Introduction to Carpentry Workshop Series (Saturdays Term 2 2025) by WomenzShed

INTRODUCTION TO CARPENTRY

with NIKKI

Throughout this workshop, you'll get hands-on experience with a range of 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 cut and fix timber mouldings and securely hang pictures and shelves...level!  Different abilities can be extended by learning about hardware such as adding handles and hinges.

To extend your skills further, you'll finish by building a small planter box that you can take home.  

To participate in this workshop, you must have completed our Introduction to the Wood Workshop series OR our Introduction to Woodwork one day workshop OR have previous experience with power tools.  Ticket price is discounted if you have already attended any of our workshops.

Materials

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

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

1 x Radiata Boxing Grade Timber 150 x 25mm (SKU: 616013​ | MODEL: 616013AAAA) cut to a minimum of 1800mm - for use indoors

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

Wk 1 - 24 May

Wk 2 - 31 May (King's birthday weekend

Wk 3 - 7 June

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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)