Intermediate DIY and Wood Wood Working for LGBT+ (Aug-Oct 2026)
Course Description
Make friends, while making furniture!
Meet other LGBT+ people while building on your existing skills by taking on a series of practical furniture projects.
You will make a side stool and a small table shelf for yourself.
Intermediate Level Course
Participants must be confident and competent using basic workshop machines safely.
This course is designed for learners who have previously completed a beginner woodworking course or have experience using basic workshop machinery.
What to expect
🏳️⚧️ It’s especially run for the LGBT community (16+) only. We welcome all trans and non-binary identities, including gender non-confirming.
🏳️🌈 This group is LGBT+ facilitated and delivered in partnership with LGBT Health and Wellbeing of the Making With Pride' Programme. You will be provided with a year free membership to The Edinburgh Tool Library.
This is an intermediate class.
It is an ideal follow on from our Introduction to DIY and Woodwork course
🎟️ There will be 10 spaces available each week.
⭐️ You will be taught by trained, professional crafts people
💬 You will have plenty opportunity to get to know your class mates.
🪵 We will provide all materials
🥽 We have PPE (mask, ear defenders, safety glasses) for all attendees but we recommend you to bring your own if you have them.
🛠️ You will have access to a wide range of large-format woodworking tools, hand tools, power tools and a workbench space.
What we expect from you
🌈 Have fun, be kind
We expect all participants, staff and volunteers to follow and uphold LGBT Health and Wellbeing Safer Space Commitment.
⚠️ Stay Safe
Always ask if you are unsure of anything.
Follow any instructions to use machines safely
Wear PPE provided
Tie long hair back, do not wear loose clothing or jewellery
Course Outline
Week 1 | Mon 31 Aug |
Week 2 | Mon 07 Sep |
Week 3 | Mon 14 Sep |
Week 4 | Mon 21 Sep |
Week 5 | Mon 28 Sep |
Week 6 | Mon 05 Oct |
Week 7 | Mon 12 Oct |
Week 8 | Mon 19 Oct |
Additional Information
- Free Travel
We can reimburse you the cost of bus travel to and from the venue within Edinburgh.
Please provide a copy of your travel ticket - Accessibility
Barriers to Access
Currently, our main entrance and toilet are not wheelchair accessible due to a steep ramp and narrow doors and turning spaces.If there is anything you need to talk to us about in advance to help you access the event please email michelle@lgbthealth.org.uk or phone 0131 564 3970.
We aim to make our workshop wheelchair accessible workshop by the end of 2026.
Accessibility FeaturesGender neutral toilet
Hearing loop
Grip aids
Height adjustable benches and seating
Various styles of PPE
PAs, translators and support workers are welcome to attend at no cost
- Become a member of the Edinburgh Tool Library
You do not need to be a member of the Edinburgh Tool Library to attend this group.
Sign up as a member via the website
£40 per year | Standard Membership£10 per year | Concession Membership
Available to anyone who is a full-time student, age 65 or over or people who self-identify as low income or unemployed. - Your Data
This course is developed and delivered in partnership between The Edinburgh Tool Library and LGBT Health and Wellbeing
When you apply, your name and contact details will be held by both the Edinburgh Tool Library and LGBT Health and Wellbeing until the end of the funding period.
- Funding
This group is delivered in partnership with LGBT Health and Wellbeing and funded by The Scottish Government.
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Register from 31st July
Register from 31st July
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