Woodchix Foundation

21/08/2026

From first cut to finished piece.

There is nothing like building something with your own hands. This is what a few weeks at Woodchix can look like.

Women's sessions run Thursdays and Saturdays at Emu Plains.
New to it? Book a $25 trial and give it a go.

Join today: woodchix.au/empowering-women

19/08/2026

No experience? No worries.

Most of our Chix started knowing nothing about woodwork. What they had was a bit of curiosity and a willingness to give it a crack.

Thursdays and Saturdays at Emu Plains, in a supportive space where every question is welcome.

Want to try before you join? Book a $25 trial on a Thursday or Saturday and see how you go.

woodchix.au/empowering-women

19/08/2026

We're on the lookout for a few extra volunteering hands to help out around the place either by joining one of our teams (Ops, Workshops, Social, Grants, Safety, Memberships) or one of two specific roles we're recruiting for right now: Media Liaison and Chemical Safety Officer.

No need to be an expert in everything. If you've got some relevant skills or you're keen to get more involved, we'd love to hear from you 😊

Takes a few mins: https://forms.gle/sAWufSFF2j3qX7Ry6

Questions? Reply here or direct message us.

The Committee is looking to strengthen a few areas of Woodchix, and we'd love your help. If you've got industry knowledge or hands-on experience in any of our team areas (or in one of two specific roles we're currently short on) we want to hear from you. This form has two parts: first, general inter...

16/08/2026

Term 4 homeschool enrolments are now open.

Classes run Mondays and Tuesdays at Emu Plains from mid October through to mid December. Your student learns tool safety, real woodworking skills, and builds projects they take home.

Year 7 and above. $220 for the term plus $10 per visit.

A minimum of 4 students is needed for a class to run, so book in early to secure the day you want.

Learn more: woodchix.au/homeschool

13/08/2026

Term 3 is a busy one, we get it.

If now is not the right time for your timber PD, there is still plenty of the year left to lock it in.

Term 3 still available:
Week 8, 7 to 11 September
Week 10, 21 to 25 September

Term 4:
Week 4, 2 to 6 November
Week 6, 16 to 20 November
Week 8, 30 November to 4 December

All NESA accredited, 30 hours of PD, hands on the whole way through.

Have a question? Send us an email and we will help you find the right week.

Learn more: woodchix.au/teachers-workshops

11/08/2026

Thinking about giving woodwork a go?

Our $25 trial is the easiest way to start. Pick a Thursday or Saturday, book your spot online, and come and see what a Woodchix session is all about.

Trials run on set days so there is always someone on hand to get you started.

Book your trial through the website: woodchix.au/empowering-women

07/08/2026

Week 4 starts Monday. If you are still deciding, this weekend is your last chance to book in.

Not ready for Week 4? Our next Term 3 workshops run Week 8 from 7 September and Week 10 from 21 September.

All NESA accredited, 30 hours of PD, hands on from day one.

Book now: woodchix.au/teachers-workshops

05/08/2026

Woodwork teaches more than woodwork.

Measuring, problem solving, patience, and the confidence that comes from building something yourself. Skills that stick well beyond the workshop.

Term 4 homeschool enrolments are open now for Mondays and Tuesdays from mid October. Year 7 and above.

Book in: woodchix.au/homeschool

01/08/2026

Term 3 is underway and Week 4 kicks off on 10 August.

If you have been meaning to lock in your teacher PD, now is a good time. A full week hands on at Emu Plains, NESA accredited, 30 hours.

P Cards accepted.

woodchix.au/teachers-workshops

30/07/2026

No bookings. No experience needed.

Woodchix women's workshops run every Thursday and Saturday at Emu Plains. Learn real skills in a space where no question is a silly one.

Your first visit is $25. Come and see what it's about.

Book: woodchix.au/empowering-women