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Empowering women and gender minorities through craft trades education.
Join our newsletter to hear about upcoming classes, events, and behind-the-scenes moments from the shop. We’d love to keep you in the loop!
“I’m a home owner and I’ll use what I learned at Hammerstone to make improvements to my quality of life without worrying about making a problem worse.”
What could be improved about the class?
“I wish it wouldn't end. I can't think of any criticism other than I don't want to go back to the ‘real world.’”
“I cannot wait to learn more. I feel more comfortable and familiar with carpentry skills to the point that when others are using tools I can jump in and help.”
“Men have often made me feel like using any power tool is a life threatening undertaking. I am no longer terrified of table saws!”
“The teachers were exceptional at: breaking down learning into small pieces, demonstrating each step, using real world examples and metaphors, and demonstrating learning from mistakes. Plus I LOVED meeting everyone and watching their many lightbulb moments over two days. Life-changingly amazing.”
“I have spent lots of time learning in male-dominated spaces. I wanted to see how it might be different to learn from and with a group of women. Best environment ever.”
“I finally felt comfortable learning carpentry and much more comfortable using power tools. It felt wonderful to connect with other women like me”
“There was no judgement in this group, which I think I would’ve felt in a mixed environment. The instructor and assistant were so knowledgeable, engaging, used multiple methods for different learning types, and the vibe was amazing.”
“I loved the thoroughness of information ranging from the smallest details of our tools, to best safety practices, planning, efficiency, technique options and the broader understanding of materials and applications. The instructors were amazing, it was informative, and easy to follow.”
Master the basics of woodworking while building a beautiful bookcase in this 3-day course. Sharpen your measuring skills, gain confidence using the planer, miter saw, router, and table saw, and learn essential joinery techniques.
Deepen your understanding of the construction process by designing your own projects. Make that process more efficient by using Computer Aided Design. This course teaches design fundamentals using SketchUp, a 3D modeling program, available at a deep discount for class participants.
Learn the essentials of installing and finishing drywall in this hands-on evening tutorial. From screwing sheets to taping and mud, gain practical skills for wall repairs and patching projects.
Deepen your understanding of the construction process by designing your own projects. Make that process more efficient by using Computer Aided Design. This course teaches design fundamentals using SketchUp, a 3D modeling program, available at a deep discount for class participants.
Deepen your understanding of the construction process by designing your own projects. Make that process more efficient by using Computer Aided Design. This course teaches design fundamentals using SketchUp, a 3D modeling program, available at a deep discount for class participants.
Carpentry fundamentals taught in this course include tools of the trade, measuring and marking, using hand- and circular- saws, assembly with screws and nails, and understanding wood as a material. Students build a pair of sawhorses.
Do you want to renovate your kitchen? Building cabinets requires some specialized equipment, but if you are willing to put in time and effort, you can build a kitchen to your exact specifications. In this class we build cabinet and drawer boxes for the kitchen of our tiny house project.
Deepen your understanding of the construction process by designing your own projects. Make that process more efficient by using Computer Aided Design. This course teaches design fundamentals using SketchUp, a 3D modeling program, available at a deep discount for class participants.
One of the first power tools most folks buy is a battery-powered drill, and while this tool is a game changer, there are a few tricks to using it that can make the learning curve a lot smoother. Join us to learn a few!
