August 2 – 6  

This course, taught by professional women contractors, is especially designed for women with little or no carpentry experience. Participants will acquire new skills and gain confidence as they learn to use hand and power tools in shop woodworking projects and the construction of a small building.

Our goal is to encourage self-sufficiency in home repair and remodeling, and to introduce the fundamentals of housebuilding. Most of the course time is spent in hands-on practice, but classroom discussions and presentations augment the curriculum. We will also look at the experiences of several contemporary women designers and builders, and consider the opportunities, obstacles and resources available to women interested in carpentry as a trade.