get to know us

We are a group of queer womxn empowering people with the tools to build.

 
 

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower people with the tools to build. By hosting skill building workshops, retreats, volunteer events and meet-ups, we cultivate opportunities for individuals to connect with each other and to use tools.

In everything we do, we foster safe, inclusive, non-judgmental spaces for learning and teaching. If you’ve ever thought you couldn’t make something because of what you’ve been told, we are here to help you.

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Upcoming Events
New York: Community Build
Mar 30
Futureworks NYC Makerspace
New York: Community Build
Futureworks NYC Makerspace

Join us for a community build series dedicated to building tree bed guards for neighborhood trees in Brooklyn.

Futureworks NYC Makerspace
Chicago: Happy Hour At Meeting House Tavern (April)
Apr 18
Meeting House Tavern
Chicago: Happy Hour At Meeting House Tavern (April)
Meeting House Tavern

We like to connect with other people, and not just in the shop. Join us at a happy hour or meet up, whether you are a seasoned builder, just getting started, or interested in learning more.

Meeting House Tavern
Bay Area: Decorative Shelf (April)
Apr 21
Ace Makerspace
Bay Area: Decorative Shelf (April)
Ace Makerspace

Join Dykes With Drills at Ace Makerspace for this fun workshop and learn to make a decorative shelf perfect for your home! In this workshop, participants will learn to safely use a variety of tools to make their own shelf.

Ace Makerspace
Bay Area: Community Build with Rebuilding Together San Francisco
Apr 27
Bay Area: Community Build with Rebuilding Together San Francisco

Join us for a community build with Rebuilding Together San Francisco to work on repair projects for a residential site in Bernal Heights, San Francisco.

ITW: New York (April)
Apr 27
Futureworks NYC Makerspace
ITW: New York (April)
Futureworks NYC Makerspace

Have you been looking for a comfortable and inclusive environment to learn some useful woodworking skills? In our Introduction to Tools workshops you will learn tool use and safety, team building and have fun doing it! In this class participants will get trained on a variety of tools, then work in small groups to make something from a prompt revealed at the workshop.

Futureworks NYC Makerspace
New York: Happy Hour (May)
May 4
Super Power Bar
New York: Happy Hour (May)
Super Power Bar

We like to connect with other people, and not just in the shop. Join us at a happy hour or meet up, whether you are a seasoned builder, just getting started, or interested in learning more.

Super Power Bar
NOLA: Picture Frame Workshop
May 9
Community Workshop NOLA
NOLA: Picture Frame Workshop
Community Workshop NOLA

Join Dykes With Drills at The Workshop NOLA! In this workshop participants will learn basic woodworking to make a picture frame.

Community Workshop NOLA
ITW: Vermont (May)
May 15
Ozzie Vans Workshop
ITW: Vermont (May)
Ozzie Vans Workshop

Have you been looking for a comfortable and inclusive environment to learn some useful woodworking skills? In our Introduction to Tools workshops you will learn tool use and safety, team building and have fun doing it! In this class participants will get trained on a variety of tools, then work in small groups to make something from a prompt revealed at the workshop.

Ozzie Vans Workshop
Chicago Happy Hour at Whiskey Girl Tavern (May)
May 16
Whiskey Girl Tavern
Chicago Happy Hour at Whiskey Girl Tavern (May)
Whiskey Girl Tavern

We like to connect with other people, and not just in the shop. Join us at a happy hour or meet up, whether you are a seasoned builder, just getting started, or interested in learning more.

Whiskey Girl Tavern
ITW: New Orleans (May)
May 18
Community Workshop NOLA
ITW: New Orleans (May)
Community Workshop NOLA

Have you been looking for a comfortable and inclusive environment to learn some useful woodworking skills? In our Introduction to Tools workshops you will learn tool use and safety, team building and have fun doing it! In this class participants will get trained on a variety of tools, then work in small groups to make something from a prompt revealed at the workshop.

Community Workshop NOLA
 

Our Impact

We are an active member of our community. We have built tiny houses for the homeless, for low income LGBTQ+, as disaster relief and for seasonal farm workers. We have participated in over twenty five community builds, including skate parks, garden projects and more. In total we have impacted over 2500 people.

In addition to collaborating on community projects, we provide monthly workshops that have a unique approach to learning woodworking skills, in an exploratory and failure positive environment. We help our participants feel safe and confident around power tools, and leave them with the ability to go on and use the skills they’ve learned.

 

3500+

People Involved

30+

Projects Built

20+

Cities Impacted

 
 

Your Support

We rely on the generosity of our supporters to maintain and grow our programs. By donating to our cause, sponsoring our workshops and volunteering with us, you help us fulfill on our mission.

Another great way to support our organization is to buy our swag. We have something for everyone - hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pins, stickers and more! Check out our online store to pick up some great holiday gifts for friends and family today.