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Sawdust Workshop

Tool safety and basic jobsite competency from frame-to-finish carpenters Alex Norman & Sarah Gilbert

Starts Apr 11, 2026
350 US dollars
Fawn Grove, PA

10 spots left


Service Description

DATE: April 11-12 (2 Days) DESCRIPTION: Come build a sawhorse, frame a stud wall, and make some sawdust alongside two female frame-to-finish carpenters who are excited to share tricks of the trade. WHAT YOU LEARN: • basic power tool use & safety – with loads of practice! Let’s make some sawdust!! • how to outfit your tool belt and the tools you need to show up on a jobsite with • construction jargon • basic house anatomy • ergonomics and leverage (moving ladders, plywood, heavy materials, etc.) • how to navigate tricky job site dynamics (especially as a woman in the trades) PROJECT: You will build a sawhorse to take home with you. This course is for you if… : you want the confidence to walk onto a job site with knowledge and a basic skill level (and a set of sawhorses to take home) WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✓ one-on-one guidance from frame-to-finish carpenters Sarah Gilbert & Alex Norman ✓ links to recommended hand tools ✓ hands-on experience with various tools & constructing a basic structure ✓ ample time for questions ✓ healthy lunch ✓ free tent camping onsite



Cancellation Policy

Workshop Cancellation Policy Cancellations with more than 30 days notice have two options: 1. Receive a coupon code for the full workshop fee to use toward any future workshop 2. Receive a refund minus 10% processing fee Cancellation with 14 to 30 days notice receive 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations within 14 days of the course date.  Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact workshops@buildnaturally.com if you need to cancel your participation. You receive a full refund if your workshop is cancelled by Down to Earth Design.


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