Nail It DIY seeks new venues to expand women’s confidence workshops cross Berkshire

Women’s DIY workshops are growing in popularity and Nail It DIY is on the hunt for more venues near you.

Nail It DIY is about so much more than hammering nails and using a screwdriver; women attending the workshops are learning confidence and self-belief as they drill.

Founded by Justine Wortman and Sarah Bolger who combined their practical skills and experience – Justine’s in running creative workshops and events and Sarah’s as a qualified electrician – they deliver engaging, hands on sessions sharing their knowledge.

Born from Sarah helping Justine with DIY jobs at home, the pair realised many women were relying on others for basic home tasks, not because they can’t do then, but because they’ve never been shown how.

“We wanted to create a space where women could learn those skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.”

And the women who attend are getting so much more than just the useful life skills – especially confidence – as Justine explains:

“There’s a real shift that happens when someone uses a drill or changes a fitting for the first time and realises they can do it. It’s not just about the task – it’s about independence and feeling more capable in your own space and in life generally.

“Many women simply haven’t been encouraged to try DIY, or they’ve been made to feel it’s something too technical or just ‘not for them’. Once that barrier has been removed, they’re more capable. We’ve seen that time and again.”

Lots of women arrive at the sessions feeling nervous but leave having done things they never thought they could, some go straight home and tackle projects – including one who hung a cabinet she’d been looking at every day for months.

“Another woman attending via our subsidised scheme was able to hang a mirror in her bathroom. This person has experienced some particularly challenging personal circumstances recently and is now feeling so excited knowing she is capable of doing so much to make her house a home.”

Justine’s message for those who think they can’t do DIY:

“You absolutely can – you just haven’t been shown how yet.

“Like anything, it’s about having the right guidance and a chance to try. Women that attend get chatty straight away over tea and biscuits, realising they’ve got loads in common and settling in. That shared learning environment makes a huge difference, and people leave not just with new skills, but feeling more confident and connected.”

Established in the Reading area, they are looking to extend to younger audiences too including an upcoming session with Cubs.

Nail It DIY runs workshops across Berkshire with plans to continue expanding into new locations.

They are looking for venues in the Sunningdale, Ascot, Virginia Water, Lightwater and Chobham area.

If you can help and to find out more, please visit facebook.com/Nail.It.DIY/.

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