Loading Events

« All Events

  • This event has passed.

AUSTIN, TX – WOMEN WITH TOOLS TRAINING (ADULT)

November 23, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Get ready to dive into project-based learning and unleash your creativity as we build a birdhouse together! This engaging workshop is designed specifically for women, providing a supportive environment where you can ask questions and learn more about DIY projects around the house. You’ll gain hands-on experience with common household tools, learning how to use each one safely and effectively while emphasizing essential safety practices and the personal protective equipment recommended by OSHA.

Explore various trades like carpentry, painting, and plumbing, and discover high-wage career paths that involve working with tools. Whether you’re building a birdhouse, planter, or another creative project, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills with painting techniques and elements of art and design. Join us for a day of learning, creativity, and empowerment—let’s build something great together! 🔨✨

SKILLS TAUGHT:

🛠️Introduction to Tools! Students get hands-on practice with various common household tools and can ask questions.

🥽 Safety and Personal Protective Equipment! Students will learn all about staying safe when working with tools and the personal protective equipment OSHA recommends. 

👷‍♀️Learn about jobs! Students will learn about jobs where they earn a high wage, they get to be more active, and work with tools.

🏠Project-based Learning! Build a take-home with a little creative flair. (Learn about these trades: Carpentry, Painting, Tile, Electrical, Plumbing).

🎨 Get Creative! Learn helpful skills like painting and enjoy the elements of art and design that go with the finishing touches.

Register BELOW! Includes a take-home project.  Full financial assistance is available.

DATES AND TIMES COMING UP:

AUSTIN, TX
11/23/2024
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location:
Asmbly Makerspace
9701 Dessau Rd #304
Austin TX 78754 (map)

COST:
$19 PER ADULT.
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE.

REGISTER NOW:

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

Emergency Contact Information

Please enter the name of the person, parent, or guardian who should be contacted in the case of an emergency.
By checking the above box, I understand that my registration is non-refundable. Memberships and subscriptions must be canceled 30 days in advance. This agreement releases Girl with Grit Program and its affiliated parties from all liability related to injuries that may occur at any location at any class, camp, workshop, or event, regardless of whether injuries or contraction of illness are caused by negligence. I swear that I am participating voluntarily, and that all risk has been made clear to me. I forfeit all right to bring a suit against Girl with Grit Program and its affiliated parties for any reason, in return, myself or my child will receive participation in Girl with Grit Program. I will ask for clarification when needed. All students must adhere to a basic code of conduct and posted facility rules.
"I release all of Girl with Grit Program and affiliates and their officers, employees, agents, volunteers, servants, and subcontractors, project sponsors, their employees, leaders, instructors, and contractors from any liability for loss or injury to my person or property which might occur due to negligence or other acts or omissions. This release applies to any losses or injuries which may occur as a result of, or during participation in workshops."

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

These workshops are open to everyone ages 6 to adult. We are completely inclusive and have a non-discrimination policy. All are welcome here. ❤
Please verify your workshop location, time, and date. We will refund or credit any workshops we cancel. If you cancel with 72 hours notice, we can credit you.

*Please note that our schedule is subject to change based on lack of enrollment and facilities. We offer students the ability to move to a different workshop or fully refund their payment if cancellation is our doing. We do allow registration to transfer if cancellation is your doing within 72 hours of workshop.

Details

Venue

  • Asmbly Makerspace
  • 9701 Dessau Rd #304
    Austin, TX 78754
    + Google Map