WORKSHOPS

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Four women in a workshop holding wooden planters and smiling, with woodworking tools and a landscape painting in the background.
A woman in a red sweater working on a woodworking project in a workshop, with wooden planks stacked against the wall and various tools hanging on the wall.
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Three people outdoors chopping wood with axes, using tree stumps as stands, in a garden with a wooden shed and trees in the background.
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CARPENTRY & DIY WORKSHOPS

Starting September 2022, we have taught over one thousand people in radically affordable and unique carpentry/DIY classes.

Our highly successful workshops gives learners confidence and competency on everyday hand and power tools, providing life-improving skills in household carpentry/DIY fundamentals.

We were granted lottery funding for three years to support the work of these sessions, meaning over 50% of our attendees have been low income and unemployed!

BUILDING BASICS carpentry workshop

With supportive guidance you will learn the entire process of designing and constructing a box with reclaimed and sustainable timber.  The aim of the day is not to leave with a perfect faultless product, but to have built up your confidence, skill sets and knowledge at your own pace. You will be welcomed to an open and compassionate environment that will help you build that groundwork and feel more confident using tools at home!

DIY SHELVES & ELECTRIC DRILLS diy workshop

Do you want to gain independence and know how to put up shelves or fix/hang items at home yourself? Would you like to know how to use electric drills and drivers, and the components needed to use it around your home? With supportive guidance you will learn how to put up shelves and grow the confidence to do it yourself! This hands-on workshop will demystify the electric drill, teach you how to identify your wall type, break down the tools and components needed and give you a chance to practice putting up a mock shelf so you leave ready to do it at home.

Three women standing together inside a woodworking shop, surrounded by open wooden crates and tools, smiling at the camera.
Three women standing together inside a woodworking shop, surrounded by open wooden crates and tools, smiling at the camera.
Several people are gathered around a workbench with power tools, screws, and wood pieces. They appear to be working on a woodworking project or DIY task inside a workshop or garage.
Several people are gathered around a workbench with power tools, screws, and wood pieces. They appear to be working on a woodworking project or DIY task inside a workshop or garage.
Three women standing indoors near a wooden structure, smiling. One woman on the left is wearing glasses and a red plaid shirt. The woman in the middle is wearing glasses, a red beanie, and a black shirt. The woman on the right has long dark hair and is wearing a black shirt and white sneakers.
Three women standing indoors near a wooden structure, smiling. One woman on the left is wearing glasses and a red plaid shirt. The woman in the middle is wearing glasses, a red beanie, and a black shirt. The woman on the right has long dark hair and is wearing a black shirt and white sneakers.
Three women smiling and holding power tools while standing behind a yellow spirit level in a workshop or garage setting. One woman is wearing glasses and a patterned shirt, another is wearing a black jacket and holding a spirit level, and the third woman is wearing a patterned shirt and tattoos on her arm. There are books on a shelf, a plant, and various tools hanging on the wall behind them.
Three women smiling and holding power tools while standing behind a yellow spirit level in a workshop or garage setting. One woman is wearing glasses and a patterned shirt, another is wearing a black jacket and holding a spirit level, and the third woman is wearing a patterned shirt and tattoos on her arm. There are books on a shelf, a plant, and various tools hanging on the wall behind them.
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GREENWOOD CARVING

SPOON AND SPATULA MAKING

Taught by Elbie (OwensOutdoors), come enjoy the therapeutic nature of traditional greenwood carving in our beautiful workshop space. Design and create your own spoon or spatula from locally sourced greenwood, always from wind-blown or damaged trees. Using three traditional hand tools (axe, straight knife, hook knife) hone your skills practising safe axe and knife grips. Come away with a usable, oiled spoon and the knowledge to make more! We’ve ran this course since 2023 and have developed a particular knack for making this day relaxed, therapeutic and creatively enriching!

Three people outdoors in a garden chopping wood on tree stumps, with a wooden greenhouse in the background.
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HERITAGE CRAFT COURSES

Six smiling people standing in a workshop holding wooden chairs they built, with woodworking tools and artwork on the walls behind them.
Six smiling people standing in a workshop holding wooden chairs they built, with woodworking tools and artwork on the walls behind them.

INTRO TO JOINERY make your own totebox with dovetails

Taught by Rae Woods, we’ve developed a weekend workshop around how to make the ancient and revered 'dovetail' joint, and come away with your very own totebox! The dovetail is an extremely strong joint most commonly used in drawers, boxes, chests and furniture making. In this course you'll also learn about wood types and sustainable timber, how to use a range of traditional hand tools, putting these skills into action to make your own tool tote box!

Four people stand outside on green grass, smiling and holding wooden boxes. They are near a wooden signpost, with a small shed and trees in the background under a cloudy sky.
Four people stand outside on green grass, smiling and holding wooden boxes. They are near a wooden signpost, with a small shed and trees in the background under a cloudy sky.

