Empowering Online Carpentry Course for Women

Prepare to dive into the world of carpentry with our engaging online course tailored specifically for women. Over three exciting one-hour live sessions, you'll be guided by experienced instructors who understand the unique hurdles women face in this traditionally male-dominated field.

Each lesson is designed to be hands-on and practical, ensuring that you not only learn about carpentry but also apply your newfound skills in real-time. From learning how to measure accurately, to mastering the art of sawing and joining wood, you’ll gain the foundational skills necessary for a variety of projects.

Whether you’re looking to build your own furniture or simply want to gain confidence in handling tools, this course fosters an inclusive and supportive environment. Connect with fellow participants, share your progress, and celebrate each small victory together. Get ready to transform your ideas into tangible creations and discover the joy of working with wood!

What's Included

• Online carpentry course for women
• Project examples: making a toolbox or a wooden stool/bench (subject to change)
• Three x one-hour live sessions via zoom
• Learn basic carpentry skills from your kitchen table!
• On completion of the course you will have your own handmade furniture 
• You can source your own wood or you can order a materials pack when booking your date at a discounted rate of £23.80 (RRP £34)
• Recordings of all sessions will be sent out by email after each session

Skills you will learn

• How to mark out wood
• how to correctly measure and saw wood
• how to join wood together using screws and nails
• how to identify the correct fixings for the job

When Is It Available

• Selected dates throughout the year
• Three one hour sessions starting at 18:00 

Scheduled 2024 Dates:

• 4th October
• 11th October
• 18th October

Suitable For

• Women aged 16 and over

Anything Else

• You will need a few basic tools in preparation for this course:  Hand saw, tape measure, combi or set square, pair of clamps, screwdriver, pencil and ruler, hammer
• The materials pack comes with pre-drilled holes.  If you are sourcing your own materials you will also need a corded or cordless drill and a countersink bit with a 3mm drill bit