New to woodwork? This popular and empowering introductory woodwork series is a more in-depth version of our Introduction to Woodwork one-day class and covers a broader range of woodworking equipment, techniques and skills.

Our small class sizes and experienced women teachers make this series ideal for novices or anyone wishing to upskill, particularly in power-tools and machinery. Once completed, you can continue your woodworking journey into our beginner Carpentry or Cabinetry programmes, or explore our woodworking skills classes such as ‘Building Shelf-Esteem‘.

You’ll create a project you can either take home or gift to the community, supporting kindergartens, schools, or our WomenzShed Empowerment Fund.

Where and When:

Held at our dedicated workshop space in Moselle Avenue, Henderson - only a few minutes from SH16, just off Lincoln Road.

4 x Tuesdays, 6 to 8.15 pm

Wk 1 - 13 Oct

Wk 2 - 20 Oct

Wk 3 - 27 Oct

Wk 4 - 3 Nov

timber basics, marking and measuring

power tools including circular saws, jigsaws and mitre saws

hand-tools including planes and Japanese saws

chiselling techniques

electric planers

drills, bits and impact drivers

working with metal including cutting and filing

basic joints, assembling work

fixings (screws, nails, hinges)

if time, rotary tools (Dremel)

​All materials and equipment are provided.

All workshop PPE (eye, ear, respiratory protection) will be available but we recommend to bring your own if you have it especially quality respiratory protection if you are sensitive to allergens such as dust.

Max of 6 people per workshop (minimum of 3 to run)

You'll receive a reminder email 3 days before the event.