Team Building Workshops

Time out of the workplace that the team will actually enjoy.

Step away from your usual workspace and into our wood workshop for a hands-on experience your team will appreciate.  Everyone can get stuck into a woodworking project from the outset, so there’s no sitting around waiting for a turn, having to make small-talk or playing awkward games. We provide everything you need for a relaxed environment, where conversation happens naturally so that communication and confidence is developed. It all helps towards creating a positive workplace culture.

Our sessions are guided by experienced instructors in a fun and supportive environment   And no prior woodworking experience is required!

By choosing WomenzShed, your team is investing in a meaningful non-profit initiative that empowers women through practical woodworking skills.

1. Team Building values come from:

• Learning a new skill together in an unfamiliar environment.
• Encouraging colleagues to help and support each other.
• Solving problems collectively (“How did you do that cut?” “Can you hold this for me?”).
• Building confidence by celebrating each other’s progress.
• Creating shared memories and conversations that continue back at work.

2. Activities that reinforce teamwork:

• Working in pairs for certain tasks (measuring, clamping, assembling).
• Sharing tools and workstations.
• Give an opportunity for people to present their finished project and talk about their experience.
• Adding a light-hearted challenge, such as “most creative finish” or “best recovery from a mistake.”

3. Creating individual projects also means

• Everyone leaves with something useful or beautiful they’ve made themselves.
• Projects can be completed within the session.
• Participants experience personal achievement while still sharing the journey with their colleagues.

We offer two workshop options:

3-Hour Workshop
A hands-on introduction to woodworking where each participant builds a practical wooden shelf to take home. The session includes exclusive use of the WomenzShed workshop, all materials, fixings, personal protective equipment (PPE), use of tools and machinery, and expert instruction throughout.

Cost:

• Up to 6 participants – $660 total
• Up to 10 participants – $1,000 total

6-Hour Workshop
Spend a full day learning woodworking skills while building a wētā hotel. The session includes exclusive use of the WomenzShed workshop, all materials, personal protective equipment (PPE), use of tools and machinery, and expert instruction throughout.

Participants can choose to take their completed project home or donate it to WomenzShed for on-sale. Choosing to donate your project supports our WomenzShed Empowerment Fund, helping more women access woodworking skills regardless of financial circumstances.

Cost:

• Up to 8 participants – $1500 total

Additional options:

Lunch catered by a local café (priced on request)

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