Creative. Practical. Empowering. And a chance to get hands-on with power tools!

Our Girls Who Build classes are designed for girls and young women who want to explore the creative and empowering world of woodworking in a supportive, girls-only environment.

At WomenzShed, there’s no pressure to already know what you’re doing and no judgement when something doesn’t go to plan. We encourage a trial-and-error approach where mistakes are simply part of learning. The focus is on having a go, learning new skills and discovering just how much you’re capable of making.

Our projects include jewellery holders, tool/craft boxes and picture frames, with each session designed to introduce a range of practical woodworking skills and give participants the opportunity to use power tools they may never otherwise get the chance to try.

What is there to learn?

Hand-tool woodworking

Safe and effective use of power tools

Measuring, marking out and basic layout

Construction and assembly techniques

Problem-solving and working things out as they go

Hand-eye coordination, patience and attention to detail

The confidence to tackle new projects and keep building their skills

Most importantly, learners will leave with new skills, a finished project and the confidence to have a go at something they may never have thought they could do.

And Mum doesn't have to feel left out! If she'd like to get hands-on too, she can check out our adult classes, including our Introduction to Woodwork.

Age range:

14 to 17 years

Where:

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

When:

Day 1 - Monday 28th Sept

9 am to 1 pm

Jewellery holder

Day 2 - Tuesday 29th Sept

9 am to 1 pm

Tool/craft box

Day 3 - Wednesday 30 Sept

9 am to 1 pm

Picture frame

​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 per workshop

Bring a snack/drink for morning tea

Reminder emails are sent a few days before the event