I like to help
women help themselves, as that is, in my opinion, the
best way to settle the woman question. Whatever we can
do and do well we have a right to, and I don't think any
one will deny us.
- Louisa May Alcott
Workshop News
Judy Browne profiled as Woman of the Month at the
on-line magazine "Womenof.com" Click Here
to read Article
Do you find yourself in a
situation that makes you primarily responsible for the care
and maintenance of your home? Are you feeling overwhelmed
with taking on these tasks and uncertain where to go for
information and advice? Are you afraid you might damage your
home or injure yourself because you don’t know what you’re
doing? Workshop for Women is here to help.
Register for any one of our
classes and we will teach you what you need to know to
properly care for, maintain and improve your home. You will
learn basic home maintenance and repair skills along with
gaining clarity and understanding about what you can do
yourself and when it may be time to call in a professional.
Let us help you!
An electrician to replace that light
fixture...$ 150 A plumber to fix that leaky faucet…$
150 A handyman or woman to repair the drywall $ 100 Buying a workbench… $ 150 A handyman or woman to hang
shelving… $ 100
Learning to do it yourself?…PRICELESS
Sign up for either the Handywoman BASIC
or ADVANCED series of classes and you will receive a
significant discount off of the individually priced classes.
You will also learn everything you need in one short week.
Each series of classes will be offered every other month.
Look on our schedule for the next available series. For More Details Click Here
Everything you wanted to know about
your home but were afraid to ask. Learn the basics about the
structural, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems in your
home. Learn what maintenance tasks you should be doing and
when they should be done. You will be given “how to”
tutorials and maintenance checklists along with many helpful
hints along the way.
For More Details Click Here
You’ve had that hole in your drywall
for HOW long?
Maybe it’s time to just fix it yourself.
You’ll learn that fixing holes is easy and that a little
patience and a lot of sandpaper go a long way towards the
perfect patch. Now you can move that picture back to where
it belongs.
For More Details Click Here
"My
Screws are Loose!”
(Properly attaching almost
anything to walls, ceilings and doors)
If you’ve resorted to hanging your
towels over the shower curtain rod, have a mirror just
sitting on the floor or still don’t know how to attach that
mailbox to your brick wall, this is the class for you.
Learn
the ins & outs of anchors and fasteners so that your towel
rack stays on the wall and you aren’t afraid of hurting a
guest because your mirror is hanging by a tiny nail.
For More Details Click Here
Get the answer to these questions and
more with hands-on practice using a power drill and circular
saw!
What do those numbers mean on my drill and why do they
matter? Why can’t I get the screw to go all the way into the
wood? Why should every woman own a power drill? What drill
bit should I use to drill a hole in my brick wall? Why
shouldn’t I be afraid of a circular saw and how do I change
the blade?
For More Details Click Here
Now that you know how to use your drill
and saw you can make something useful!
Learn the basic
carpentry skills you will need to make a flower box, garden
bench or your very own workbench while cutting and
assembling a small wooden toolbox to take home as a reminder
of your new skills!
For More Details Click Here
Does your toilet seem to flush all on
it's own? Did you buy a new water feature for your
living room to mask the dripping sound coming from the
kitchen? Learn to stop these annoying sounds and save
money at the same time!
For More Details Click Here
It’s time to upgrade that ugly light
fixture or install that dimmer switch for that romantic
dinner you’ve been planning.
Maybe you won’t be ready to
re-wire your house but you’ll understand how the electricity
works in your home and feel safe and comfortable replacing
outlets, installing switches and even wiring that new
ceiling fan.
For More Details Click Here
Did someone (we won't ask who) run over
your sprinkler head with the lawnmower AGAIN? Take care of
that geyser once and for all. Does your back yard look like
a flood zone when you get up in the morning or is your grass
brown even though you spent a lot of money on a sprinkler
system? Did you have to pay someone way too much money last
year to start up your system again?
This class is in partnership with Ace
Hardware - Alameda Station. You will learn the ins and outs
of closet design techniques and how to design your closet to
maximize space and accessibility using the Easy Track Brand
closet components. You will learn all the steps required to
install the closet components yourself and will leave the
clinic with your custom closet design.
For More Details Click Here
In partnership with Habitat for Humanity of
Metro Denver - Women Build $ 5.00 of this class fee is
donated directly to Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Women
Build!
If you’ve been saying to yourself, “I
would love to volunteer with Habitat but what can I do?” let
us help you feel comfortable with the idea of helping build
another family’s home.
We’ll show the tools & materials
you’ll see on a Habitat site, show all the steps to building
a house and answer all your questions about Habitat for
Humanity and the wonderful experience in store for you.
For More Details Click Here
Future
"Those
Cats Aren’t Sleeping in This Room!"(Hinges and
door knobs)
How to replace/install door knobs, dead bolts, and standard and
spring hinges.
What Students say about Workshop for Women
“The surroundings provided in the house make
the whole experience very pleasant. The organization of the
instructor, the materials, and the hands-on experience make this
class the best of its kind that I have ever taken.” Leslie
(Aurora, CO)
“I especially love the truly hands-on
approach of these workshops. Listening to something and actually
dong it are very different things. Lots of opportunities to practice
were provided and very much appreciated." Leslie (Aurora, CO)
“It was nice to practice in a
non-threatening environment” Jan (Highlands Ranch, CO)
“Classes are a perfect size” Jeni
(Westminster, CO)
“Great Instructor, very knowledgeable”
“Instructor’s enthusiasm” Sandy (Aurora, CO)
“The classes are women friendly and are not
intimidating” Amy (Highlands Ranch, CO)
“I like the small class size, the convenient
work area and the tools” Ros (Denver, CO)
“Knowing this stuff is liberating!”
Kim (Denver, CO)
“ Hands-on is great!” Julie (Superiour,
CO)
“The instructor is very patient and gives
good instruction” “I really enjoyed the comfortable atmosphere” “I
liked the small class size and individual attention. I also liked
that we started with the most basic information.” “I liked the
individual attention” Janet (Denver, CO)
What I liked most about the class is “the
company of other women interested in the same things” Linda
(Golden, CO)
Location of Workshop for Women
Workshop for Women, LLC
47 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80223
Phone(303) 284-6354
Fax
(303)284-6355
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