CARPENTRY FOR WOMEN+

This course will be held at our campus and shop in Alstead, NH

OVERVIEW

This course is offered as a week-long, and 3-day course. Both options may not be offered every year.

3-DAY:

This 3-day course gives students a basic overview of general terms, tools, and techniques used in the field of carpentry. Students will learn how to safely use a range of power and hand tools while working on a small project such as a picnic table or other similar build.

The class introduces core carpentry concepts including layout, measuring, cutting, and assembly, while also looking at the basic anatomy of framed structures—floor, wall, and roof systems—to build a solid foundation of understanding. Whether you’re planning future building projects, want to become more self-sufficient, or simply want the vocabulary and confidence to communicate clearly with contractors and builders, this course is designed to support you in taking the next step.

This course presents the basic techniques and principles of house building and carpentry in a supportive, hands-on learning environment rooted in Heartwood’s approach to craft and community.

WEEK-LONG:

This course gives students a basic overview of general terms, tools, and techniques used in the field of carpentry. Learn how to safely use a range of power and hand tools while building a small structure such as a garden shed or outbuilding. We will cover house framing and layout while looking at the anatomy of a structure, addressing floor, wall, and roof systems. Whether you're planning on building a shed, a house, just want to learn some basic carpentry skills to become more self-sufficient or want to learn the vocabulary to be able to communicate with a contractor, this course will help you gain the confidence you'll need.

This course presents the basic techniques and principles of house building and carpentry.

This course includes:

Vocabulary pertaining to carpentry, tool usage, structural members, lumber, layout, techniques, and other things that you would see on a jobsite.
Learning safety and building competency techniques with power tools and hand tools.
Learning how to accurately measure, mark, and cut to a line with different types of on-site learned cuts utilizing a circular saw and other saws.
How to read construction plans.
Basic construction math.
Tricks of the trade to make your work easier and safe.
Having fun while learning about and building a structure.