No matter your ability,
you’re welcome at the Woodshop!
Since 2017, London Community Woodshop has been open to woodworkers of all experience levels. Whether you’re a lifelong woodworker or you’ve never held a tool, the Woodshop is a place to learn and share in a love of wood.
What began as an idea, a dream to connect a community, grew into a social enterprise that has touched lives and brought that strong sense of belonging to a community of woodworkers. Whether beginners or artisans, our members and shop participants have found their way to the Woodshop and discovered that it isn’t just about working with saws or lumber. It is about people and the joy of creating!
We have all you need to get started
A spacious, fully equipped workspace, London Community Woodshop is open six days a week. Members are welcome to attend at any time during shop hours.
Here you will find:
- High quality tools
- Materials and supplies for sale
- Multiple worktables and benches
- Limited project storage
As a member of the Woodshop, you’ll have access to all these resources, in addition to discounted skill building workshops and courses.
Membership
Join us and discover your creativity with woodworking
When it comes to serious woodworking, membership to the Woodshop can help you grow your skills and meet other people in the woodworking community. Beginners and artisans welcome!
Do you feel alone as a woodworker? Or do you want to learn and are worried about being judged as a beginner? That’s where the Woodshop comes in. We are a community that supports woodworkers of all levels.
Maybe you have limited workspace. This could mean that you can’t have the equipment you need to grow as a woodworker or the space needed to store materials needed to build projects. This is a common problem for many woodworkers who aspire to take their woodworking to the next level or to start creating projects that help them grow as woodworkers.
More than just a workspace, more than just lumber and machines, the Woodshop offers a diverse, inviting community united by a love of craft. Whether taking a class or joining as a member, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside, learn from, and share knowledge with other woodworkers. You’ll have the space, equipment, and support you need.
It’s about the People
When you’re at the Woodshop, you’re never alone. Our experienced shop staff are here to ensure safety, and you can connect with more than 50 other woodworkers who have experience and expertise to share. A welcoming environment is one of the best places to learn, whether you want to join as a member or are looking to take a Workshop!
Some of our members are also facilitators within the Woodshop, and many volunteer to help keep the Shop running smoothly.
If you have wanted to get some volunteer hours, contact us! We’d love to speak to you. If you are an experienced woodworker who is open to facilitating, we’d be happy to hear from you.
Please reach out to info@londonwoodshop.ca !
“I’m learning to do new things all the time, always trying something new, and there’s always somebody here to help. And that’s why I come back for hours at a time.”
What can you create at the shop?
Whether you are a beginning woodworker or an expert turner, you’re only limited by your imagination. With the Woodshop and its community of members and staff, we can help you discover how to build projects
that made you proud of your craft. Woodshop members have varied specialties and work on all sorts of projects, such as:
- Cabinetry
- Carving
- Cutting boards
- Furniture
- Home Restoration
- Turning
- Wooden Toys
Why should you join the Woodshop?
There are many reasons to join the Woodshop. The member community
all come together from a variety of backgrounds for the love of woodworking.
Some of the reasons they first join are:
Safety
The woodshop is a safe environment to learn and explore the ins and outs of woodworking. Experienced facilitators and members can guide you to safely craft your projects.
Access
Tools can be expensive and collecting specific ones for projects can add up. At the Woodshop, you’ll have access to a variety of tools and can learn how to properly use them.
Learning
A little bit of knowledge goes a long way. At the Woodshop, you can learn how to operate a specific skill or master your tools. There is always an opportunity to discover more about woodworking.
Community
Having a group of dedicated woodworkers surrounding you can be inspiring. Our members, volunteers, and staff are there for one another, helping with projects, teaching skills, and sharing friendship.
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