When The Wood Shack is fully operational, it will be a thriving, manufacturing workshop. The woodworkers will learn all the skills required to make a range of quality artefacts. These will then be sold to the public at The Wood Shack’s own online store, with revenue ploughed back into the project.
You may have seen some of these lovely products on sale at Pure’s cafe The Boathouse in Alexandra Park, Oldham. They include planters, bird boxes and even a cute squirrel picnic bench!
If you (or someone you know) have a disability or are autistic, and enjoy working with your hands, this could be for you.
Why Take Up Woodwork?
Woodwork is an enjoyable and rewarding activity. There is real satisfaction in handling the materials and crafting them into something useful or beautiful or both!
Processes such as planing wood and construction are pleasantly absorbing, deflecting worries and stress. It’s a great boost to self-confidence too, to see a birdtable or other artefact you have created with your own hands.
Staff are always to hand to provide guidance and ensure safety procedures are followed. They also add to the great comaraderie in The Wood Shack, with the woodworkers encouraging and helping each other when required.