THE INSPIRATION BEHIND BUILDHER
On a long run, we (Janelle and Lorena) founded BuildHer, an organization dedicated to empowering women through hands-on workshops that teach the basics of using tools and power tools. The inspiration came from Lori, who shared with Janelle her struggle with fixing a fence due to a lack of experience with tools. Drawing from her own experience of renovating her first home solo, Janelle was eager to show Lori how to use the tools needed to fix her fence. From there, we thought “I wonder how many other women would like to learn the basics of tools and power tools.” Ideas started to flow and fast forward three workshops later, we couldn’t be happier to have started this community of women. Through fun and interactive sessions, participants gain confidence in using various tools for DIY projects or just the valuable know how of using tools solo. Our vision is to inspire women to feel capable and independent, one tool at a time. We look forward to building up this community and thank each one of our workshop participants for your support and look forward to seeing more of you at an upcoming workshop!
The Buildher Experience
We currently limit our workshop group size to 15 participants to ensure that each attendee receives ample guidance and personal attention. Our primary goal is to transform any feelings of anxiety and nervousness into confidence and empowerment. By the end of our workshop, we aim for you to have not only acquired new skills but also to feel proud and excited to showcase your completed project.
In addition to personalized instruction, our workshops provide a supportive and collaborative environment where you can connect with like-minded individuals. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to creating an engaging and interactive learning experience, offering hands-on assistance and tailored feedback throughout the session. We believe that with the right support, everyone can achieve their creative potential and leave our workshops with a sense of accomplishment and inspiration.
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That’s the point of these workshops. We want to make you feel comfortable and get you over any fears of failure.
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We will make sure to tailor it to your skill level. We will demonstrate ways for beginners and have an intermediate options as well.
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Everything from the instructional portion, materials and prep work. You get to take your build home along with a goodie bag filled with essentials you will use during the workshop + in the future. If you return the goodie bag to a future workshop, you’ll receive 10 dollars off.