Introduction to the Wood Workshop (Saturday PM Series) by WomenzShed

INTRODUCTION TO THE WOOD WORKSHOP

Our very popular 5 week series of 2 hour workshops covers some of the equipment found in our wood workshop.  It's suitable for novices or anyone wishing to upskill, particularly in power-tools and machinery.  If you are new to woodworking, attending this workshop is a requirement of our Membership sessions which we are currently trialling on a Tuesday evening.

​​Each workshop session offers the chance to use different tools and machinery in a supportive, friendly setting while doing good for the community building items for our partner, Urban Ark - Manawa Taiao.

Dates for this series (Saturdays 2-4 pm):

Wk 1 - 13 May

Wk 2 - 20 May

Wk 3 - 27 May

Wk 4 - 3 June

Wk 5 - 10 June

​​Week 1. Sexy saws

includes timber basics, marking and measuring, hand-saws, and circular saws

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Week 2. Feel the power

includes power-tools such as planers, drop saws and bench saws

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Week 3. Drill it 

includes drills, bits and drill presses plus jigsaws and bandsaws

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Week 4. Grind it baby

includes rotary tools (Dremel) and working with metal including cutting and grinding

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Week 5. Joints and screwing

includes basic joints, assembling work, screw/nail fixings, drivers and jigs

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What to expect:​

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Each class is for 2 hrs

All workshop PPE (eye, ear, respiratory protection) will be available but we recommend to bring your own mask.

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