ONE-OFFS & GUEST TUTOR WORKSHOPS

We champion women, non-binary and trans craftspeople to share their skill and talent with us. We have ran some amazing workshops over the last few years! To name a few, we’ve had chip and relief wood carving, traditional brush making, shrink pots, how to make plant based wood dyes, pallet-planter workshops, stamp making and habitat box making. Keep your eye out for any one-off and guest tutor course releases :)

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A person holding a small, wooden hexagon-shaped object in their hand, with a blurred background featuring a wooden surface and some nearby objects.
Collection of rustic handcrafted cleaning brushes and tools made from wood and natural fibers on a weathered wooden surface.
Collection of rustic handcrafted cleaning brushes and tools made from wood and natural fibers on a weathered wooden surface.

THERE ARE NO CURRENT JOINERY OR HERITAGE CRAFT WORKSHOPS IN THE SCHEDULE. PLEASE SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO FIND OUT WHEN COURSES BECOME AVAILABLE.

PRIVATE, 1-2-1 & BESPOKE WORKSHOPS

A UNIQUE DAY TAILORED TO YOUR GROUP

Come to our calming, rural workshop space to enjoy a day of wood-craft, wellbeing and connection in a private booking.

You can choose from a variety of experiences and activities to suit your needs. Examples could be building wooden furniture, learning how to use power tools, greenwood spoon carving, or working on a project together.

Whether you're looking for a team-building away day, a private workshop with friends or a 1-2-1 to build a bespoke piece of furnbi, we will curate the day specifically to you.

These bookings are open to ALL genders :)

AWAY DAYS & TEAM WELLBEING

Numerous studies have consistently demonstrated that working with your hands has extremely positive effects on mental wellbeing, enhances overall mood, and serves as an effective means of stress reduction.

Utilising our extremely popular workshop formats, we curate empowering and creative team experiences that will leave you and your colleagues with an unforgettable day. 

Optional: Talk to us if you'd like the option of a guided team-building session during the day if you'd like help bringing your team together to reflect and set intentions. 

Brighton Women's Center Team Day 2023

CELEBRATIONS
& BIRTHDAYS

"Thank you so so much for such a special day. Honestly we all came away with such a sense of accomplishment and joy."

"What an incredible and unforgettable way to spend a birthday! One that left us empowered with skills for life and the biggest smile on our faces. Eating our cake true sense of true accomplishment! I cannot reccomend this enough!"

"Thank you for an amazing day! The knowledge and support given to make the learning space enjoyable, creative, safe and calm is phenomenal."

Six women wearing party hats on a sunny day in a grassy garden, holding large wooden planters and a dog. One woman kneeling in front holds the dog, and there's greenery and a greenhouse in the background.
Six women wearing party hats on a sunny day in a grassy garden, holding large wooden planters and a dog. One woman kneeling in front holds the dog, and there's greenery and a greenhouse in the background.
Group of five women working together on a woodworking project outdoors, some wearing safety glasses and hearing protection, laughing and smiling.
Group of five women working together on a woodworking project outdoors, some wearing safety glasses and hearing protection, laughing and smiling.

1-2-1 TUITION

"Thank you so so much for such a special day. Honestly we all came away with such a sense of accomplishment and joy."

"What an incredible and unforgettable way to spend a birthday! One that left us empowered with skills for life and the biggest smile on our faces. Eating our cake true sense of true accomplishment! I cannot reccomend this enough!"

"Thank you for an amazing day! The knowledge and support given to make the learning space enjoyable, creative, safe and calm is phenomenal."

A man with curly hair smiling and holding a wooden board in a woodworking workshop. The workshop has tools, a painting, and wooden workbenches.
A young woman with blonde curly hair, wearing glasses, a ring, and a black hair tie on her head, is smiling while working on a woodworking project outdoors. She is holding down a piece of wood on a workbench, which is covered with paint splatters. There are wood blocks, a square, and a pencil on the workbench, with a black building with dark siding and a brick roof in the background.
A young woman with blonde curly hair, wearing glasses, a ring, and a black hair tie on her head, is smiling while working on a woodworking project outdoors. She is holding down a piece of wood on a workbench, which is covered with paint splatters. There are wood blocks, a square, and a pencil on the workbench, with a black building with dark siding and a brick roof in the background.

We will tailor the day specifically to your group or interests. You can also choose from any of our workshop formats we already offer - we’ve honed those over the years and they’re a great choice too!

Activities could include:

  • Learning how to use a range of power tools and getting creative with them

  • Spoon or spatula carving with heritage hand tools!

  • Learning the fundamentals of woodwork by building your own box (e.g. veg planter, rustic storage crate, oil & vinegar tray for the kitchen) to take home!

  • Empowerment DIY workshop learning how to put up shelves and how to use electric drills

  • Team building: make something all together to take back to your workplace (e.g. a bench or small furniture)

  • Building habitat boxes (bird boxes, bug shelters) to take home or put up around your workplace

Friends Of New Parade habitat box workshop 2026

Habitat box workshop, FRIEND Animal Sanctuary 2023

Pricing:

Prices range from £75-£150 per person depending on how many people are booked, the activities requested, the number of facilitators needed and the preparation required.

We offer a discounted rate for charities, non-profit organisations. Reach out to us with your budget and we can discuss your options. 

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