Womxn in Woodworking: Handcrafted Kitchen Utensils
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Places like a woodshop can feel intimidating or difficult to break into, especially for people who have historically been marginalized in woodworking communities. This workshop is an intentionally supportive space designed for women, trans individuals, non binary folks, and gender diverse makers, as well as anyone belonging to a minority gender identity who may feel less comfortable or underrepresented in traditional shop spaces. Designed specifically for beginners, this course introduces you to core power tools, shop terminology, machine safety, and lumber selection. Guided step by step by your instructor, you will build confidence in the shop while crafting a custom wooden spatula or kitchen utensil of your own design to take home.
What to Expect
This is a relaxed, hands on workshop created to support and empower students who may not typically feel comfortable entering a woodshop. We will demystify the space from the ground up, starting with machine safety, wood selection, and shop vocabulary. You will learn how to design your own custom kitchen tool by drawing the shape across two axes to create ergonomic, curved forms. Using the bandsaw, you will make your first cuts, tape the block back together for a stable surface to complete your secondary cuts, and refine your utensil on the disc, belt, and handheld orbital sanders. You will walk away with a completed, food safe wooden kitchen implement and techniques you can apply to future woodworking projects.
Skills You’ll Acquire
Safe and effective operation of the bandsaw for curved and straight cuts
Techniques for drawing and laying out 3D designs across two axes
Using tape support methods for multi axis cutting on the bandsaw
Smoothing, contouring, and finishing shapes on disc, belt, and orbital sanders
Understanding wood selection, grain orientation, and basic woodshop terminology
What’s Provided
Hardwood blocks in species like cherry, maple, or sapele
Bandsaws, sanding machines, abrasives, and tape
Eye and ear protection
Who Should Join
This course is intended for women, trans individuals, non binary folks, and all gender diverse makers who are seeking a welcoming, encouraging community space to learn woodworking. Complete beginners who have never stepped foot in a woodshop or touched a power tool before are enthusiastically welcome!
Prerequisites and Safety Information
No prior experience needed.
Participants 13 to 18 years old are welcome with parental or guardian supervision.
Shop safety requires closed toe shoes, comfortable clothes that can get dirty, and long hair tied back securely.
What to Bring
Please wear closed toe shoes, clothes that can get dusty, and make sure long hair is tied back. All hardwood, tools, and protective safety gear are provided.
Workshop Ticket Fee:
Standard Public Ticket: $80.00
MakeHaven Members: $68.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1017&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email [email protected]
What to Expect
This is a relaxed, hands on workshop created to support and empower students who may not typically feel comfortable entering a woodshop. We will demystify the space from the ground up, starting with machine safety, wood selection, and shop vocabulary. You will learn how to design your own custom kitchen tool by drawing the shape across two axes to create ergonomic, curved forms. Using the bandsaw, you will make your first cuts, tape the block back together for a stable surface to complete your secondary cuts, and refine your utensil on the disc, belt, and handheld orbital sanders. You will walk away with a completed, food safe wooden kitchen implement and techniques you can apply to future woodworking projects.
Skills You’ll Acquire
Safe and effective operation of the bandsaw for curved and straight cuts
Techniques for drawing and laying out 3D designs across two axes
Using tape support methods for multi axis cutting on the bandsaw
Smoothing, contouring, and finishing shapes on disc, belt, and orbital sanders
Understanding wood selection, grain orientation, and basic woodshop terminology
What’s Provided
Hardwood blocks in species like cherry, maple, or sapele
Bandsaws, sanding machines, abrasives, and tape
Eye and ear protection
Who Should Join
This course is intended for women, trans individuals, non binary folks, and all gender diverse makers who are seeking a welcoming, encouraging community space to learn woodworking. Complete beginners who have never stepped foot in a woodshop or touched a power tool before are enthusiastically welcome!
Prerequisites and Safety Information
No prior experience needed.
Participants 13 to 18 years old are welcome with parental or guardian supervision.
Shop safety requires closed toe shoes, comfortable clothes that can get dirty, and long hair tied back securely.
What to Bring
Please wear closed toe shoes, clothes that can get dusty, and make sure long hair is tied back. All hardwood, tools, and protective safety gear are provided.
Workshop Ticket Fee:
Standard Public Ticket: $80.00
MakeHaven Members: $68.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1017&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
770 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States, Connecticut 06510
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