Introduction to Carpentry Workshop Series (Saturdays Term 1 2025) by WomenzShed

INTRODUCTION TO CARPENTRY

with NIKKI

Throughout this workshop, you'll get hands-on experience with some essential carpentry tools and their uses including saws, drills and drivers, learning the right tool for each task. No more guesswork — just practical skills you can apply right away.  Starting with constructing a mock-up of a stud wall frame, so you understand how to tackle basic repairs and modifications with confidence, you'll then learn how to securely hang pictures and shelves as well as cut and fix timber mouldings.  

We'll also cover hardware including hooks, handles and hinges (variety dependent on time) and, to extend your skills further, you'll finish by building a small outdoors planter box that you can take home.

No previous woodwork experience is needed.

Materials

All materials are provided for this workshop EXCEPT timber for the planter box (for week 3).  For this you will need to purchase:

1 x fence pale (150 x 19 x 1800mm H3.2 Fence Paling) from Bunnings (I/N: 0308537) 

Dates for this series (3 x Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm):

Wk 1 - 1 Mar

Wk 2 - 8 Mar

Wk 3 - 15 Mar

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What to expect:​

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Each class is for 3 hrs.

All workshop PPE (eye, ear, respiratory protection) will be available but we recommend to bring your own especially a high quality mask if you are sensitive to dust.

You can bring your own drill (must be cordless) if desired

Max of 6 people per workshop (minimum of 4 to run)