Can’t make it to one of our evening or daytime classes? No problem!
We have a range of weekend courses providing a full program of workshops from Basic DIY, Basic Woodwork & Carpentry, Furniture Making, Painting & Decorating, Upholstery, Furniture Restoration, Lampshade Making, Rag Rug Making, Basket Weaving and Sewing Curtains & Blinds.
The Goodlife Centre is easy to access from either Borough, Southwark or Waterloo tube stations. Aprons are provided to protect clothes and though it’s a working space, we keep our area rather clean and sawdust free. All of our weekend workshops include a break for lunch – There are some lovely choices of places to eat and delightful cafes located nearby.
Come with a partner or friend or come alone and make some friends at our workshops. Either way you will leave with some life long skills and a sense of self-accomplishment.
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Start time
End time
Course name
Course length
Price
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Sat
24/10/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO FURNITURE RESTORATION - 1 DAY
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Popular course!
Details
Sat
24/10/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO WOODTURNING
1 day
£220.00 GBP
Turn a bowl & pen
Details
Sat
24/10/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO MODERN UPHOLSTERY - WEEKEND
2 days
£380.00 GBP
Great intro to modern upholstery!
Details
Sat
24/10/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING - 1 DAY
1 Day
Sold Out
Sewing machine know how.
Details
Sun
25/10/2026
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - DRILLS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sun
25/10/2026
10:00
17:00
LINO BLOCK PRINTING
1 day
£150.00 GBP
Ignite your creativity
Details
Sun
25/10/2026
10:00
17:00
CARVING A WOODEN BIRD
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Fantastic beginners course
Details
Sun
25/10/2026
10:00
17:00
WHITTLE A SPOON
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Popular course!
Details
Sat
31/10/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO WOODWORK - WOOD STOOL WEEKEND
1 weekend
£390.00 GBP
Make a stool!
Details
Sat
31/10/2026
10:00
17:00
Darning Techniques - 1 DAY
1 Day
£140.00 GBP
Keeping traditional skills alive
Details
Sat
31/10/2026
10:00
17:00
WOVEN SEA GRASS STOOL
1 Day
£210.00 GBP
Popular course!
Details
Sat
31/10/2026
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - DRILLS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sun
01/11/2026
10:00
17:00
MAKE A FRENCH MATTRESS CUSHION
1 day
Sold Out
New Course!
Details
Sun
01/11/2026
10:00
17:00
TRADITIONAL AND MODERN LAMPSHADE MAKING
1 day
£200.00 GBP
Sew beautiful lampshades - no glue here!
Details
Sun
01/11/2026
10:00
17:00
PREPARE & PAINT
1 day
Sold Out
Learn to decorate like a professional!
Details
Sat
07/11/2026
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - DRILLS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sat
07/11/2026
10:00
17:00
HARDWOOD ADJUSTABLE BOOKSHELF
2 days
£390.00 GBP
New hardwood shelf
Details
Sat
07/11/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO UPHOLSTERY - 1 DAY
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sat
07/11/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING - 1 DAY
1 Day
£140.00 GBP
Sewing machine know how.
Details
Sun
08/11/2026
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - BASIC ELECTRICS
1 day
Sold Out
Great addition to DIY Drills
Details
Sun
08/11/2026
10:00
17:00
LINO BLOCK PRINTING
1 day
£150.00 GBP
Ignite your creativity
Details
Sun
08/11/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO WOODCARVING
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Fantastic beginners course
Details
Sun
08/11/2026
10:00
17:00
FREEHAND MACHINE EMBROIDERY
1 day
£135.00 GBP
Creative machine sewing.
Details
Sat
14/11/2026
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - PLUMBING
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Great addition to DIY Drills
Details
Sat
14/11/2026
10:00
17:00
WILLOW BASKET MAKING
1 day
£195.00 GBP
Make a bread basket
Details
Sat
14/11/2026
10:00
17:00
MAKE A ROMAN BLIND
1 day
£140.00 GBP
Popular course!
Details
Sun
15/11/2026
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - DRILLS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sun
15/11/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO WOODWORK - 1 DAY - SHELF & BRACKET
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Make a shelf
Details
Sat
21/11/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO WOODTURNING
1 day
£220.00 GBP
Turn a bowl & pen
Details
Sat
21/11/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING - 1 DAY
1 Day
£140.00 GBP
Sewing machine know how.
Details
Sat
21/11/2026
10:00
17:00
HAND CANING FURNITURE
1 day
£165.00 GBP
Popular course!
Details
Sat
21/11/2026
10:00
17:00
PREPARE & PAINT
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Learn to decorate like a professional!
Details
Sun
22/11/2026
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - BASIC ELECTRICS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Great addition to DIY Drills
Details
Sun
22/11/2026
10:00
17:00
PATCHING- Sashiko, Boro, Appliqué - 1 DAY
1 Day
£140.00 GBP
Keeping traditional skills alive
Details
Sun
22/11/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING - NOTEBOOK
1 day
£140.00 GBP
Make a notebook.
Details
Sun
22/11/2026
10:00
17:00
MAKE A SHELF UNIT- 1 DAY
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Make a shelf unit
Details
Sat
28/11/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO FURNITURE RESTORATION - 1 DAY
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Popular course!
