production took her in fascinating professional directions.
She also talks with hosts and about why people no longer have DIY skills and what motivates them to go to The Goodlife Centre to learn. And specifically, why nobody can change a plug any longer!
Starting Soon…
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BASIC DRILL SKILLS
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PATTERN MAKING WORKSHOP
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INTRO TO WOODWORK - MAKE A CUPBOARD
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INTRO TO WOODWORK - BASIC WOOD JOINTS
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UPHOLSTERY - BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR - Wednesday eve
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FURNITURE RESTORATION - EVENINGS - BRING A PROJECT
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BASIC PLUMBING MORNING
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WOODWORK - STEP UP LOW WOOD STOOL - 6 EVENINGS Thu
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BASIC PLUMBING EVENING
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Textile Repair – Darning and Patching 6 Evenings
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GARDENING IN SMALL SPACES - CONTAINER GARDENING
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INTRO TO FURNITURE RESTORATION - 1 DAY
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MAKE A PIPED CUSHION
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INTRO TO WOODCARVING
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GARDENING IN SMALL SPACES - CONTAINER GARDENING Afternoon
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PREPARE & PAINT
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Darning Techniques - 1 DAY
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CARPENTRY FOR BEGINNERS - STEP UP LOW WOOD STOOL - 2 SUNDAYS
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TRADITIONAL AND MODERN LAMPSHADE MAKING
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HARD WOOD TREASURE BOX
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THREE LEGGED STOOL
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INTRO TO WOODWORK - FLIP LID DOVETAIL BOX - 5 AFTERNOONS
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CARPENTRY FOR BEGINNERS - 10 EVENINGS - WOOD TABLE
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INTRO TO JAPANESE JOINTS
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UPHOLSTERY - BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR - Monday eve
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FOLLOW-ON WOODWORK
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INTRO TO WOODWORK - FLIP LID DOVETAIL BOX -5 EVENINGS
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CLOTHES MAKING & ALTERING WORKSHOP evenings
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MAKE A CONSOLE TABLE
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MAKE A WOOD CHAIR - 12 EVENINGS