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Women and Gender-Diverse Carpentry Workshop

This workshop offers an introduction to using tools with confidence, whether you’re exploring a potential career in the trades or simply gaining the skills to tackle projects on your own. 

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Building Community 
& Confidence

North Forge, in collaboration with Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), proudly presents a unique carpentry workshop series designed specifically for women and gender diverse individuals. This workshop offers an introduction to using tools with confidence, whether you’re exploring a potential career in the trades or simply gaining the skills to tackle projects on your own. No matter your goal, these hands-on sessions will build your confidence.

Hands-On Training

Over the course of this five-class workshop series, led by experienced female-identifying carpenters, you’ll build a beautifully designed birdhouse from start to finish.

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Along the way, you’ll learn essential carpentry skills, including cutting, assembling, and finishing materials, while getting hands-on experience using saws, drills, and other tools. You’ll also have the opportunity to personalize your project and leave with practical skills you can use for future projects and tasks at home.

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What's included

Workshop cost is $375, participants receive:

  • all materials and supplies,

  • safety gear, and

  • hands-on training in carpentry skills and safety.

  • Plus, you’ll take home a beautiful, custom-built birdhouse you’ve created yourself. 

 

Workshop Dates & Times:

  • October 5 | 5–8 PM

  • October 7 | 5–8 PM

  • October 13 | 5–8 PM

  • October 14 | 5–8 PM

  • October 18 | 12–3 PM

 

Participants must be available to attend all five sessions. Deadline to apply is Oct 2nd 2026!

Women & Gender-Diverse Carpentry Registration

Fill out the below to register for the carpentry cohort beginning Monday, October 5th. A North Forge employee will reach out within 2 business days to confirm your registration and collect payment.


The cost of the workshop is $375+GST. This includes 15 hours of instruction by experienced carpenters, use of equipment, and materials.

Are you available for all 5 workshop dates? October 5, 7, 13, 14, & 18th
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MCSC Scholarship Opportunity

Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC), North Forge and its partners believe that cost should never stand in the way of learning new skills and pursuing your passion.

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If you identify as a woman or gender-diverse individual and face any financial barriers that may prevent you from participating in the workshop, we encourage you to apply for our MCSC Scholarship. The scholarship covers your course fees and the opportunity to offset childcare costs, if needed, for the duration of the workshop. 

Individuals selected for a scholarship will be notified on October 31st.

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