by Patt Gregory | Jul 18, 2026 | Blog, Book 1
What’s the best first project for a beginner? The best beginner woodworking project for women is not necessarily the prettiest one in the book. It is the one that teaches you how woodwork actually works. For a complete beginner, I recommend starting with a simple pine...
by Patt Gregory | Jul 14, 2026 | Blog, Workshops
Why Nervousness Shouldn’t Stop You Come nervous. You do not have to wait until you feel brave, confident or ready. There is no such thing as being too nervous to learn woodwork. I have been teaching women beginners for 30 years, and many of the women who arrive at my...
by Patt Gregory | Jul 11, 2026 | Blog, Book 2, Library
Can I Teach Woodworking Without a Teaching Degree? Yes, you can teach woodworking without a teaching degree. In many ways, it may even give you more room to teach in a way that feels natural to you. You are not locked into a formal educational system. You can choose...
by Patt Gregory | Jul 11, 2026 | Blog, Book 2
When does a woodworker become a teacher? People often search for how long it takes women to become woodshop teachers, as though there must be a certain number of years, a qualification or a level of skill that gives someone permission to begin. Here in Australia, I...
by Patt Gregory | Jul 6, 2026 | Blog, Woodworking Confidence, Workshops
How Do Women Build Confidence in Woodworking? Woodworking Confidence Begins Before the Tool Is Switched On Woodworking confidence is often assumed to begin when a power tool is first used. However, in practice, it usually begins much earlier than that moment. Before...
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