Women & Non-Binary: Woodshop Safety
This class is geared toward Women & Non-Binary individuals, but is open to allies as well.
1 Day: Saturday, October 11th, 2025, 9AM-5PM
Tuition: $225
Ages: 16 & Up
Instructor: Carolyn Racine
Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Beginner
Program Description:
A class for women, designed by women! Ensure your safety and confidence in the shop with our Woodworking Machine Safety Certification course.
Learn all about the most common power tools and make your own tool caddy! Working with woodworking machines can be dangerous without proper training, and our course provides the essential knowledge and hands-on instruction needed to operate tools safely and effectively. Following the nationally recognized Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) skill standards curriculum, this course ensures that participants are trained to industry standards in woodworking safety.
Students will receive one-on-one support from an experienced instructor as they learn the safe and correct operation of a variety of woodworking machines. In addition to hands-on practice, students will take home a comprehensive safety manual as a future reference guide.
Upon successful completion of the safety exam, participants will receive an official safety certification by mail and will have the opportunity to build and take home a tool caddy, reinforcing their newly acquired skills.
Learning Objectives:
Learn proper techniques for safely operating key woodworking machines, including table saw, jointer, planer, band saw, miter saw, router table, drill press, belt sander, and power drills
Gain hands-on experience in machine operation under the supervision of a skilled instructor
Learn best practices for injury prevention, shop etiquette, and safety protocols
Take home a safety manual for continued learning and reference
Receive an official certification by mail upon completion of the safety exam
Build and take home a tool caddy, applying the skills learned during training
This certification course is an invaluable investment in safety, skill development, and professional growth. Whether you are a beginner looking to start woodworking or an experienced craftsperson looking to refine your skills, this course will ensure that you meet the highest safety standards in the industry.
Attendance Requirements: Students must attend all days
Location: Sam Beauford Woodshop, 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, Michigan 49221
Class Size: Maximum 8
Refund, Cancellation, and Complaint Resolution Policies
If you have any questions about this class, please contact the Administrative Office at (517) 759-3070 or email admissions@sbwi.edu.
