by Patt Gregory | Oct 11, 2026 | Beginner Projects, Book 1, Woodworking Confidence, Workshops
There is a moment in a woodwork project when the making is almost done. The pieces have been cut, joined, shaped and sanded. The timber feels smooth under your hand, the grain is beginning to show itself properly, and the finish is waiting on the bench. This is...
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 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...