With over 20 years experience of designing and making a wide range of furniture and different products, and around 18 years working as a qualified secondary teacher, I'm poised to help guide you through the steps needed to achieve the outcome you're after.

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The Girly Garage

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Thank you so much for your lovely review Karen. It was a pleasure meeting you and Jane and really enjoyed your enthusiasm and creativity! I do hope to see you again 🔨

I had no expectation as I have never done any woodwork. It was great fun, Claire is very warm, friendly and knowledgeable.
She explained clearly what we needed to do and gently guided us when it was required.
I would definitely love to return and learn more.
Thank you so much.

This really made me smile Cheryl! Thanks so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to teach you and I'm so happy you're pleased with what you made it, was indeed, a masterpiece!

I always leave DIY as a ‘blue’ job in our household…but after being inspired by Claire at The Girly Garage, I decided to sign up for a class so I can start to understand some simple tools and how to use them. Such a fun evening with lots of advice and encouragement. I was very pleased with my masterpiece! 

So, glad you enjoyed it Kate. Thanks for coming and sharing your feedback!

 Claire’s workshop was fantastic. Great fun creating a Christmas centrepiece and using hand tools and a drill. I feel much more confident and really enjoyed making something myself. Great value and I would highly recommend - especially with 2 or 3 friends. 

Thanks for the lovely review Ana. I'm so happy you enjoyed the session and felt you learnt new skills! They just might come in useful in the future!

The Girly Garage provided a relaxed and fun environment for us to create our own Christmas decoration. As a complete beginner, Claire gave me the confidence to use tools and techniques I hadn't used before. End result was a fab evening of learning new skills, meeting new friends and taking home something that's already in pride of place at home! Thanks to The Girly Garage - I'll be back! 

I'm so glad you enjoyed the session Jo and I love what you did with your log centre piece!

What a fantastic experience!! Claire was incredible - she was patient and explained every step so well. I couldn't decide which item to create - in the end I made a seasonal candle log- I've had so many compliments and cannot tell you how happy I am with it! I have rebooked for another session before Xmas. Thank you Claire. 

I highly recommend The Girly Garage: she is very professional and knowledgeable, work was completed to a high standard, booking the appointment was easy and she kept to the agreed date and time.

One days Heavy-Duty Gardening

Already had your gardening  consultation? Go ahead and book a full day of Medium-Duty Gardening. Includes hedge trimming, grass cutting,  pruning and light de-weeding. This service also includes extensive weed pulling and I'll be able to prune any roses or tackle any brambles you may have. If you require large plant work, and soil work like levelling, moving pavers or creating borders etc. you may need my Heavy-Duty Gardening service. If anything has changed since your consultation or anything needs further action please contact Claire on 07929442552  in advance of your appointment.

One days Medium-duty Gardening

If you're after ideas, need advice or just require a quote or estimate for work, please do book a free consultation. Please ensure your address is correct when making a booking.

Free consulation

Already had your gardening  consultation? Go ahead and book a full day of light gardening. Includes hedge trimming, grass cutting,  pruning and light de-weeding. This service does not include any ground work.  If you require extensive weed pulling or soil work, or your garden contains roses and/or brambles you may need my Medium or Heavy-duty gardening services. If anything has changed since your consultation or anything needs further action please contact Claire on 07929442552  in advance of your appointment.

One days light-duty gardening (6hrs)

Girly Gardener

Is it time to spruce up your Christmas decorations?! 

Do you fancy getting to grips with the basics of woodwork in a female-friendly, relaxed and supportive environment? 

Want a new tree-mendous Christmas centrepiece?

Well, this is the workshop for you. 

The workshop will consist of a maximum of 4 people which will take place at The Girly Garage learning space in Emsworth. The class will last two and a half hours and you'll have access to hot drinks. You'll learn the basics of cutting, drilling, shaping, smoothing and finishing timbers using hand saws, electric/ cordless drill, rasp files, hand files, sand paper. You'll have the choice of which style of candle/s you'd like to make (up to 3 candles) and  a selection of rustic (Hygge) natural decorations will be made available to personalise your candles.

This workshop has been given a difficulty rating of 1 out of 5 so is suitable for absolute beginners.

If you miss out... Yule be sorry!

Logs of Festive Fun! 

Screw it!

Woodwork Sessions

If we've already discussed your needs and you'd like to book me for general handywork then this is the service for you. All consumable materials are included (screws, glue, rawlplugs etc). Any additional materials or products for fitting or assembling must be purchased prior to my arrival.  If you have any additional requirements before our appointment please contact me on 07929442552.

Handywork ONE FULL DAY 9am- 3pm

If you have purchased your x4 shelves and brackets and just require them hanging this service is for you. If you have more jobs it may be cheaper to book a longer session rather than booking individually. If you're unsure I'd be happy to discuss on 07929442552.

Hang x4 shelves

If you have purchased your x3 shelves and brackets and just require them hanging this service is for you. If you have more jobs it may be cheaper to book a longer session rather than booking individually. If you're unsure I'd be happy to discuss on 07929442552.

Hang x3 shelves

If you have purchased your shelves and brackets and just need them hanging then this service is for you. If you have other jobs that need doing it may be cheaper to book a longer session than individual jobs. If you're unsure I'd be happy to discuss in 07929442552.

Hang x2 shelves

If you've bought your shelf and brackets and just need it putting putting up this is the service you need. The time booked is an allocation of time and my arrival will be within this time. If you have other jobs that need doing it may be cheaper to discuss your needs with me and book a longer session rather than booking them separately. If you're unsure I'd be happy to discuss on 07929442552.

The Girly Garage

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One days Heavy-Duty Gardening

One days Heavy-Duty Gardening

One days Medium-duty Gardening

One days Medium-duty Gardening

Free consulation

Free consulation

One days light-duty gardening (6hrs)

One days light-duty gardening (6hrs)

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