Aye Thrive x Edinburgh Tool Library: Intro to Woodwork

Aye Thrive x Edinburgh Tool Library

Join us at the Edinburgh Tool Library Custom Lane Workshop for a beginners introduction to woodwork and the use of hand and power tools.

Make a planter!

You will learn about the tools involved, how to shape and join wood and have fun in the process while making a spring planter. The hope is that by the end of the class you will have an understanding of basic woodworking techniques and skills, as well as having something you have made to take home.

Meeting point: Custom Lane, Tool Library Workshop

Meeting time: 09:50

What to bring: Wear tight clothing, no loose sleeves, trouser legs tucked into socks vibe, hair tied back. Bring a tasty snack as we will take a break in the middle and have a cuppa.

What will be provided: Tools, materials, encouragement, patience!

This session will last 3 hours. If you have any questions about this workshop, please free to get in touch. Contact details below.

1 8+ | Open Access | No prior knowledge required

Contact: ayethrive@spititoutproject.com, or IG @aye_thrive

More details will be sent out closer to the workshop along with a risk assessmet from our Aye Thrive Project Lead - from ayethrive@spititoutproject.com - keep an eye out for emails that may end up in your spam box.

A little note from Janet at The Tool Library on their membership:

We love our community of sharers & makers to grow. Becoming a member makes a difference in your local community, it saves you space and money and it’s easy. Standard Membership is £30 per year

ETL membership gives you:

• access to 1,000+ tools
• access to hundreds of open workshop hours
• a 10% discount on our programme of classes
• a free workshop induction
• the chance to be part of a community of makers and volunteers that are learning, building and creating a better, more sustainable Edinburgh!

More info here: https://edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk/membership/And here a wee video about us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ncVEZ5kJ_E&t=13s

This is a Spit it Out (SiO) community event held by the Aye Thrive Project.

Spit it Out is an award-winning organisation (SCIO) dedicated to opening conversations around consent, mental health and healing through creativity, accountability and community care. We realise the overarching goals of our project by collaborating with our community in delivering free activities and resources to learn together. We work on creating lasting change in our community through an intersectional Transformative Justice lens.

More information about SiO can be found on our Website or Instagram