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 running on Tuesday evenings.

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 1-3 pm):

Wk 1 - 24 June

Wk 2 - 1 July

Wk 3 - 8 July

Wk 4 - 15 July

Wk 5 - 22 July

Week 1. Sexy saws

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

Week 2. Feel the power

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

Week 3. Drill it

includes drills, bits and drill presses plus jigsaws and bandsaws

Week 4. Grind it baby

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

Week 5. Joints and screwing

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

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What to expect:

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)