Details
Sat
28/11/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO UPHOLSTERY - 1 DAY
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sat
28/11/2026
10:00
17:00
KUMIKO COASTERS
1 Day
£210.00 GBP
Brand new course!
Details
Sat
28/11/2026
10:00
17:00
MAKE A PIPED CUSHION
1 day
£140.00 GBP
Make your own piping.
Details
Sun
29/11/2026
10:00
13:00
GARDENING IN SMALL SPACES - HOUSE PLANTS
1 morning
£90.00 GBP
Green in the city.
Details
Sun
29/11/2026
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - DRILLS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sun
29/11/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO WOODWORK - BASIC WOOD JOINTS- 2 SUNDAYS
2 days
£390.00 GBP
Woodwork fundamentals.
Details
Sun
29/11/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO ALTERING CLOTHES
1 day
£135.00 GBP
Keep the clothes you love!
Details
Sun
29/11/2026
14:00
17:00
GARDENING IN SMALL SPACES - HOUSE PLANTS Afternoon
1 afternoon
£90.00 GBP
Green in the city.
Details
Sat
05/12/2026
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - DRILLS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sat
05/12/2026
10:00
17:00
WOODTURNING - PEPPERMILL
1 day
£245.00 GBP
NEW! Make a Peppermill
Details
Sat
05/12/2026
10:00
17:00
RUSH BASKET MAKING
1 day
£195.00 GBP
Make a bread basket
Details
Sat
05/12/2026
10:00
17:00
MAKE A LINED CURTAIN
1 day
£140.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sun
06/12/2026
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - PLUMBING
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Great addition to DIY Drills
Details
Sun
06/12/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO WOODBLOCK PRINTING
1 day
Sold Out
Ignite your creativity
Details
Sun
06/12/2026
10:00
17:00
TRADITIONAL AND MODERN LAMPSHADE MAKING
1 day
£200.00 GBP
Sew beautiful lampshades - no glue here!
Details
Wed
09/12/2026
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY SERIES - 5 DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
5 day
£985.00 GBP
DIY special
Details
Sat
12/12/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO WOODTURNING - Wood Ornaments
1 day
£220.00 GBP
Turn wooden ornaments
Details
Sat
12/12/2026
10:00
17:00
MAKE AN UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Brand New Course!
Details
Sun
13/12/2026
10:00
17:00
PATCHING- Sashiko, Boro, Appliqué - 1 DAY
1 Day
£140.00 GBP
Keeping traditional skills alive
Details
Sun
13/12/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO WOODWORK - 1 DAY - SHELF & BRACKET
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Make a shelf
Details
Sun
13/12/2026
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO ALTERING CLOTHES
1 day
£135.00 GBP
Keep the clothes you love!
Details
Sat
09/01/2027
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - DRILLS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sat
09/01/2027
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO UPHOLSTERY - 1 DAY
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sun
10/01/2027
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - PLUMBING
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Great addition to DIY Drills
Details
Sat
16/01/2027
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - BASIC ELECTRICS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Great addition to DIY Drills
Details
Sat
16/01/2027
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO WOODWORK - WOOD STOOL WEEKEND
1 weekend
£390.00 GBP
Make a stool!
Details
Sun
17/01/2027
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - DRILLS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sat
23/01/2027
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - DRILLS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sun
24/01/2027
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - PLUMBING
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Great addition to DIY Drills
Details
Sun
31/01/2027
10:00
17:00
FORE-EDGE PAINTING 1 DAY - ENDANGERED CRAFT
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Fore-edge painting An endangered craft.
Details
Sun
31/01/2027
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - BASIC ELECTRICS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Great addition to DIY Drills
Details
Sat
06/02/2027
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO UPHOLSTERY - 1 DAY
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sat
06/02/2027
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO FURNITURE RESTORATION - 1 DAY
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Popular course!
Details
Sun
07/02/2027
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - DRILLS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sat
13/02/2027
10:00
17:00
PREPARE & PAINT
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Learn to decorate like a professional!
Details
Sun
14/02/2027
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - DRILLS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sat
20/02/2027
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - PLUMBING
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Great addition to DIY Drills
Details
Sun
21/02/2027
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - BASIC ELECTRICS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Great addition to DIY Drills
Details
Sun
28/02/2027
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - DRILLS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sat
06/03/2027
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO CLOTHES MAKING - WEEKEND
2 days
£215.00 GBP
Brand new course!
Details
Sat
06/03/2027
10:00
17:00
PREPARE & PAINT
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Learn to decorate like a professional!
Details
Sun
07/03/2027
10:00
17:00
FORE-EDGE PAINTING 1 DAY - ENDANGERED CRAFT
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Fore-edge painting An endangered craft.
Details
Sun
07/03/2027
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - BASIC ELECTRICS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Great addition to DIY Drills
Details
Sat
13/03/2027
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO WOODWORK - WOOD STOOL WEEKEND
1 weekend
£390.00 GBP
Make a stool!
Details
Sat
13/03/2027
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO UPHOLSTERY - 1 DAY
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details
Sat
13/03/2027
10:00
17:00
INTRO TO FURNITURE RESTORATION - 1 DAY
1 day
£210.00 GBP
Popular course!
Details
Sun
14/03/2027
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - PLUMBING
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Great addition to DIY Drills
Details
Sat
20/03/2027
10:00
17:00
DIY IN A DAY - DRILLS
1 day
£225.00 GBP
Sells out fast!
Details