Wood Workshop - Cabinetry Level II (Saturday Series June 2025) by WomenzShed

INTRODUCTION TO CABINETRY

with MATHILDE POLMARD

Due to popular demand, we've created the Level II cabinetry workshop which we've designed to build on learning from our 'Introduction to Cabinetry' (Level 1) series. 

The classes are designed to broaden the range of design and cabinetry techniques, giving you the opportunity to learn how to make a wall hanging cabinet with the choice of practicing a range of skills including:

• measuring and cutting sheet materials accurately
• joining techniques (mitred or biscuits)
• attaching cabinet doors 
• fixing shelves
• French cleats

As with all of our classes, you will learn in a supportive and friendly women-only environment at our unrivalled extensive central Auckland workshop. 

Based on the recommended materials (see below) we offer a cutting list to follow or you are welcome to bring your own ideas based around the wall cabinet.  

Note: This workshop works best for women who have undertaken our 'Introduction to the Cabinetry" classes.  If you're a complete novice, we recommend you start your woodworking journey by doing our Introduction to the Wood Workshop series or Introduction to Woodwork first to gain confidence in working with power-tools and machinery.  

Materials included in this workshop include glue, nails and screws in stock. Your timber/plywood and other fixings eg hinges are NOT included. See recommended suppliers below for timber/plywood.

Dates for this series (Saturdays 1-4 pm):

Wk 1 - 14 June

Wk 2 - 21 June

Wk 3 - 28 June

Materials required:

For the basic cabinet frame we recommend using sheet material such as 'Specrite' panels (see supplies below) or plywood:

• A-grade is premium but B-grade will also work fine
• minimum of 15mm thickness - 18mm recommended
• non-structural  
• non-treated please
• Min size required is 1200 x 600 mm 

Supplies:

• 'Specrite' 1200 x 600 x 18mm Timber Multi Use Panels (eg pine) from Bunnings
• 'IBS' Mini Panels 1200 x 600 x 18mm CD Untreated Plywood (I/N: 0294471) from Bunnings
• 'BBI' DIY Ply Non-Structural Plywood Pine Untreated 1200 x 600 x 18mm (SKU: 2422176) from Placemakers

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What to expect:​

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Each class is for 3 hrs.  Please bring your materials to the first class.

You will need to take your project home after each class (unless glue needs to dry)

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

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

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Mathilde is a spatial designer by day and a keen 'maker' by night... well usually the evenings actually.  With experience in cabinet making and often taking on commissioned projects, she loves sharing her skills and knowledge with other women so they too can become confident and enjoy the empowerment of having woodworking skills.