10/19/2026
Last Chance to register for this session of Woman Woodworking Wednesdays!
Women Woodworking Wednesdays
A supportive, skill-building hands-on woodworking workshop for all women
https://greybrucemakers.ca/event-6811006
DATES: Wednesdays: October 21st-November 25th, 2026
TIME: 10am-2pm
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:
Building confidence in the woodshop
Developing foundational woodworking skills
Creating a safe, welcoming environment to learn and practice at your own pace
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:
Learn and develop shop safety and best practices
Practice and operate safely hand tools, power tools, and stationary machines
Design and plan a personal woodworking project
Work through the full build process—from idea, design, to a complete finished piece.
Practice clean, organized, and respectful shop habits
Collaborate, learn together, and celebrate progress
Course Flow (Week-by-Week Skills Progression)
Welcome to the Shop
Introductions & program orientation
Shop guidelines & culture
Personal safety and safe work habits
Introduction to the woodshop and tools
Tools & Confidence
Safe operation of hand tools and power tools
Understanding stationary machines
Hands-on tool practice
Design Your Project
Project idea development
Materials selection
Creating drawings to scale
Developing a cutting list
Build Begins
Machine work & breakout sessions
Machining and shaping parts
Ongoing instruction and support
Assembly & Sanding
Joinery and assembly techniques
Sanding for strength and finish quality
Finish & Celebrate
Finishing techniques
Final assembly
Group clean-up and shop reset
Share your finished project and celebrate your work
Core Skills & Competencies
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
Identify and practice personal safety in a woodshop
Safely operate:
Portable hand tools
Portable power tools
Stationary woodworking machines
Maintain clean, organized workstations
Read drawings and follow a cutting list
Work independently and confidently in a shared shop space
Participate in respectful group clean-up and shop care
Who This Is For
Women who:
Have always wanted to try woodworking
Want hands-on experience with real tools
Prefer a supportive, collaborative learning environment
Want to leave with a finished project and real skills
No previous woodworking experience required.
Why This Works
Small group (max 6 participants)
Consistent weekly time = real progress
Project-based learning = meaningful outcomes
Professional instruction + peer support = confidence that sticks
