Woodwork Courses
At the Women's Workshop we offer courses during the week and at weekends, both in the daytime and evenings.
Woodwork Foundation Course
For beginners or to refresh your skills, this course covers 3 projects involving 3 basic joints: The aim being to provide you with a firm and comprehensive basis for your future projects.

Module 1: Small Bookcase - Housing Joint

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Module 2: Small Box - Dovetail Joint

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Module 3: Mirror - Mortise & Tenon Joint

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There are 3 ways you can do the Woodwork Foundation Course:
Evening Classes
Modules 1, 2, and 3 of the Woodwork Foundation Course can be taken on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings. Chair Image
Daytime Classes
The Woodwork Foundation Course can also be taken during the daytime on a Wednesday. It takes 9 weeks to complete.

4 Day Intensive
Designed for women who are happy to work hard to learn all 3 foundation course joints quickly. These run 4 times a year over 2 consecutive weekends from 10am – 7pm. Please note: to save time on the 4-Day Intensive you make a small bookstand or a small stool rather than a bookcase. 

For further information about evening classes, prices or to book a place please go to our Woodwork Course Booking page.

All Woodwork Foundation Course include materials.
Personal Project Classes
For the woodwork project you've always wanted to make.

On completion of the Woodwork Foundation Course you will be welcome to develop your woodworking skills further through project work during the daytime or evening classes.

Project work classes can be taken on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 - 10pm for 13 weeks. Project classes do not include the cost of materials.


As your skills develop you will be able to design and make furniture in your own home.
Popular projects taken on after completion of the Foundation Course have been:
  • Bathroom Cabinets
  • Bookcases
  • Beds
  • Blanket Boxes
  • Coffee Tables
  • Chairs
Residential Courses

Interested in learning woodwork skills but not from the Bristol area? Get in touch to find out more about our residential courses.