Bristol Women's Workshop

Practical Skills for Women

Telephone 0117 971 1672    Registered Charity No. 900602

www.bristolwomensworkshop.com    anne@bristolwomensworkshop.org.uk

Bristol Women's Workshop exists to give women the opportunity to gain experience in traditionally male skills such a woodwork and D.I.Y. We retrict our class sizes to a maximum of 8 people to ensure that students benefit from one-to-one attention and support.

During the course you will learn how to use all the major hand tools safely and effectively.

Our Woodwork Foundation Course covers 3 projects involving three basic joints:

Module 1. Bookcase (housing joint)

Module 2. Small box (dovetail joint)

Module 3. Mirror (mortice and tenon joint)

But I'm a beginner!

Almost all women who join our courses are beginners, so don't worry if you have no previous experience. Our courses, which are taught in small groups, are run for women by women. These courses are designed to introduce women to the craft of woodwork in a supportive environment.
On completion of the foundation course you can start on projects of your choice. Popular choices have been:

• Blanket boxes
• Bathroom cabinets
• Coffee tables
• Bookcases

As your skills develop, you will be able to design and create furniture in your own home.

WOODWORK COURSES

Woodwork Foundation Course

• EVENING CLASSES.
  Woodwork Foundation Course evening classes are held during school term times and are structured as follows:
  Module 1. Cost £80
  Tuesday or Thursday from 7.30 - 10p.m. for 6 weeks.
  Module 2. Cost £87.50
  Tuesday or Thursday from 7.30 - 10p.m. for 7 weeks.
  Module 3. Cost £87.50
  Tuesday or Thursday from 7.30 - 10p.m. for 7 weeks.
  Projects. Cost £130
  Wednesday from 7.30 - 10p.m. for 13 weeks.


• DAYTIME CLASSES.
  (By arrangement)
  Modules 1, 2 and 3. Cost £215
  Thursday from 11.30a.m. - 4.30p.m. for 7 weeks.
  Projects. Cost £30 per day or £150 for 6 days
  Thursday from 11.30a.m. - 4.30p.m.


• 4-DAY INTENSIVE COURSE.
  (By arrangement)
  Modules 1, 2 and 3. Cost £225
  Saturday and Sunday 10am-7pm for 2 weeks
  (Low cost accomodation can be provided locally)
  Please note: to save time on the 4-Day Intensive you make a small bookstand rather than a bookcase.

The price of all woodwork courses includes materials.

Beginners can start Module 1 of the Foundation course on Tuesday or Thursday evenings at the beginning of each term (see South Glos LEA term dates)
Students wishing to start Module 1 mid term can do so on Thursdays during with the daytime providing there are spaces - please email the Workshop.
The next 4-Day Intensive Course will take place of 14th/15th/21st/22nd April 2012

On completion of the Foundation Course you will be welcome to join one of our regular Project evening or daytime classes.


Driftwood Construction Course


• PART 1 - DRIFTWOOD COLLECTION IN COASTAL WALES
  This part of the course inludes an overview of possibilities with a wide range of examples, outline sketching, basic techniques, project planning and collection for your first project.
  Cost £45 (incl. vegetarian lunch)
• PART 2 - CONSTRUCTION OF DRIFTWOOD PROJECT IN THE WORKSHOP
  Typical projects include a magazine rack, garden trug and hanging planter.
  DAYTIME CLASSES. Cost £75
  Thursday from 11.30a.m. - 5.30p.m. for 2 weeks.
  EVENING CLASSES. Cost £70
  Wednesday from 7.30p.m. - 10.00p.m. for 6 weeks.

There will be new dates for Part 1 of the Driftwood Course for Spring 2012

On completion of Part 1 of the driftwood course you will be able to decide which of the Part 2 options you would like to choose.


UPHOLSTERY CLASS

• Wednesday evening classes are for all levels. They run from 7 - 9pm, cost £11 per evening and last for 6 - 7 weeks in tandem with school terms. You can join at any time. Ring tutor for details on 01275 856186.


• Tuesday and Thursday evening classes are for beginners only. They run from 7 - 9.30pm.
  You can learn basic upholstery skills starting with a small stool or a chair with a drop-in seat
  Module 1 costs £80 and lasts for 6 weeks. Tuesday classes start on 17th April'12 and Thursday classes on 19th April'12
  Please email upholsterybristol@gmail.com for further information or to book a space


• All prices for the upholstery classes are exclusive of materials cost and you need to bring your own item of furniture.



For a leaflet, booking form or information about any of the woodwork or upholstery courses please email anne@bristolwomensworkshop.org.uk

Where to find us

Bristol Womens Workshop
144 Wells Rd
Bristol, Avon, BS4 2AG
0117 971 1672
The workshop is situated above the Chinese Takeaway. There is a walkway at the side of the takeaway and external steps up to the workshop are located at the rear of the property



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