INTRODUCTION TO THE WOOD WORKSHOP

with NIKKI

Under the guidance of our experienced instructor, our very popular introductory series covers a range of woodworking equipment found in our wood workshop. It's suitable for beginners or anyone wishing to upskill and gain confidence, particularly in power-tools and machinery.

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. All materials and equipment are provided.

Dates for this series (Saturdays 9.30am - 1pm):

Wk 1 - 25 May

Wk 2 - 1 June (King's birthday weekend)

Wk 3 - 8 June

Week 1. Sexy saws

includes timber basics, marking and measuring, hand-saws, and power-tools such as planers and circular saws

Week 2. Drill it

includes chiselling, drop saws, metal work, drills, and jigsaws

Week 3. Joints and screwing

includes assembling work, screw/nail fixings, drivers, and bandsaws (if time)

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What to expect:

Each class is for 3 hrs with a break for morning tea.

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

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