Key skills for converting vans into camper vans
This is a hands-on 1 or 2 day practical course for beginners in basic key skills for designing and building your own camper van. It is for people who have acquired, or are looking at acquiring a van for conversion and want some hands-on practice in DIY van building, before you start building your own. During the course you will gain practical skills and experience of materials, tools, and construction used in van conversion. No skill is required to join, or participate in the course. The course will be held near Glastonbury at the Blackpaw workshop. This course will include the following sections :
The weekend course is based in an indoor workshop, and is taught in a number of practical units. Each unit will naturally lead onto the next. By the end of the weekend we will have worked on:
Plumbing.
Kindly note that this is a complex subject, and Scott has spent three decades accumulating the knowledge that will be part of this course. He is humble enough to acknowledge that he's still learning. Consequently, the suggested course content mentioned above will be tailored to cater to the diverse skill levels of participants and the unique interests of those involved. As part of this process, you will have the opportunity to suggest areas you'd like to focus on, and while Scott can't guarantee inclusion, he'll make every effort to ensure the course is as inclusive as possible. Who is running the course? Scott is a teacher who has been teaching for over 30 years with a passion for upcycling and repurposing. Currently he runs courses' in metal work, building with pallets, woodwork and creating shabby chic furniture. He also runs a handyman/property maintenance service and is fully qualified in P.A.T electrical testing and management. The course is based on his experiences of building vans and supporting others to build vans over the last 20 years. What is required from you?
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Course Review 20 Jan 23'Rich reviewed: Key skills for converting vans into campervans 2 day course "I really enjoyed my time learning key skills to building my own campervan. Scott is very knowledgeable and a welcoming host. I finished with some well needed knowledge and ideas on what to get for my first build. Hands on skills to confidently buy the right and install electrical, water and fuel equipment. I definitely recommend the 2 day course if you are planning to build any size home on wheels 👍 thank you Scott Kindest regards Rhona reviewed: Training course in upcycling with pallets. "Thank you to Scot and Sue for a fantastic day. My daughter and I learnt so much on the upcycling pallet workshop, we left feeling more confident in using various tools and the skills in which to create many projects. Can’t recommend this course highly enough, my daughter said it was the best workshop she’d ever done It inspired us both " Sophie reviewed: Key skills for converting vans into campervans 2 day course"Absolutely incredible! It was worth every penny. Such an enjoyable and informative course. Not only was the entire family warm, welcoming and armed with delicious homemade cake, but Scott patiently answered all our questions and guided us through a series of interactive sessions. Can’t wait to start building my campervan :) " 16 Jan 23' Olga reviewed: Key skills for converting vans into campervans 2 day course "Very recommendable if you are interested in starting your own camper van conversion. Scott is lovely and full of knowledge. Goes into every step in depth and creates a great environment. I loved it! 27 Nov 22' Vicci reviewed: Key skills for converting vans into campervans 1 day course "Amazing day spent with Scott. My husband and I learnt so much, gained insightful advice and even had the most delicious cake from Sue. I have never understood electric circuits but we both got to set up a loom and I now get it! We now have the confidence to wire our own van. Scot was so helpful, patient and a great teacher. Definitely do this course if you are starting out on your van conversion journey. " |