CARPENTRY SERIES
The Women on the Tools Carpentry series is a confidence-building introduction to simple carpentry skills. We offer three categories: Introduction to Carpentry, Carpentry for Gardeners, and Carpentry for Artists. All courses have been developed for beginners with no previous experience, and cover the fundamentals of tool use and workshop techniques, ensuring you gain practical, hands-on experience. Whatever you create in the course is yours to take home with you!
REQUIREMENTS AND MATERIALS
Bring only yourself; we provide all tools, materials, safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection. For full-day courses, bring your own lunch (morning tea provided for both half and full-day courses). Wear workshop-appropriate clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and sturdy, closed-in shoes.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Fundamentals of tool use and workshop techniques
Course-specific materials, preparation, and construction
Safe use of hand and power saws, drill drivers
Accurate and safe measuring and cutting
Simple joinery techniques using drills and screws
INTRODUCTION TO CAPENTRY
Make a Tool Caddy
Half Day (9am-12pm) Fri, Sat, or Sun (Check bookings page for upcoming dates)
Learn simple carpentry techniques such as cutting, drilling, and assembly. Create a tool caddy (300mm³).
Make a Bookshelf
Full Day (9am-5pm) Fri, Sat, or Sun (Check bookings page for upcoming dates)
Learn simple carpentry techniques such as cutting, drilling, and assembly. Create a small bookshelf (150mm(D) x 480mm(W) x 750mm(H)).
CAPENTRY FOR ARTISTS
Make a Stretcher Frame
Half Day (9am-12pm) Fri, Sat, or Sun (Check bookings page for upcoming dates)
Ideal for both professional and hobby artists to take control of the skills needed to create and exhibit your artwork. You will learn the fundamentals of carpentry, along with the specialist tools and techniques for canvas stretching and picture framing. Create a wooden stretcher frame (400mm(L) x 400mm(W)) or a picture frame (up to 400mm(L) x 400mm(W)*). * NB – picture frame dependent upon individual artwork you bring with you.
Simple Picture Framing
Half Day (9am-12pm) Fri, Sat, or Sun (Check bookings page for upcoming dates)
Ideal for both professional and hobby artists to take control of the skills needed to create and exhibit your artwork. You will learn the fundamentals of carpentry, along with the specialist tools and techniques for canvas stretching and picture framing. Create a wooden stretcher frame (400mm(L) x 400mm(W)) or a picture frame (up to 400mm(L) x 400mm(W)*). * NB – picture frame dependent upon individual artwork you bring with you.
CAPENTRY FOR GARDENERS
Make a Garden Bench
Full Day (9am-5pm) Fri, Sat, or Sun (Check bookings page for upcoming dates)
Focussing on the specifics of building for outdoor and rough conditions, you’ll learn about suitable hardware and techniques, along with tips and tricks for prolonging the life of the things you build. Construct a raised garden bed or garden bench using recycled materials.
Make a Raised Garden Bed
Full Day (9am-5pm) Fri, Sat, or Sun (Check bookings page for upcoming dates)
Focussing on the specifics of building for outdoor and rough conditions, you’ll learn about suitable hardware and techniques, along with tips and tricks for prolonging the life of the things you build. Construct a raised garden bed or garden bench using recycled materials.
