

Wed, Apr 23
|North Forge Fabrication Lab (FabLab™)
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. No matter your goal, these hands-on sessions will build your confidence.
Time & Location
Apr 23, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
North Forge Fabrication Lab (FabLab™), 125 Adelaide St, Winnipeg, MB R3A 0A3, Canada
About the event
North Forge, in collaboration with the Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC), Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), and Bockstael Construction, 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.
Workshop Overview
*All weeknight classes from 5:30p.m.-8:30p.m.
Day 1 - Wed. April 23
Introduction to tool safety and basic carpentry skills. You’ll be measuring,
using table saw, and learning how to handle a circular saw to cut your birdhouse component widths.
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