Perfect for novices or anyone wishing to upskill, particularly in power-tools and machinery.
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We know how different life can be for different women. Whether you’re currently juggling an endless list of responsibilities, needing to do something just for yourself, looking to learn a new skill, or simply wanting to be part of a group of like-minded women, that’s why we’re working towards offering different workshops to suit a range of life-stages, interests and commitments.
If you work full-time our Saturday workshops will probably suit you. If you’re a MUM (Multi-skilled Unpaid Miracle worker) or a lucky retiree, maybe Thursdays will be better.
Either way, not only do we have small group sizes to create the space for personal interactions and support between both instructors and attendees, our pace of instruction and support aims to give everyone the confidence needed to use a wide range of woodworking hand-tools, power-tools and machinery to make, create, fix and repair.
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Workshops
On location DIY
(in association with BirdCare Aotearoa)
A unique opportunity to learn real DIY skills on site with one of NZ’s most experienced and qualified women builders
Find out more here
Practice and Progress - Next Level in the wood workshop
(Saturday Series)
For those who have completed the intro workshop, or have some experience making things with wood. Design and make a unique shelf unit
Find out more here
Tiny houses - the big picture
(COMING AGAIN SOON)
If you’re thinking of building a tiny house then this is the workshop for you. Our first session is an introduction to discuss planning and what’s involved and give attendees a chance to ask our very experienced instructor, Marie, the questions you can’t find on the internet.
The level and style of instruction - a really lovely way of teaching - it was detailed enough, and covered what it needed to in a short enough time that we could stay focused. The repetition was great so that I could get comfortable with tools that scared me. It was clever to give us basic wood to work with so that we could relax about trying things out. I appreciated that we were encouraged to take things apart and reassemble them, ie tools and changing out blades etc and trying new hand tools. Having a teacher and support teacher was great too.
Louise
Workshop attendee
I thoroughly enjoyed working with the facilitators and learned so much about correct use of tools. Now I understand grinders, routers and the different saws. Many useful measuring tips, etc, along the way. I can now sharpen my plane blades correctly and set the blade on the skill saw. All hit and miss before. Thank you for a fun, valuable course. Look forward to further courses.
Annie
Workshop attendee
This workshop delivered everything I hoped for, thanks to the energetic, supportive, fun and knowledgeable crew. It was delivered in a very down to earth way, with something for everyone. The small group learning was a perfect way to pick up skills and get to know people. I left every session smiling!
Justine
Workshop attendee