Women Woodworking Wednesdays
A supportive, skill-building hands-on woodworking workshop for all women
https://greybrucemakers.ca/event-6705688
DATES: Wednesdays: July 15th, 22nd, 29th, Aug 5th, 2026
TIME: 10am-3pm
COST: $549 plus HST. Includes basic material costs. Project scope may require more materials covered by participant.
Instructors: Jennifer Harris & Ron Furino
Overview
Women Woodworking Wednesdays is a hands-on, empowering, woodworking program designed by intention, not intimidation. Over four Wednesday mornings, participants will design and build a personal woodworking project of their choice, guided every step of the way by professional instruction in a supportive, women-centered environment.
This is a space to learn, ask questions, make mistakes, build skills, and leave with something real—both in your hands and in your confidence. Create and build projects that are accessible.
No pressure. No posturing. Just solid skills, good tools, and great support.
Purpose & Intention
This program focuses on:
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Building confidence in the woodshop
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Developing foundational woodworking skills
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Creating a safe, welcoming environment to learn and practice at your own pace
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Supporting women to move from “I’ve always wanted to try” to “I can do this”
Whether you’re brand new to woodworking or ready to deepen your skills, this course meets you where you are.
What You’ll Do
Participants will:
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Learn and develop shop safety and best practices
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Practice and operate safely hand tools, power tools, and stationary machines
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Design and plan a personal woodworking project
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Work through the full build process—from idea, design, to a complete finished piece.
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Practice clean, organized, and respectful shop habits
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Collaborate, learn together, and celebrate progress
Course Flow (Week-by-Week Skills Progression)
Welcome to the Shop
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Introductions & program orientation
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Shop guidelines & culture
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Personal safety and safe work habits
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Introduction to the woodshop and tools
Tools & Confidence
Design Your Project
Build Begins
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Machine work & breakout sessions
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Machining and shaping parts
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Ongoing instruction and support
Assembly & Sanding
Finish & Celebrate
Core Skills & Competencies
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
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Identify and practice personal safety in a woodshop
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Safely operate:
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Maintain clean, organized workstations
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Read drawings and follow a cutting list
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Work independently and confidently in a shared shop space
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Participate in respectful group clean-up and shop care
Who This Is For
Women who:
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Have always wanted to try woodworking
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Want hands-on experience with real tools
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Prefer a supportive, collaborative learning environment
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Want to leave with a finished project and real skills
No previous woodworking experience required.
Why This Works
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Small group (max 6 participants)
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Consistent weekly time = real progress
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Project-based learning = meaningful outcomes
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Professional instruction + peer support = confidence that sticks
