The Workshop
Learn a skill. Make something. Build confidence.
The Workshop is a hub of creativity and learning where woodworking and basic DIY skills are taught in a fun, supportive environment. It’s about more than making things. It’s about feeling capable, being part of something and building confidence.
The Workshop is a private site, used by partner community groups such as adult disability charities, older people’s groups and schools, and for booked events and courses. We can’t accept unannounced visitors, so we don’t publish the address. It’s near Coleraine, and if you book an event we’ll send you directions. If your group would like to work with us, please get in touch.
About
Making, mending and learning
Courses run throughout the year. One of our favourites is Hen’s Shed, a four-week DIY course for women, run together with our women’s group, Blossom. You will learn practical skills in good company, with no experience needed.
We also run relaxed, supported day sessions for adults with learning disabilities.
What we offer
Woodworking
Learn to work with wood and take home what you’ve made.
Basic DIY
Practical skills that save money and build independence.
Day opportunities
Relaxed, supported sessions for adults with learning disabilities.
Hen’s Shed
Our four-week DIY course for women, run with Blossom.
Who it’s for
The Workshop is used by partner community groups and by people who book on to our courses, whatever their experience. Nobody needs any skills to start: everything is taught step by step.
A closer look
Handmade in the Workshop
Our products
Everything here is made by our volunteers and the people we support. Buying helps to fund our work and gives their skills a showcase. To buy something or ask a question, select Enquire and we will get back to you.
Wooden train planter
A wooden steam engine pulling two open trucks, each one a planter in its own right. A lovely feature for a garden, a school or a nursery, and made by hand in our Workshop.
Large hexagonal planter
A generous six-sided planter, 44 cm high, with a neat, rounded top rim. Big enough for shrubs, seasonal bedding or a splash of colour by the door. Built by hand by our volunteers.
Wheelbarrow planter
A traditional wooden wheelbarrow with a deep planting tray, ideal for pansies, herbs or seasonal colour on a patio or front garden. Built by hand by the people who use our Workshop.
Personalised signs
Wooden signs made to order for gardens, schools, nurseries and community spaces. From £25 plus £2 per letter, with hand painting and a varnished finish at extra cost.
Wishing well planter
A charming wishing well planter standing 125 cm high, with a pitched roof and a roomy planter below. Fill it with flowers for an eye-catching centrepiece in any garden.
Bird box kit
Everything you need to build your own bird box: every piece cut, screws included.
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What people say
Coming up
Nothing is planned here just yet. Please check back soon, or see all our events.
How to get involved
Is your group interested in woodworking, DIY or craft sessions? We would love to hear from you.
Email hello@ashestogold.uk. Office phone 028 7044 0386.