INtroduction to Tools Workshops

Giving people the tools to build.

 

Featured

Featured
New York: Circle Side Table Workshop (August)
Aug 29
New York: Circle Side Table Workshop (August)

Join Dykes With Drills at Futureworks NYC in Brooklyn for this fun beginner workshop and make a cute round side table for your home.

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Chicago: Bench (August)
Aug 29
Chicago: Bench (August)

Join Dykes With Drills at Rebuilding Exchange Chicago for this fun workshop and learn to make stylish bench. In this workshop we will review tool safety and best practices, then guide you in building a bench. Dimensions of this bench are 42” wide x 15” deep x 21” tall with the seat 17" from floor.

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Berkeley: Slow Building School Workshop Series (September)
Sep 5
Berkeley: Slow Building School Workshop Series (September)

Slow Building School workshop series is a space for participants to learn how to operate basic power and hand tools while honoring their bodies, the materials, and the home-lands they are building with and for. This workshop series prioritizes BIPOC participants who want to learn building skills to support their communities and shared spaces.

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ITW: Chicago (September)
Sep 6
ITW: Chicago (September)

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.

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Central Arkansas Happy Hour at The Rail Yard (September)
Sep 10
Central Arkansas Happy Hour at The Rail Yard (September)

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.

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New York: Serving Tray (September)
Sep 12
New York: Serving Tray (September)

Join Dykes With Drills at Futureworks NYC Makerspace for this fun workshop and learn to make a cool serving tray perfect for the holidays! In this workshop, participants will learn to safely use the chopsaw and brad nail guns to make their own serving tray.

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Alameda: Plant Stand (September)
Sep 13
Alameda: Plant Stand (September)

Join Dykes With Drills at Bay Area Maker Farm for this fun workshop and learn to make a cool plant stand.

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Alameda: Squatting Stool Workshop (September)
Sep 13
Alameda: Squatting Stool Workshop (September)

Join Dykes With Drills at Bay Area Maker Farm for this fun workshop and learn to make a squatting stool! In this workshop, participants will learn to safely use a variety of tools to make their own squatting stool.

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City Specific

Bay Area

Events Index
ITW: Oakland (August)
Aug 28
Ace Makerspace
ITW: Oakland (August)
Ace 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 the chopsaw, jigsaw and drills, then work in small groups to make something from a prompt revealed at the workshop.

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Ace Makerspace
ITW: Oakland (September)
Sep 25
Ace Makerspace
ITW: Oakland (September)
Ace 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 the chopsaw, jigsaw and drills, then work in small groups to make something from a prompt revealed at the workshop.

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Ace Makerspace

Chicago

Events Index
Chicago: Bench (August)
Aug 29
The Sticks
Chicago: Bench (August)
The Sticks

Join Dykes With Drills at Rebuilding Exchange Chicago for this fun workshop and learn to make stylish bench. In this workshop we will review tool safety and best practices, then guide you in building a bench. Dimensions of this bench are 42” wide x 15” deep x 21” tall with the seat 17" from floor.

Read more →
The Sticks
ITW: Chicago (September)
Sep 6
The Sticks
ITW: Chicago (September)
The Sticks

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.

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The Sticks
Chicago: Butch the Builder: A Care Cubby Pop Up (September)
Sep 23
Center on Halsted
Chicago: Butch the Builder: A Care Cubby Pop Up (September)
Center on Halsted

Everyone better get ready for the buffest craft fair the windy city has ever seen. The Artistic Alphabet Mafia/Care Cubby present “Butch The Builder”, a sapphic and community focused craft night and supply drive to benefit the care cubby project. Care cubby is a mutual aid network that distributes free supplies across the city through ABC themed stations or “cubbies” that are set up at different small businesses and non profits. 

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Center on Halsted

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Are you a woodworker, artist, or maker interested in sharing your craft with others? Do you have an idea for a virtual workshop?  We would love to talk to you!  Click the link below to learn more about teaching at Dykes With Drills!

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Past Workshops

Events Index
Alameda: Spice Rack (August)
Aug 23
Alameda: Spice Rack (August)

Join Dykes With Drills at Bay Area Maker Farm for this fun workshop and learn to make a cool spice rack perfect for organizing! In this workshop, participants will learn to safely use a variety of tools to make their own spice rack.

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Alameda: Key Rack Workshop (August)
Aug 23
Alameda: Key Rack Workshop (August)

Join Dykes With Drills at Bay Area Maker Farm for this fun workshop and learn to make a cool key rack perfect for your home! In this workshop, participants will learn to safely use a variety of tools to make their own key rack.

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New York: Hanging Wine Rack Workshop (August)
Aug 16
New York: Hanging Wine Rack Workshop (August)

Join Dykes With Drills at Futureworks NYC Makerspace for this fun beginner workshop and learn to make a hanging wine rack for your home!

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New York: Angled Shelf Workshop (August)
Aug 8
New York: Angled Shelf Workshop (August)

Join Dykes With Drills at Futureworks NYC in Brooklyn for this fun beginner workshop and make a unique angled shelf for your home.

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ITW: Oakland (July)
Jul 31
ITW: Oakland (July)

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 the chopsaw, jigsaw and drills, then work in small groups to make something from a prompt revealed at the workshop.

Read more →
New York: Spice Rack Workshop
Jul 26
New York: Spice Rack Workshop

Join Dykes With Drills at Futureworks NYC in Brooklyn for this fun beginner workshop and make a bench for your kitchen.

