Workshop Overview

In this condensed “taster” version of our Womxn in the Woodshop program, we invite womxn and gender-expansive folks ages 18+ to dive into the world of carpentry, wood, and building! Over a four hour intensive, participants will work together to build a full-scale project for one of our community partners (example: a picnic table for a local food justice organization). Led by our founder Emily Pilloton-Lam and Shop + Project Manager Augusta Sitney, you’ll learn basic layout, cutting, assembly, and sanding techniques and tools in a supportive, creative, and fun environment. Saws, drills, drivers, oh my! Just like with our youth classes, we prioritize safety, a safe and cheerleading class culture, and bringing together diverse cohorts of individuals who can bond while building!

We’ll also have ample time to geek about about hardware (“What screws do I buy at Home Depot?”), lumber (“Why is a 2×4 not actually 2″ by 4”?) and for any other questions about DIY projects you’re dreaming up.  Some snacks and beverages will be provided, too.

Cost

The cost of this workshop ($395) includes instruction (including materials, hardware, safety equipment), a Girls Garage hoodie (zip-up or pullover), and some yummy lunchtime snacks and refreshments. And of course, an unforgettable experience and new friends 🙂

The revenue earned from this workshop is an important income stream for us, as it helps cover a portion of the material and livable wage staffing costs for our free teen programs. We recognize that this tuition may pose a limitation to some, but we also hope to use this program as a way to help support our ongoing commitment to free programming for youth. Please email us at info@girlsgarage.org if you have questions about our workshop pricing.