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New York: Planter Box Workshop (July)
Jul 25
New York: Planter Box Workshop (July)

Join Dykes With Drills at Futureworks NYC in Brooklyn for this fun beginner workshop and make planter box for your outdoor space.

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Chicago: Charcuterie Board Workshop (July)
Jul 19
Chicago: Charcuterie Board Workshop (July)

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

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Portland: Pride Flag Workshop (July)
Jul 15
Portland: Pride Flag Workshop (July)

Join Dykes With Drills at The Rebuilding Center in Portland for this fun workshop and learn to make a pride flag! In this workshop, participants will learn to safely use a variety of tools to make their own pride flag.

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Portland: Serving Tray Workshop (July)
Jul 15
Portland: Serving Tray Workshop (July)

Join Dykes With Drills at The Rebuilding Center in Portland for this fun workshop and learn to make a serving Tray! In this workshop, participants will learn to safely use a variety of tools to make their own serving tray.

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Portland: Key Ring Shelf Workshop (July)
Jul 12
Portland: Key Ring Shelf Workshop (July)

Join Dykes With Drills at The Rebuilding Center in Portland for this fun workshop and learn to make a key ring shelf! In this workshop, participants will learn to safely use a variety of tools to make their own key ring holder.

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Chicago: Wine Rack Workshop (July)
Jul 12
Chicago: Wine Rack Workshop (July)

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

Read more →
Berkeley: Slow Building School Workshop Series
Jul 11
Berkeley: Slow Building School Workshop Series

Slow Building School workshop series is a space for participants to learn how to operate basic power and hand tools while honoring their bodies, the materials, and the home-lands they are building with and for. This workshop series prioritizes BIPOC participants who want to learn building skills to support their communities and shared spaces.

Read more →
Central Arkansas: Plant Stand/Side Table Workshop
Jul 7
Central Arkansas: Plant Stand/Side Table Workshop

Join Dykes With Drills at Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas for this fun introductory workshop. In this workshop, participants will learn the safety and use of the chopsaw, drills, and drivers to make a small stepstool.

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Alameda: Spice Rack (June)
Jun 28
Alameda: Spice Rack (June)

Join Dykes With Drills at Bay Area Maker Farm for this fun workshop and learn to make a cool spice rack perfect for organizing! In this workshop, participants will learn to safely use a variety of tools to make their own spice rack.

Read more →
Alameda: Serving Tray (June)
Jun 28
Alameda: Serving Tray (June)

Join Dykes With Drills at Bay Area Maker Farm for this fun workshop and learn to make a cool serving tray perfect for entertaining! In this workshop, participants will learn to safely use the chopsaw and brad nail guns to make their own serving tray.

Read more →
New York: Intro to Hand Tools Workshop
Jun 27
New York: Intro to Hand Tools Workshop

In this workshop you will be trained to use a variety of hand tools to begin your woodworking adventure, such as hand saws, bench chisel and hammer, square, marking knife, miterbox, and rasps. Following the tool safety and instruction, you will be guided through a project that you will get to take home.

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Chicago: Pride Workshop at Half Acre Beer Co
Jun 25
Chicago: Pride Workshop at Half Acre Beer Co

Celebrate Pride with Dykes With Drills at Half Acre Brewing Company and make a weaved wood Progress Pride Flag.

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ITW: Oakland (June)
Jun 19
ITW: Oakland (June)

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 the chopsaw, jigsaw and drills, then work in small groups to make something from a prompt revealed at the workshop.

Read more →
Treasure Island: Bench Workshop (June)
Jun 17
Treasure Island: Bench Workshop (June)

Join Dykes With Drills for this fun beginner workshop and learn to make a bench for your home!

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Alameda: Decorative Pride Flag (June)
Jun 14
Alameda: Decorative Pride Flag (June)

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

Read more →
Alameda: Plant Stand (June)
Jun 14
Alameda: Plant Stand (June)

Join Dykes With Drills at Bay Area Maker Farm for this fun workshop and learn to make a cool plant stand.

Read more →
ITW: New York (June)
Jun 13
ITW: New York (June)

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.

Read more →
ITW: Chicago (June)
Jun 7
ITW: Chicago (June)

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.

Read more →
Alameda: Simple Box Workshop (May)
May 30
Alameda: Simple Box Workshop (May)

Join Dykes With Drills at Bay Area Maker Farm for this fun workshop and learn to make a cool box for your records.

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Treasure Island: Bench Workshop (May 30)
May 30
Treasure Island: Bench Workshop (May 30)

Join Dykes With Drills for this fun beginner workshop and learn to make a bench for your home!

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ITW: Oakland (May)
May 29
ITW: Oakland (May)

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 the chopsaw, jigsaw and drills, then work in small groups to make something from a prompt revealed at the workshop.

Read more →
New York: Hanging Wine Rack Workshop (May)
May 23
New York: Hanging Wine Rack Workshop (May)

Join Dykes With Drills at Futureworks NYC Makerspace for this fun beginner workshop and learn to make a hanging wine rack for your home!

Read more →
Alameda: Serving Tray (May)
May 17
Alameda: Serving Tray (May)

Join Dykes With Drills at Bay Area Maker Farm for this fun workshop and learn to make a cool serving tray perfect for entertaining! In this workshop, participants will learn to safely use the chopsaw and brad nail guns to make their own serving tray.

Read more →
ITW: New York (May)
May 17
ITW: New York (May)

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.

Read more →